Washington Code 33.36.060 – Suppressing, secreting, or destroying evidence or records
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Any person who, for the purpose of concealing any material fact, suppresses any evidence or abstract, removes, mutilates, destroys, or secretes any book, paper or record of an association, or of the director, or of anyone connected with the association or the office of the director, is guilty of a class C felony as provided in chapter 9A.20 RCW.
[ 1994 c 92 § 453; 1982 c 3 § 65; 1945 c 235 § 91; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 3717-210. Prior: 1933 c 183 § 106; 1919 c 169 § 19.]
NOTES:
Severability—1982 c 3: See note following RCW 33.04.002.
Attorney's Note
Under the Washington Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Washington Code 33.36.060
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080