Washington statute
RCW 9.12.010 — Barratry
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9.12: Barratry, Revised Code of Washington.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of RCW 9.12.010
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official text of the Revised Code of Washington from the Code Reviser's published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Washington.
Every person who brings on his or her own behalf, or instigates, incites, or encourages another to bring, any false suit at law or in equity in any court of this state, with intent thereby to distress or harass a defendant in the suit, or who serves or sends any paper or document purporting to be or resembling a judicial process, that is not in fact a judicial process, is guilty of a misdemeanor; and in case the person offending is an attorney, he or she may, in addition thereto be disbarred from practicing law within this state.
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Questions this section answers
Is barratry a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Barratry is a Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9.12.010.
Which Washington statute covers barratry?
Barratry is governed by RCW 9.12.010 (Barratry).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.