Washington legal term
Sentence structure in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Sentence structure” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Sentence structure” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Sentence structure" means itemizing the components of the felony sentence. (RCW 10.98.040)
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