Washington legal term
Telecommunication service in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Telecommunication service” 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 “Telecommunication service” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Telecommunication service" includes any service other than subscription television service provided for a charge or compensation to facilitate the transmission, transfer, or reception of a telephonic communication or an electronic communication; (21) Value. (RCW 9A.56.010)
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