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9A.76.010 – Definitions | Washington Law

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9A.76.010 – Definitions

Washington Criminal Code § 9A.76.010

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RCW 9A.76.010 - Definitions The following definitions are applicable in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires:(1) "Custody" means restraint pursuant to a lawful arrest or an order of a court, or any period of service on a work crew: PROVIDED, That custody pursuant to chapter 13.34 RCW and RCW 74.13.020 and 74.13.031 and chapter 13.32A RCW shall not be deemed custody for purposes of this chapter;(2) "Detention facility" means any place used for the confinement of a person (a

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