Washington statute

RCW 9A.36.050 — Reckless endangerment

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 9A.36: Assault—Physical Harm, Revised Code of Washington.

Criminal charges under this statute

Reckless endangerment

Full text of RCW 9A.36.050

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.36.050Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

(1) A person is guilty of reckless endangerment when he or she recklessly engages in conduct not amounting to drive-by shooting but that creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another person. (2) Reckless endangerment is a gross misdemeanor.

Official sources

Official OLLS publication (Title download)

Questions this section answers

Is reckless endangerment a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?

Reckless endangerment is a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9A.36.050.

Which Washington statute covers reckless endangerment?

Reckless endangerment is governed by RCW 9A.36.050 (Reckless endangerment).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.