Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.44.170

Current through the 2024 Regular Session
Section 9A.44.170 - Custodial sexual misconduct in the second degree
(1) A person is guilty of custodial sexual misconduct in the second degree when the person has sexual contact with another person:
(a) When:
(i) The victim is a resident of a state, county, or city adult or juvenile correctional facility, including but not limited to jails, prisons, detention centers, or work release facilities, or is under correctional supervision; and
(ii) The perpetrator is an employee or contract personnel of a correctional agency and the perpetrator has, or the victim reasonably believes the perpetrator has, the ability to influence the terms, conditions, length, or fact of incarceration or correctional supervision; or
(b) When the victim is being detained, under arrest, or in the custody of a law enforcement officer and the perpetrator is a law enforcement officer.
(2) Consent of the victim is not a defense to a prosecution under this section.
(3) Custodial sexual misconduct in the second degree is a class C felony.

RCW 9A.44.170

Amended by 2023 c 7,§ 2, eff. 7/23/2023.
1999 c 45 § 2.

Short title- 2023 c 7 : See note following RCW 9A.44.160.