Washington statute
RCW 9A.32.070 — Manslaughter in the second degree
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.32: Homicide, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9A.32.070
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) A person is guilty of manslaughter in the second degree when, with criminal negligence, he or she causes the death of another person.
(2) Manslaughter in the second degree is a class B felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is manslaughter in the second degree a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Manslaughter in the second degree is a Class B Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.32.070.
Which Washington statute covers manslaughter in the second degree?
Manslaughter in the second degree is governed by RCW 9A.32.070 (Manslaughter in the second degree).
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