Washington statute

RCW 9A.56.065 — Theft of motor vehicle

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 9A.56: Theft And Robbery, Revised Code of Washington.

Criminal charges under this statute

Theft of motor vehicle

Full text of RCW 9A.56.065

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.56.065Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

(1) A person is guilty of theft of a motor vehicle if he or she commits theft of a motor vehicle. (2) Theft of a motor vehicle is a class B felony.

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Questions this section answers

Is theft of motor vehicle a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?

Theft of motor vehicle is a Class B Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.56.065.

Which Washington statute covers theft of motor vehicle?

Theft of motor vehicle is governed by RCW 9A.56.065 (Theft of motor vehicle).

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