Washington statute
RCW 9A.80.010 — Official misconduct
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.80: Abuse Of Office, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9A.80.010
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 public servant is guilty of official misconduct if, with intent to obtain a benefit or to deprive another person of a lawful right or privilege:
(a) He or she intentionally commits an unauthorized act under color of law; or
(b) He or she intentionally refrains from performing a duty imposed upon him or her by law.
(2) Official misconduct is a gross misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is official misconduct a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Official misconduct is a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9A.80.010.
Which Washington statute covers official misconduct?
Official misconduct is governed by RCW 9A.80.010 (Official misconduct).
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