Washington legal term
Unit of local government in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Unit of local government” 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 “Unit of local government” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Unit of local government" includes an insurance pool established under RCW 48.62.031. (RCW 46.52.130)
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