Washington statute
RCW 9A.72.160 — Intimidating a judge
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.72.160
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 intimidating a judge if a person directs a threat to a judge because of a ruling or decision of the judge in any official proceeding, or if by use of a threat directed to a judge, a person attempts to influence a ruling or decision of the judge in any official proceeding.
(2) "Threat" as used in this section means:
(a) To communicate, directly or indirectly, the intent immediately to use force against any person who is present at the time; or
(b) Threats as defined in RCW 9A.04.110(28).
(3) Intimidating a judge is a class B felony.
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Is intimidating a judge a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Intimidating a judge is a Class B Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.72.160.
Which Washington statute covers intimidating a judge?
Intimidating a judge is governed by RCW 9A.72.160 (Intimidating a judge).
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