Washington legal term
Student in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Student” 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 “Student” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Student" means a person who is enrolled, on a full-time or part-time basis, in any school or institution of higher education. (RCW 9A.44.128)
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