Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.44.170
Custodial sexual misconduct in the second degree
Washington · Revised Code of Washington Chapter 9A.44 — Sex Offenses · Status: effective
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- Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.44.170, Custodial sexual misconduct in the second degree, Washington, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-28, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1489864
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(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.