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RCW 9A.20.021 — Maximum sentences for crimes committed July 1, 1984, and after

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 9A.20: Classification Of Crimes, Revised Code of Washington.

Full text of RCW 9A.20.021

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.20.021Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

(1) Felony. Unless a different maximum sentence for a classified felony is specifically established by a statute of this state, no person convicted of a classified felony shall be punished by confinement or fine exceeding the following: (a) For a class A felony, by confinement in a state correctional institution for a term of life imprisonment, or by a fine in an amount fixed by the court of fifty thousand dollars, or by both such confinement and fine; (b) For a class B felony, by confinement in a state correctional institution for a term of ten years, or by a fine in an amount fixed by the court of twenty thousand dollars, or by both such confinement and fine; (c) For a class C felony, by confinement in a state correctional institution for five years, or by a fine in an amount fixed by the court of ten thousand dollars, or by both such confinement and fine. (2) Gross misdemeanor. Every person convicted of a gross misdemeanor defined in Title 9A RCW shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for a maximum term fixed by the court of up to three hundred sixty-four days, or by a fine in an amount fixed by the court of not more than five thousand dollars, or by both such imprisonment and fine. (3) Misdemeanor. Every person convicted of a misdemeanor defined in Title 9A RCW shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for a maximum term fixed by the court of not more than ninety days, or by a fine in an amount fixed by the court of not more than one thousand dollars, or by both such imprisonment and fine. (4) This section applies to only those crimes committed on or after July 1, 1984. (5) The fines in this section apply to adult offenders only.

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What are the penalties for abandoning, discarding refrigeration equipment in Washington?

As a Misdemeanor, abandoning, discarding refrigeration equipment carries up to 90 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (current).

What are the penalties for abandonment of a dependent person in the first degree in Washington?

As a Class B Felony, abandonment of a dependent person in the first degree carries up to 10 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $20,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (crimes committed on or after July 1, 1984).

What are the penalties for abandonment of a dependent person in the second degree in Washington?

As a Class C Felony, abandonment of a dependent person in the second degree carries up to 5 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (crimes committed on or after July 1, 1984).

What are the penalties for abandonment of a dependent person in the third degree in Washington?

As a Gross Misdemeanor, abandonment of a dependent person in the third degree carries up to 364 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (current).

What are the penalties for abstract of driving record in Washington?

Penalties for abstract of driving record in Washington depend on how it is classified — from a Class C Felony up to a Class C Felony — with the ranges set by RCW 9A.20.021; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for acts against animal facilities in Washington?

As a Class C Felony, acts against animal facilities carries up to 5 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (crimes committed on or after July 1, 1984).

What are the penalties for advancing money or property to be used for extortionate credit in Washington?

As a Class B Felony, advancing money or property to be used for extortionate credit carries up to 10 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $20,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (crimes committed on or after July 1, 1984).

What are the penalties for advertising fuel prices by service stations in Washington?

As a Misdemeanor, advertising fuel prices by service stations carries up to 90 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (current).

What are the penalties for aiming or discharging firearms, dangerous weapons in Washington?

As a Gross Misdemeanor, aiming or discharging firearms, dangerous weapons carries up to 364 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (current).

What are the penalties for allowing minor on premises of live erotic performance in Washington?

As a Gross Misdemeanor, allowing minor on premises of live erotic performance carries up to 364 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (current).

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