Washington legal term
Washington public assistance programs in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Washington public assistance programs” 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 “Washington public assistance programs” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Washington public assistance programs" means public assistance programs that receive more than fifty percent of the combined costs of benefits and administration from state funds. (RCW 46.20.021)
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