Washington statute
RCW 9A.72.150 — Tampering with physical evidence
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.72: Perjury And Interference With Official Proceedings, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9A.72.150
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 tampering with physical evidence if, having reason to believe that an official proceeding is pending or about to be instituted and acting without legal right or authority, he or she:
(a) Destroys, mutilates, conceals, removes, or alters physical evidence with intent to impair its appearance, character, or availability in such pending or prospective official proceeding; or
(b) Knowingly presents or offers any false physical evidence.
(2) "Physical evidence" as used in this section includes any article, object, document, record, or other thing of physical substance.
(3) Tampering with physical evidence is a gross misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is tampering with physical evidence a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Tampering with physical evidence is a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9A.72.150.
Which Washington statute covers tampering with physical evidence?
Tampering with physical evidence is governed by RCW 9A.72.150 (Tampering with physical evidence).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.