Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 10, Criminal Procedure
RCW Title 10 § 10.79.050: Restoration of stolen property to owner—Duties of officers
What this law says, in plain English
Stolen property must be returned to its owner regardless of whether a buyer acted in good faith. Arresting officers must secure alleged stolen property and document it in their warrant return.
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