RCW 9A.80.010
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(1)A public servant is guilty of official misconduct if, with intent to obtain a benefit or to deprive another person of a lawful right or privilege:
(a)He or she intentionally commits an unauthorized act under color of law; or
(b)He or she intentionally refrains from performing a duty imposed upon him or her by law.
(2)Official misconduct is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2011 c 336 s 408 ; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38 s 17; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.80.010 .]
Notes:
Effective date — Severability — 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38: See notes following RCW 9A.08.020 .
Failure of duty by public officers: RCW 42.20.100 .