Washington statute
RCW 9A.44.105 — Sexually violating human remains
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.44: Sex Offenses, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9A.44.105
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) Any person who has sexual intercourse or sexual contact with a dead human body is guilty of a class C felony.
(2) As used in this section:
(a) "Sexual intercourse" (i) has its ordinary meaning and occurs upon any penetration, however slight; and (ii) also means any penetration of the vagina or anus however slight, by an object, when committed on a dead human body, except when such penetration is accomplished as part of a procedure authorized or required under chapter 68.50 RCW or other law; and (iii) also means any act of sexual contact between the sex organs of a person and the mouth or anus of a dead human body.
(b) "Sexual contact" means any touching by a person of the sexual or other intimate parts of a dead human body done for the purpose of gratifying the sexual desire of the person.
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Is sexually violating human remains a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Sexually violating human remains is a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.44.105.
Which Washington statute covers sexually violating human remains?
Sexually violating human remains is governed by RCW 9A.44.105 (Sexually violating human remains).
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