Washington statute
RCW 9A.52.025 — Residential burglary
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.52: Burglary And Trespass, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9A.52.025
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 residential burglary if, with intent to commit a crime against a person or property therein, the person enters or remains unlawfully in a dwelling other than a vehicle.
(2) Residential burglary is a class B felony. In establishing sentencing guidelines and disposition standards, residential burglary is to be considered a more serious offense than second degree burglary.
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Questions this section answers
Is residential burglary a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Residential burglary is a Class B Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.52.025.
Which Washington statute covers residential burglary?
Residential burglary is governed by RCW 9A.52.025 (Residential burglary).
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