Washington legal term
Views in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Views” 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 “Views” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Views" means the intentional looking upon of another person for more than a brief period of time, in other than a casual or cursory manner, with the unaided eye or with a device designed or intended to improve visual acuity. (RCW 9A.44.115)
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