Code · Washington · Title 9 — Crimes and Punishments · Chapter 9.82

RCW 9.82.010

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(1)Treason against the people of the state consists in —

(a)Levying war against the people of the state, or

(b)Adhering to its enemies, or

(c)Giving them aid and comfort.

(2)Treason is a class A felony and punishable by death.

(3)No person shall be convicted for treason unless upon the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act or by confession in open court.

[ 2003 c 53 s 46 ; 1909 c 249 s 65 ; RRS s 2317.]

Notes:

Intent — Effective date — 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180 .

Treason defined and evidence required: State Constitution Art. 1 s 27.