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9A.40.060 – Custodial interference in the first degree | Washington Law

Learn about Washington's Custodial interference in the first degree law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.

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9A.40.060 – Custodial interference in the first degree

Washington Criminal Code § 9A.40.060

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RCW 9A.40.060 - Custodial interference in the first degree (1) A relative of a child under the age of eighteen or of an incompetent person is guilty of custodial interference in the first degree if, with the intent to deny access to the child or incompetent person by a parent, guardian, institution, agency, or other person having a lawful right to physical custody of such person, the relative takes, entices, retains, detains, or conceals the child or incompetent person from a parent, guardian,

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In simple terms: Learn about Washington's Custodial interference in the first degree law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.