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9A.40.070 – Custodial interference in the second degree | Washington Law

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

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9A.40.070 – Custodial interference in the second degree

Washington Criminal Code § 9A.40.070

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RCW 9A.40.070 - Custodial interference in the second degree (1) A relative of a person is guilty of custodial interference in the second degree if, with the intent to deny access to such 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 person from a parent, guardian, institution, agency, or other person having a lawful right to physical custody of such perso

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