Washington legal term
Stolen property in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Stolen property” 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 “Stolen property” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Stolen property" means property that has been obtained by theft, robbery, or extortion. (RCW 9A.82.010)
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