Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.46.080

Current through 2024
Section 9A.46.080 - Order restricting contact-Violation

The victim shall be informed by local law enforcement agencies or the prosecuting attorney of the final disposition of the case in which the victim is involved. If a defendant is found guilty of a crime of harassment and a condition of the sentence restricts the defendant's ability to have contact with the victim or witnesses, the condition shall be recorded and a written certified copy of that order shall be provided to the victim or witnesses by the clerk of the court. Willful violation of a court order issued under this section or an equivalent local ordinance is a gross misdemeanor. The written order shall contain the court's directives and shall bear the legend: Violation of this order is a criminal offense under chapter 9A.46 RCW and will subject a violator to arrest.

RCW 9A.46.080

Amended by 2012 c 223,§ 2, eff. 6/7/2012.
Amended by 2011 c 307,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2011.
1985 c 288 § 8.