Washington legal term
State agency in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “State agency” 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 “State agency” mean in Washington criminal law?
"State agency" includes every state office, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or other state agency, and their respective employees and agents. (RCW 10.130.020)
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