As used in RCW 9.61.230, * 9.61.260, 9A.46.020, or 9A.46.110, a person has been “convicted” at such time as a plea of guilty has been accepted or a verdict of guilty has been filed, notwithstanding the pendency of any future proceedings including but not limited to sentencing, posttrial motions, and appeals.

NOTES:

*Reviser’s note: RCW 9.61.260 was recodified as RCW 9A.90.120 pursuant to 2022 c 231 § 4.
SeverabilityEffective dates2004 c 94: See notes following RCW 9A.90.120.
Severability1992 c 186: See note following RCW 9A.46.110.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 9A.46.100

  • 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
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.