Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 9A, Criminal Code

RCW Title 9A § 9A.44.089: Child molestation in the third degree

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits child molestation in the third degree by having sexual contact with someone age 14-15 when the perpetrator is at least 4 years older. It is a class C felony.

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