2013 Revised Code of Washington
Title 9A - WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE
9A.80 Abuse of office.
9A.80.010 Official misconduct.
RCW 9A.80.010 Official misconduct.
(1) A public servant is guilty of official misconduct if, with intent to obtain a benefit or to deprive another person of a lawful right or privilege:
(a) He or she intentionally commits an unauthorized act under color of law; or
(b) He or she intentionally refrains from performing a duty imposed upon him or her by law.
(2) Official misconduct is a gross misdemeanor.
[2011 c 336 § 408; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38 § 17; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 §9A.80.010 .]
Notes:
| Effective date -- Severability -- 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38: See notes following RCW 9A.08.020. Failure of duty by public officers: RCW 42.20.100. |
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