2013 Revised Code of Washington
Title 9A - WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE
9A.46 Harassment.
9A.46.080 Order restricting contact -- Violation.


WA Rev Code § 9A.46.080 (2013) What's This?

RCW 9A.46.080 Order restricting contact — Violation.

The victim shall be informed by local law enforcement agencies or the prosecuting attorney of the final disposition of the case in which the victim is involved. If a defendant is found guilty of a crime of harassment and a condition of the sentence restricts the defendant's ability to have contact with the victim or witnesses, the condition shall be recorded and a written certified copy of that order shall be provided to the victim or witnesses by the clerk of the court. Willful violation of a court order issued under this section or an equivalent local ordinance is a gross misdemeanor. The written order shall contain the court's directives and shall bear the legend: Violation of this order is a criminal offense under chapter 9A.46 RCW and will subject a violator to arrest.

[2012 c 223 § 2; 2011 c 307 § 5; 1985 c 288 § 8.]


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