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9.94.040 – Weapons -- Possession, etc., by prisoner prohibited -- Penalty | Washington Law

Learn about Washington's Weapons -- Possession, etc., by prisoner prohibited -- Penalty law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.

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9.94.040 – Weapons -- Possession, etc., by prisoner prohibited -- Penalty

Washington Crimes and Punishments § 9.94.040

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RCW 9.94.040 - Weapons -- Possession, etc., by prisoner prohibited -- Penalty (1) Every person serving a sentence in any state correctional institution who, without legal authorization, while in the institution or while being conveyed to or from the institution, or while under the custody or supervision of institution officials, officers, or employees, or while on any premises subject to the control of the institution, knowingly possesses or carries upon his or her person or has under his or he

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In simple terms: Learn about Washington's Weapons -- Possession, etc., by prisoner prohibited -- Penalty law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.