The Washington Criminal and Traffic Law Manual, designed for this State’s law enforcement officials, attorneys, and criminal justice professionals, features a comprehensive presentation of Washington’s Criminal Code (Title 9A); Crimes and Punishments (Title 9); Code of Criminal Procedure (Title 10); Motor Vehicles (Title 46), Juvenile Law and Procedure (Title 13); Domestic Relations (Title 26); and selected provisions of related statutes that the law enforcement and legal community use most often. The newest Blue360° Media Edition also includes a valuable presentation of Legal Guidelines for an officer’s constitutional practice, a listing of applicable sections affected by legislation during the latest session, legislative highlights, along with an extensive index and table of contents for quick access to each area of the law. This book includes Search and Seizure Law, with coverage of Arrests, Confessions, and Privacy Expectations, which provides a clear and comprehensive approach to the study of modern constitutional criminal procedure. It analyzes the classical and current United States Supreme Court and federal circuit court decisions, along with relevant state court decisions that impact the day-to-day duties of law enforcement and criminal justice professionals. Search and Seizure Law removes the guesswork in, and tedious search for, “today’s law.” Search and Seizure Law is an officer’s, attorney’s or law/criminal justice student’s or professor’s valuable reference for the Laws of Arrest, Confessions, and Privacy Expectations.
Washington Criminal & Traffic Law Manual: 2024 Ed.
The Washington Criminal and Traffic Law Manual includes statutes from Washington's Criminal Code; Crimes and Punishments; Code of Criminal Procedure; Motor Vehicles; Juvenile Law and Procedure; Domestic Relations; and selected provisions of from other relevant titles. It also includes Search and Seizure Law, with coverage of Arrests, Confessions, and Privacy Expectations.
(Table of contents from 2023 edition. For informational use only)
Summary of Sections Affected by 2022 Legislation
Table of Sections Affected by 2022 Legislation
Search and Seizure Law
TITLE 2. COURTS OF RECORD
Chapter 2.28. Powers of Courts and General Provisions
Chapter 2.30. Therapeutic Courts
TITLE 3. DISTRICT COURTS — COURTS OF LIMITED JURISDICTION
Chapter 3.50. Municipal Courts — Alternate Provision
Chapter 3.66. Jurisdiction and Venue
TITLE 4. CIVIL PROCEDURE
Chapter 4.24. Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities
Chapter 4.88. Appeals
TITLE 5. EVIDENCE
Chapter 5.44. Proof — Public Documents
TITLE 7. SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS AND ACTIONS
Chapter 7.36. Habeas Corpus
Chapter 7.68. Victims of Crimes — Compensation, Assistance
Chapter 7.69. Crime Victims, Survivors, and Witnesses
Chapter 7.69A. Child Victims and Witnesses
Chapter 7.69B. Crime Victims and Witnesses — Dependent Persons
Chapter 7.84. Natural Resource Infractions
Chapter 7.94. Extreme Risk Protection Order Act
Chapter 7.98. Alien Victims of Crime
TITLE 9. CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
Chapter 9.01. General Provisions
Chapter 9.02. Abortion
Chapter 9.03. Abandoned Refrigeration Equipment
Chapter 9.04. Advertising, Crimes Relating to
Chapter 9.05. Sabotage
Chapter 9.08. Animals, Crimes Relating to
Chapter 9.12. Barratry
Chapter 9.16. Brands and Marks, Crimes Relating to
Chapter 9.18. Bidding Offenses
Chapter 9.24. Corporations, Crimes Relating to
Chapter 9.26A. Telecommunications Crime
Chapter 9.27. Interference with Court
Chapter 9.31. Escaped Prisoner Recaptured
Chapter 9.35. Identity Crimes
Chapter 9.38. False Representations
Chapter 9.40. Fire, Crimes Relating to
Chapter 9.41. Firearms and Dangerous Weapons
Chapter 9.44. Petition Misconduct
Chapter 9.45. Frauds and Swindles
