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RCW 9A.56.170 — Possessing stolen property in the third degree

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.56.170

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.56.170Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
(1) A person is guilty of possessing stolen property in the third degree if he or she possesses (a) stolen property which does not exceed seven hundred fifty dollars in value, or (b) ten or more stolen merchandise pallets, or ten or more stolen beverage crates, or a combination of ten or more stolen merchandise pallets and beverage crates. (2) Possessing stolen property in the third degree is a gross misdemeanor.

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Is possessing stolen property in the third degree a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?

Possessing stolen property in the third degree is a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9A.56.170.

Which Washington statute covers possessing stolen property in the third degree?

Possessing stolen property in the third degree is governed by RCW 9A.56.170 (Possessing stolen property in the third degree).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.