Washington statute
RCW 9A.84.010 — Criminal mischief
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.84: Public Disturbance, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9A.84.010
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 person is guilty of the crime of criminal mischief if, acting with three or more other persons, he or she knowingly and unlawfully uses or threatens to use force, or in any way participates in the use of such force, against any other person or against property.
(2)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, the crime of criminal mischief is a gross misdemeanor.
(b) The crime of criminal mischief is a class C felony if the actor is armed with a deadly weapon.
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Questions this section answers
Is criminal mischief a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
It depends on the circumstances: criminal mischief ranges from a Gross Misdemeanor to a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.84.010.
Criminal mischief — base offense: Gross Misdemeanor (RCW 9A.84.010(2)(a)) · Criminal mischief — armed with deadly weapon: Class C Felony (RCW 9A.84.010(2)(b))
Which Washington statute covers criminal mischief?
Criminal mischief is governed by RCW 9A.84.010 (Criminal mischief).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.