2013 Revised Code of Washington
Title 9A - WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE
9A.84 Public disturbance.
9A.84.020 Failure to disperse.


WA Rev Code § 9A.84.020 (2013) What's This?

RCW 9A.84.020 Failure to disperse.

(1) A person is guilty of failure to disperse if:

     (a) He or she congregates with a group of three or more other persons and there are acts of conduct within that group which create a substantial risk of causing injury to any person, or substantial harm to property; and

     (b) He or she refuses or fails to disperse when ordered to do so by a peace officer or other public servant engaged in enforcing or executing the law.

     (2) Failure to disperse is a misdemeanor.

[2011 c 336 § 410; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.84.020.]


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