Chapter 9.46. Gambling — 1973 Act
Chapter 9.47. Gambling
Chapter 9.47A. Inhaling Toxic Fumes
Chapter 9.51. Juries, Crimes Relating to
Chapter 9.54. Stolen Property Restoration
Chapter 9.55. Legislature, Crimes Relating to
Chapter 9.58. Libel and Slander
Chapter 9.61. Malicious Mischief — Injury to Property
Chapter 9.62. Malicious Prosecution — Abuse of Process
Chapter 9.66. Nuisance
Chapter 9.68. Obscenity and Pornography
Chapter 9.68A. Sexual Exploitation of Children
Chapter 9.69. Duty of Witnesses
Chapter 9.72. Perjury
Chapter 9.73. Privacy, Violating Right of
Chapter 9.81. Subversive Activities
Chapter 9.82. Treason
Chapter 9.86. Flags, Crimes Relating to
Chapter 9.91. Miscellaneous Crimes
Chapter 9.92. Punishment
Chapter 9.94. Prisoners — Correctional Institutions
Chapter 9.94A. Sentencing Reform Act of 1981
Chapter 9.94B. Sentencing — Crimes Committed Prior to July 1, 2000
Chapter 9.95. Indeterminate Sentences
Chapter 9.96. Restoration of Civil Rights
Chapter 9.96A. Restoration of Employment Rights
Chapter 9.97. Certificates of Restoration of Opportunity
Chapter 9.98. Prisoners — Untried Indictments, Informations, Complaints
Chapter 9.100. Agreement on Detainers
Chapter 9.101. Criminal Street Gang Definitions — State Preemption
TITLE 9A. WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE
Chapter 9A.04. Preliminary Article
Chapter 9A.08. Principles of Liability
Chapter 9A.12. Insanity
Chapter 9A.16. Defenses
Chapter 9A.20. Classification of Crimes
Chapter 9A.28. Anticipatory Offenses
Chapter 9A.32. Homicide
Chapter 9A.36. Assault — Physical Harm
Chapter 9A.40. Kidnapping, Unlawful Imprisonment, Custodial Interference, Luring, Trafficking, and Coercion of Involuntary Servitude
Chapter 9A.42. Criminal Mistreatment
Chapter 9A.44. Sex Offenses
Chapter 9A.46. Harassment
Chapter 9A.48. Arson, Reckless Burning, and Malicious Mischief
Chapter 9A.49. Lasers
Chapter 9A.50. Interference with Health Care Facilities or Providers
Chapter 9A.52. Burglary and Trespass
Chapter 9A.56. Theft and Robbery
Chapter 9A.58. Identification Documents
Chapter 9A.60. Fraud
Chapter 9A.61. Defrauding a Public Utility
Chapter 9A.64. Family Offenses
Chapter 9A.68. Bribery and Corrupt Influence
Chapter 9A.72. Perjury and Interference with Official Proceedings
Chapter 9A.76. Obstructing Governmental Operation
Chapter 9A.80. Abuse of Office
Chapter 9A.82. Criminal Profiteering Act
Chapter 9A.83. Money Laundering
Chapter 9A.84. Public Disturbance
Chapter 9A.86. Disclosing Intimate Images
Chapter 9A.88. Indecent Exposure — Prostitution
Chapter 9A.90. Washington Cybercrime Act
Chapter 9A.98. Laws Repealed
TITLE 10. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Chapter 10.01. General Provisions
Chapter 10.04. District Court Procedure — Generally
Chapter 10.05. Deferred Prosecution — Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
Chapter 10.10. Criminal Appeals from District Courts
Chapter 10.14. Harassment
Chapter 10.16. Preliminary Hearings
Chapter 10.19. Bail and Appearance Bonds
Chapter 10.21. Bail Determinations Under Article I, Section 20 — Conditions of Release
Chapter 10.22. Compromise of Misdemeanors
Chapter 10.25. Jurisdiction and Venue
Chapter 10.27. Grand Juries — Criminal Investigations
Chapter 10.29. Statewide Special Inquiry Judge Act
Chapter 10.31. Warrants and Arrests
Chapter 10.34. Fugitives of this State
Chapter 10.37. Accusations and their Requisites
Chapter 10.40. Arraignment
Chapter 10.43. Former Acquittal or Conviction
Chapter 10.46. Superior Court Trial
Chapter 10.52. Witnesses — Generally
Chapter 10.55. Witnesses Outside the State
Chapter 10.56. Witnesses — Eyewitnesses and Informants
Chapter 10.58. Evidence
Chapter 10.61. Verdicts
Chapter 10.64. Judgments and Sentences
Chapter 10.66. Drug Traffickers — Off-Limits Orders
Chapter 10.70. Commitments
