Washington statute
RCW 9A.68.040 — Trading in public office
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.68: Bribery And Corrupt Influence, Revised Code of Washington.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of RCW 9A.68.040
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 trading in public office if:
(a) He or she offers, confers, or agrees to confer any pecuniary benefit upon a public servant pursuant to an agreement or understanding that such actor will or may be appointed to a public office; or
(b) Being a public servant, he or she requests, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit from another person pursuant to an agreement or understanding that such person will or may be appointed to a public office.
(2) Trading in public office is a class C felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is trading in public office a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Trading in public office is a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.68.040.
Which Washington statute covers trading in public office?
Trading in public office is governed by RCW 9A.68.040 (Trading in public office).
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