Washington statute
RCW 9A.82.045 — Collection of unlawful debt
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.82: Criminal Profiteering Act, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9A.82.045
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.
It is unlawful for any person knowingly to collect any unlawful debt. A violation of this section is a class C felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is collection of unlawful debt a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Collection of unlawful debt is a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.82.045.
Which Washington statute covers collection of unlawful debt?
Collection of unlawful debt is governed by RCW 9A.82.045 (Collection of unlawful debt).
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