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9A.04.080 – Limitation of actions | Washington Law

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9A.04.080 – Limitation of actions

Washington Criminal Code § 9A.04.080

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RCW 9A.04.080 - Limitation of actions (1) Prosecutions for criminal offenses shall not be commenced after the periods prescribed in this section.(a) The following offenses may be prosecuted at any time after their commission:(i) Murder;(ii) Homicide by abuse;(iii) Arson if a death results;(iv) Vehicular homicide;(v) Vehicular assault if a death results;(vi) Hit-and-run injury-accident if a death results (RCW 46.52.020(4)).(b) The following offenses shall not be prosecuted more than ten years af

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In simple terms: Learn about Washington's Limitation of actions law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.