Washington § 9A.76.050 - Rendering criminal assistance — Definition of term.

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§ 9A.76.050. Rendering criminal assistance — Definition of term.

As used in RCW 9A.76.070, 9A.76.080, and 9A.76.090, a person "renders criminal assistance" if, with intent to prevent, hinder, or delay the apprehension or prosecution of another person who he or she knows has committed a crime or juvenile offense or is being sought by law enforcement officials for the commission of a crime or juvenile offense or has escaped from a detention facility, he or she:
(1) Harbors or conceals such person; or
(2) Warns such person of impending discovery or apprehension; or
(3) Provides such person with money, transportation, disguise, or other means of avoiding discovery or apprehension; or
(4) Prevents or obstructs, by use of force, deception, or threat, anyone from performing an act that might aid in the discovery or apprehension of such person; or
(5) Conceals, alters, or destroys any physical evidence that might aid in the discovery or apprehension of such person; or
(6) Provides such person with a weapon.
[ 2011 c 336 s 400; 1982 1st ex.s. c 47 s 20; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.76.050.]

Notes

Severability—1982 1st ex.s. c 47: See note following RCW 9.41.190.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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