Washington statute
RCW 9.82.010 — Defined—Penalty
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9.82: Treason, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9.82.010
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.
(1) Treason against the people of the state consists in—
(a) Levying war against the people of the state, or
(b) Adhering to its enemies, or
(c) Giving them aid and comfort.
(2) Treason is a class A felony and punishable by death.
(3) No person shall be convicted for treason unless upon the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act or by confession in open court.
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Is defined a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Defined is a Class A Felony in Washington under RCW 9.82.010.
Which Washington statute covers defined?
Defined is governed by RCW 9.82.010 (Defined—Penalty).
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