Washington legal term
Undercover operative in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Undercover operative” 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 “Undercover operative” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Undercover operative" means a law enforcement officer using an assumed name or cover identity to interact with nonlaw enforcement individuals or entities to collect evidence of criminal activity. (RCW 10.116.052)
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