Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 9A, Criminal Code
RCW Title 9A § 9A.40.080: Custodial interference—Assessment of costs—Defense—Consent defense, restricted
What this law says, in plain English
Defendants convicted of custodial interference must pay reasonable expenses for locating or returning a child. Several defenses exist, including protection from harm, complainant's prior failure to exercise custody rights, complainant consent, or reasonable child welfare concerns. A child under 16 cannot consent to the crime.
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