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9A.42.035 – Criminal mistreatment in the third degree | Washington Law

Learn about Washington's Criminal mistreatment in the third degree law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.

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9A.42.035 – Criminal mistreatment in the third degree

Washington Criminal Code § 9A.42.035

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RCW 9A.42.035 - Criminal mistreatment in the third degree (1) A person is guilty of the crime of criminal mistreatment in the third degree if the person is the parent of a child, is a person entrusted with the physical custody of a child or other dependent person, is a person who has assumed the responsibility to provide to a dependent person the basic necessities of life, or is a person employed to provide to the child or dependent person the basic necessities of life, and either:(a) With crim

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