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RCW 9A.82.160 — Criminal profiteering lien—Trustee's failure to comply, evasion of procedures or lien

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.82.160

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.

RCW 9A.82.160Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
(1) A trustee who knowingly fails to comply with RCW 9A.82.130(1) is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. (2) A trustee who conveys title to real property after service of the notice as provided in RCW 9A.82.130(1) with the intent to evade the provisions of RCW 9A.82.100 or 9A.82.120 with respect to such property is guilty of a class C felony.

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Is criminal profiteering lien a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?

It depends on the circumstances: criminal profiteering lien ranges from a Gross Misdemeanor to a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.82.160.

Trustee's failure to comply with notice requirement: Gross Misdemeanor (RCW 9A.82.160(1)) · Trustee's evasion of lien procedures by conveying property: Class C Felony (RCW 9A.82.160(2))

Which Washington statute covers criminal profiteering lien?

Criminal profiteering lien is governed by RCW 9A.82.160 (Criminal profiteering lien—Trustee's failure to comply, evasion of procedures or lien).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.