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Code · Washington · Title 9A — Washington Criminal Code · Chapter 9A.76

RCW 9A.76.050

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As used in RCW 9A.76.070 , 9A.76.080 , and 9A.76.090 , a person "renders criminal assistance" if, with intent to prevent, hinder, or delay the apprehension or prosecution of another person who he or she knows has committed a crime or juvenile offense or is being sought by law enforcement officials for the commission of a crime or juvenile offense or has escaped from a detention facility, he or she:
(1)Harbors or conceals such person; or
(2)Warns such person of impending discovery or apprehension; or
(3)Provides such person with money, transportation, disguise, or other means of avoiding discovery or apprehension; or
(4)Prevents or obstructs, by use of force, deception, or threat, anyone from performing an act that might aid in the discovery or apprehension of such person; or
(5)Conceals, alters, or destroys any physical evidence that might aid in the discovery or apprehension of such person; or
(6)Provides such person with a weapon.
[ 2011 c 336 s 400 ; 1982 1st ex.s. c 47 s 20 ; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.76.050 .]
Notes:
Severability — 1982 1st ex.s. c 47: See note following RCW 9.41.190 .
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