Washington legal term
Within 15 years in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Within 15 years” 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 “Within 15 years” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Within 15 years" means that the arrest for a prior offense occurred within 15 years before or after the arrest for the current offense. (RCW 46.61.5055)
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