Washington statute
RCW 9A.56.160 — Possessing stolen property in the second degree—Other than firearm or motor vehicle
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.56: Theft And Robbery, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9A.56.160
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 possessing stolen property in the second degree if:
(a) He or she possesses stolen property, other than a firearm as defined in RCW 9.41.010 or a motor vehicle, which exceeds seven hundred fifty dollars in value but does not exceed five thousand dollars in value; or
(b) He or she possesses a stolen public record, writing or instrument kept, filed, or deposited according to law; or
(c) He or she possesses a stolen access device.
(2) Possessing stolen property in the second degree is a class C felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is possessing stolen property in the second degree a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Possessing stolen property in the second degree is a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.56.160.
Which Washington statute covers possessing stolen property in the second degree?
Possessing stolen property in the second degree is governed by RCW 9A.56.160 (Possessing stolen property in the second degree—Other than firearm or motor vehicle).
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