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

RCW Title 9A § 9A.44.160: Custodial sexual misconduct in the first degree

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits custodial sexual misconduct in the first degree by engaging in sexual intercourse with a correctional facility resident or detained person when the perpetrator is a correctional or law enforcement employee with authority over them. Victim consent is not a defense. This is a class B felony.

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