Washington statute
RCW 9A.48.090 — Malicious mischief in the third degree
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.48: Arson, Reckless Burning, And Malicious Mischief, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9A.48.090
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 malicious mischief in the third degree if he or she:
(a) Knowingly and maliciously causes physical damage to the property of another, under circumstances not amounting to malicious mischief in the first or second degree; or
(b) Writes, paints, or draws any inscription, figure, or mark of any type on any public or private building or other structure or any real or personal property owned by any other person unless the person has obtained the express permission of the owner or operator of the property, under circumstances not amounting to malicious mischief in the first or second degree.
(2) Malicious mischief in the third degree is a gross misdemeanor.
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Is malicious mischief in the third degree a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Malicious mischief in the third degree is a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9A.48.090.
Which Washington statute covers malicious mischief in the third degree?
Malicious mischief in the third degree is governed by RCW 9A.48.090 (Malicious mischief in the third degree).
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