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RCW 9A.76.130 — Escape in the third degree

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 9A.76: Obstructing Governmental Operation, Revised Code of Washington.

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Full text of RCW 9A.76.130

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.76.130Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
(1) A person is guilty of escape in the third degree if he or she: (a) Escapes from custody; or (b) Knowingly violates the terms of an electronic monitoring program. (2) Escape in the third degree is a misdemeanor, except as provided in subsection (3) of this section. (3)(a) If the person has one prior conviction for escape in the third degree, escape in the third degree is a gross misdemeanor. (b) If the person has two or more prior convictions for escape in the third degree, escape in the third degree is a class C felony.

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Is escape in the third degree a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?

It depends on the circumstances: escape in the third degree ranges from a Misdemeanor to a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.76.130.

Escape in the third degree — base offense: Misdemeanor (RCW 9A.76.130(2)) · Escape in the third degree — one prior conviction: Gross Misdemeanor (RCW 9A.76.130(3)(a)) · Escape in the third degree — two or more prior convictions: Class C Felony (RCW 9A.76.130(3)(b))

Which Washington statute covers escape in the third degree?

Escape in the third degree is governed by RCW 9A.76.130 (Escape in the third degree).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.