Washington statute
RCW 9A.76.180 — Intimidating 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.76.180
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 public servant if, by use of a threat, he or she attempts to influence a public servant's vote, opinion, decision, or other official action as a public servant.
(2) For purposes of this section "public servant" shall not include jurors.
(3) "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.
(4) Intimidating a public servant is a class B felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is intimidating a public servant a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Intimidating a public servant is a Class B Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.76.180.
Which Washington statute covers intimidating a public servant?
Intimidating a public servant is governed by RCW 9A.76.180 (Intimidating a public servant).
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