Chapter 10.73. Criminal Appeals
Chapter 10.77. Criminally Insane — Procedures
Chapter 10.79. Searches and Seizures
Chapter 10.82. Collection and Disposition of Fines and Costs
Chapter 10.85. Rewards
Chapter 10.88. Uniform Criminal Extradition Act
Chapter 10.89. Uniform Act on Fresh Pursuit
Chapter 10.91. Uniform Rendition of Accused Persons Act
Chapter 10.92. Tribal Police Officers
Chapter 10.93. Washington Mutual Aid Peace Officers Powers Act
Chapter 10.95. Capital Punishment — Aggravated First Degree Murder
Chapter 10.96. Criminal Process Records
Chapter 10.97. Washington State Criminal Records Privacy Act
Chapter 10.98. Criminal Justice Information Act
Chapter 10.99. Domestic Violence — Official Response
Chapter 10.101. Indigent Defense Services
Chapter 10.105. Property Involved in a Felony
Chapter 10.108. Blue Alert System
Chapter 10.109. Use of Body Worn Cameras
Chapter 10.110. Individuals in Custody — Health Care Services
Chapter 10.112. Sexual Exploitation of Children
Chapter 10.114. Use of Deadly Force by Peace Officer
TITLE 13. JUVENILE COURTS AND JUVENILE OFFENDERS
Chapter 13.04. Basic Juvenile Court Act
Chapter 13.16. Places of Detention
Chapter 13.22 Juvenile Solitary Confinement
Chapter 13.24. Interstate Compact for Juveniles
Chapter 13.32A. Family Reconciliation Act
Chapter 13.40. Juvenile Justice Act of 1977
Chapter 13.50. Keeping and Release of Records by Juvenile Justice or Care Agencies
TITLE 16. ANIMALS AND LIVESTOCK
Chapter 16.08. Dogs
Chapter 16.30. Dangerous Wild Animals
Chapter 16.52. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Chapter 16.54. Abandoned Animals
TITLE 18. BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 18.73. Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services
Chapter 18.108. Massage Practitioners
Chapter 18.270. Fire Protection Sprinkler Fitting
TITLE 19. BUSINESS REGULATIONS — MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter 19.48. Hotels, Lodging Houses, Etc. — Restaurants
Chapter 19.60. Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers
Chapter 19.290. Metal Property
Chapter 19.300. Electronic Communication Devices
Chapter 19.320. Human Trafficking
TITLE 22. WAREHOUSING AND DEPOSITS
Chapter 22.32. General Penalties
TITLE 26. DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Chapter 26.19. Child Support Schedule
Chapter 26.21. Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
Chapter 26.21A. Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
Chapter 26.23. State Support Registry
Chapter 26.44. Abuse of Children
Chapter 26.50. Domestic Violence Prevention
Chapter 26.51. Abusive Litigation — Domestic Violence
Chapter 26.55. Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protection Orders
TITLE 28A. COMMON SCHOOL PROVISIONS
Chapter 28A.220. Traffic Safety
Chapter 28A.225. Compulsory School Attendance and Admission
Chapter 28A.230. Compulsory Coursework and Activities
Chapter 28A.320. Provisions Applicable to All Districts
Chapter 28A.400. Employees
Chapter 28A.600. Students
Chapter 28A.635. Offenses Relating to School Property and Personnel
TITLE 28B. HIGHER EDUCATION
Chapter 28B.10. Colleges and Universities Generally
TITLE 29A. ELECTIONS
Chapter 29A.84. Crimes and Penalties
TITLE 30. BANKS AND TRUST COMPANIES
Chapter 30.12. Officers, Employees, and Stockholders
TITLE 30A. WASHINGTON COMMERCIAL BANK ACT
Chapter 30A.12. Officers, Employees, and Stockholders
TITLE 31. MISCELLANEOUS LOAN AGENCIES
Chapter 31.12. Washington State Credit Union Act
TITLE 32. WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK ACT
Chapter 32.04. General Provisions
TITLE 33. WASHINGTON SAVINGS ASSOCIATION ACT
Chapter 33.36. Prohibited Acts — Penalties
TITLE 35. CITIES AND TOWNS
Chapter 35.21. Miscellaneous Provisions
Chapter 35.22. First-Class Cities
Chapter 35.23. Second-Class Cities
