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Code · Washington · Title 9A — Washington Criminal Code · Chapter 9A.40

RCW 9A.40.020

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(1)A person is guilty of kidnapping in the first degree if he or she intentionally abducts another person with intent:
(a)To hold him or her for ransom or reward, or as a shield or hostage; or
(b)To facilitate commission of any felony or flight thereafter; or
(c)To inflict bodily injury on him or her; or
(d)To inflict extreme mental distress on him, her, or a third person; or
(e)To interfere with the performance of any governmental function.
(2)Kidnapping in the first degree is a class A felony.
[ 2011 c 336 s 364 ; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.40.020 .]
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