RCW 9A.36.150
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(1)A person commits the crime of interfering with the reporting of domestic violence if the person:
(a)Commits a crime of domestic violence, as defined in RCW 10.99.020 ; and
(b)Prevents or attempts to prevent the victim of or a witness to that domestic violence crime from calling a 911 emergency communication system, obtaining medical assistance, or making a report to any law enforcement official.
(2)Commission of a crime of domestic violence under subsection
(1)of this section is a necessary element of the crime of interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.
(3)Interference with the reporting of domestic violence is a gross misdemeanor.
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