Chapter 35.27. Towns
Chapter 35.66. Police Matrons
TITLE 36. COUNTIES
Chapter 36.01. General Provisions
Chapter 36.28. County Sheriff
Chapter 36.28A. Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs
Chapter 36.63. Jails
Chapter 36.71. Peddlers’ and Hawkers’ Licenses
TITLE 37. FEDERAL AREAS — INDIANS
Chapter 37.12. Indians and Indian Lands — Jurisdiction
TITLE 38. MILITIA AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
Chapter 38.32. Offenses — Punishment
TITLE 40. PUBLIC DOCUMENTS, RECORDS, AND PUBLICATIONS
Chapter 40.16. Penal Provisions
TITLE 42. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND AGENCIES
Chapter 42.20. Misconduct of Public Officers
TITLE 43. STATE GOVERNMENT — EXECUTIVE
Chapter 43.07. Secretary of State
Chapter 43.08. State Treasurer
Chapter 43.43. Washington State Patrol
Chapter 43.101. Criminal Justice Training Commission — Education and Training Standards Boards
Chapter 43.185C. Homeless Housing and Assistance
Chapter 43.330A Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention
Chapter 43.386 Facial Recognition (Effective July 1, 2021)
TITLE 46. MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter 46.01. Department of Licensing
Chapter 46.04. Definitions
Chapter 46.08. General Provisions
Chapter 46.09. Off-Road, Nonhighway, and Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles
Chapter 46.10. Snowmobiles
Chapter 46.12. Certificates of Title
Chapter 46.16. Vehicle Licenses
Chapter 46.16A. Registration
Chapter 46.17. Vehicle Fees
Chapter 46.18. Special License Plates
Chapter 46.19. Special Parking Privileges for Persons with Disabilities
Chapter 46.20. Drivers’ Licenses — Identicards
Chapter 46.21. Driver License Compact
Chapter 46.23. Nonresident Violator Compact
Chapter 46.25. Uniform Commercial Driver’s License Act
Chapter 46.29. Financial Responsibility
Chapter 46.30. Mandatory Liability Insurance
Chapter 46.32. Vehicle Inspection
Chapter 46.35. Recording Devices in Motor Vehicles
Chapter 46.37. Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment
Chapter 46.38. Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact
Chapter 46.39. Interstate Compact for School Bus Safety
Chapter 46.44. Size, Weight, Load
Chapter 46.48. Transportation of Hazardous Materials
Chapter 46.52. Accidents — Reports — Abandoned Vehicles
Chapter 46.53. Abandoned Recreational Vehicles
Chapter 46.55. Towing and Impoundment
Chapter 46.61. Rules of The Road
Chapter 46.63. Disposition of Traffic Infractions
Chapter 46.64. Enforcement
Chapter 46.65. Washington Habitual Traffic Offenders Act
Chapter 46.66. Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority
Chapter 46.68. Disposition of Revenue
Chapter 46.70. Dealers and Manufacturers
Chapter 46.71. Automotive Repair
Chapter 46.72. Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles
Chapter 46.72A. Limousines
Chapter 46.73. Private Carrier Drivers
Chapter 46.74. Ride Sharing
Chapter 46.75. Personal Delivery Devices
Chapter 46.76. Motor Vehicle Transporters
Chapter 46.79. Hulk Haulers and Scrap Processors
Chapter 46.80. Vehicle Wreckers
Chapter 46.81A. Motorcycle Skills Education Program
Chapter 46.82. Driver Training Schools
Chapter 46.83. Traffic Schools
Chapter 46.85. Reciprocal or Proportional Registration of Vehicles
Chapter 46.87. Proportional Registration
Chapter 46.88. Out-of-State Commercial Vehicles — Intrastate Permits
Chapter 46.90. Washington Model Traffic Ordinance
Chapter 46.92. Autonomous Motor Vehicles
Chapter 46.93. Motorsports Vehicles — Dealer and Manufacturer Franchises
Chapter 46.94. Motorcycle Dealers’ Franchise Act
Chapter 46.96. Manufacturers’ and Dealers’ Franchise Agreements
Chapter 46.98. Construction
TITLE 49. LABOR REGULATIONS
Chapter 49.76. Domestic Violence Leave
TITLE 66. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
