Washington legal term
Western Washington in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Western Washington” 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 “Western Washington” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Western Washington" includes those counties west of the Cascade mountains, including Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Thurston, Wahkiakum, and Whatcom. (RCW 9.46.0323)
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