Washington statute
RCW 9A.76.160 — Introducing contraband 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.76.160
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 introducing contraband in the third degree if he or she knowingly and unlawfully provides contraband to any person confined in a detention facility or secure facility under chapter 71.09 RCW.
(2) (a) This section does not apply to an attorney representing a client confined in a secure facility under chapter 71.09 RCW for the purposes of bringing discovery or other legal materials to assist the client in the civil commitment process under chapter 71.09 RCW; PROVIDED, That:
(i) The attorney must be present when the materials are being reviewed or handled by the client; and
(ii) The attorney must take the materials and any and all copies of the materials when leaving the secure facility.
(3) Introducing contraband in the third degree is a misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is introducing contraband in the third degree a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Introducing contraband in the third degree is a Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9A.76.160.
Which Washington statute covers introducing contraband in the third degree?
Introducing contraband in the third degree is governed by RCW 9A.76.160 (Introducing contraband in the third degree).
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