Chapter 66.04. Definitions
Chapter 66.16. Liquor Purchase Records
Chapter 66.32. Search and Seizure
Chapter 66.44. Enforcement — Penalties
TITLE 67. SPORTS AND RECREATION — CONVENTION FACILITIES
Chapter 67.08. Boxing, Martial Arts, and Wrestling
Chapter 67.24. Fraud in Sporting Contest
Chapter 67.70. State Lottery
TITLE 69. FOOD, DRUGS, COSMETICS, AND POISONS
Chapter 69.40. Poisons and Dangerous Drugs
Chapter 69.41. Legend Drugs — Prescription Drugs
Chapter 69.43. Precursor Drugs
Chapter 69.48. Drug Take-Back Program
Chapter 69.50. Uniform Controlled Substances Act
Chapter 69.51A. Medical Cannabis
Chapter 69.52. Imitation Controlled Substances
Chapter 69.53. Use of Buildings for Unlawful Drugs
Chapter 69.55. Ammonia
Chapter 69.75. Dextromethorphan
TITLE 70. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 70.41. Hospital Licensing and Regulation
Chapter 70.48. City and County Jails Act
Chapter 70.54. Miscellaneous Health and Safety Provisions
Chapter 70.74. Washington State Explosives Act
Chapter 70.77. State Fireworks Law
Chapter 70.85. Emergency Party Line Telephone Calls — Limiting Telephone Communication in Hostage Situations
Chapter 70.94. Washington Clean Air Act
Chapter 70.96A. Treatment for Alcoholism, Intoxication, and Drug Addiction
Chapter 70.108. Outdoor Music Festivals
Chapter 70.120. Motor Vehicle Emission Control
Chapter 70.120A. Motor Vehicle Emission Standards
Chapter 70.122. Natural Death Act
Chapter 70.124. Abuse of Patients
Chapter 70.125. Victims of Sexual Assault Act
Chapter 70.155. Tobacco — Access to Minors
Chapter 70.160. Smoking in Public Places
Chapter 70.225. Prescription Monitoring Program
Chapter 70.255. Novelty Lighters
Chapter 70.345. Vapor Products
TITLE 71. MENTAL ILLNESS
Chapter 71.05. Mental Illness
Chapter 71.24. Community Mental Health Services Act
TITLE 72. STATE INSTITUTIONS
Chapter 72.02. Adult Corrections
Chapter 72.04A. Probation and Parole
Chapter 72.05. Children and Youth Services
Chapter 72.09. Department of Corrections
Chapter 72.49. Narcotic or Dangerous Drugs — Treatment and Rehabilitation
Chapter 72.60. Correctional Industries
Chapter 72.62. Vocational Education Programs
Chapter 72.64. Labor and Employment of Prisoners
Chapter 72.65. Work Release Program
Chapter 72.66. Furloughs for Prisoners
Chapter 72.68. Transfer, Removal, Transportation — Detention Contracts
Chapter 72.70. Western Interstate Corrections Compact
TITLE 73. VETERANS AND VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
Chapter 73.04. General Provisions
TITLE 76. FORESTS AND FOREST PRODUCTS
Chapter 76.48. Specialized Forest Products
TITLE 77. FISH AND WILDLIFE
Chapter 77.08. General Terms Defined
Chapter 77.12. Powers and Duties
Chapter 77.15. Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code
Chapter 77.32. Licenses
Chapter 77.50. Limitations on Certain Commercial Fisheries
Chapter 77.65. Food Fish and Shellfish — Commercial Licenses
Chapter 77.75. Compacts and Other Agreements
TITLE 79A. PUBLIC RECREATIONAL LANDS
Chapter 79A.45. Skiing and Commercial Ski Activity
Chapter 79A.60. Regulation of Recreational Vessels
TITLE 81. TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 81.48. Railroads — Operating Requirements and Regulations
Chapter 81.56. Railroads — Shippers and Passengers
Chapter 81.60. Railroads — Railroad Police and Regulations
TITLE 82. EXCISE TAXES
Chapter 82.44. Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
TITLE 88. NAVIGATION AND HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS
Chapter 88.04. Charter Boat Safety Act
Chapter 88.08. Specific Acts Prohibited
TITLE 90. WATER RIGHTS — ENVIRONMENT
Chapter 90.03. Water Code
UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION
Amendments 1 to 10
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Article I. Sections 1 to 35
INDEX