Washington statute

RCW 9A.16.030 — Homicide—When excusable

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 9A.16: Defenses, Revised Code of Washington.

Full text of RCW 9A.16.030

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.

RCW 9A.16.030Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Homicide is excusable when committed by accident or misfortune in doing any lawful act by lawful means, without criminal negligence, or without any unlawful intent.

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