Washington statute
RCW 9A.90.040 — Computer trespass in the first degree
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.90: Washington Cybercrime Act, Revised Code of Washington.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of RCW 9A.90.040
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 computer trespass in the first degree if the person, without authorization, intentionally gains access to a computer system or electronic database of another; and
(a) The access is made with the intent to commit another crime in violation of a state law not included in this chapter; or
(b) The violation involves a computer or database maintained by a government agency.
(2) Computer trespass in the first degree is a class C felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is computer trespass in the first degree a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Computer trespass in the first degree is a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.90.040.
Which Washington statute covers computer trespass in the first degree?
Computer trespass in the first degree is governed by RCW 9A.90.040 (Computer trespass in the first degree).
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