Washington statute
RCW 9A.36.060 — Promoting a suicide attempt
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.36: Assault—Physical Harm, Revised Code of Washington.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of RCW 9A.36.060
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 promoting a suicide attempt when he or she knowingly causes or aids another person to attempt suicide.
(2) Promoting a suicide attempt is a class C felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is promoting a suicide attempt a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Promoting a suicide attempt is a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.36.060.
Which Washington statute covers promoting a suicide attempt?
Promoting a suicide attempt is governed by RCW 9A.36.060 (Promoting a suicide attempt).
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