Washington statute
RCW 9A.76.175 — Making a false or misleading statement to a public servant
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.76.175
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.
A person who knowingly makes a false or misleading material statement to a public servant is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. "Material statement" means a written or oral statement reasonably likely to be relied upon by a public servant in the discharge of his or her official powers or duties.
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Questions this section answers
Is making a false or misleading statement to a public servant a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Making a false or misleading statement to a public servant is a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9A.76.175.
Which Washington statute covers making a false or misleading statement to a public servant?
Making a false or misleading statement to a public servant is governed by RCW 9A.76.175 (Making a false or misleading statement to a public servant).
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