Washington statute
RCW 9.45.020 — Substitution of child
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9.45: Frauds And Swindles, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9.45.020
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 to whom a child has been confided for nursing, education or any other purpose, who, with intent to deceive a person, guardian or relative of such child, shall substitute or produce to such parent, guardian or relative, another child or person in the place of the child so confided, is guilty of a class B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in a state correctional facility for not more than ten years.
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Is substitution of child a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Substitution of child is a Class B Felony in Washington under RCW 9.45.020.
Which Washington statute covers substitution of child?
Substitution of child is governed by RCW 9.45.020 (Substitution of child).
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