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9A.20.030 – Alternative to a fine -- Restitution | Washington Law

Learn about Washington's Alternative to a fine -- Restitution law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.

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9A.20.030 – Alternative to a fine -- Restitution

Washington Criminal Code § 9A.20.030

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RCW 9A.20.030 - Alternative to a fine -- Restitution (1) If a person has gained money or property or caused a victim to lose money or property through the commission of a crime, upon conviction thereof or when the offender pleads guilty to a lesser offense or fewer offenses and agrees with the prosecutor's recommendation that the offender be required to pay restitution to a victim of an offense or offenses which are not prosecuted pursuant to a plea agreement, the court, in lieu of imposing the

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In simple terms: Learn about Washington's Alternative to a fine -- Restitution law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.