§ 9A.40.010 Definitions
§ 9A.40.020 Kidnapping in the first degree
§ 9A.40.030 Kidnapping in the second degree
§ 9A.40.040 Unlawful imprisonment
§ 9A.40.060 Custodial interference in the first degree
§ 9A.40.070 Custodial interference in the second degree
§ 9A.40.080 Custodial interference — Assessment of costs — Defense — Consent defense, restricted
§ 9A.40.090 Luring
§ 9A.40.100 Trafficking
§ 9A.40.102 Trafficking — Court appearance — No-contact orders — Entry of order into computer-based criminal intelligence information system
§ 9A.40.104 Trafficking — Court may prohibit defendant’s contact with victim — No-contact orders — Issuance, termination, modification — Entry of order into computer-based criminal intelligence information system
§ 9A.40.106 Trafficking — Condition of sentence restricting contact — No-contact orders — Entry of order into computer-based criminal intelligence information system
§ 9A.40.110 Coercion of involuntary servitude
§ 9A.40.120 Enforcement of orders restricting contact
§ 9A.40.900 Construction — Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships — 2009 c 521
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 9A.40 - Kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, custodial interference, luring, trafficking, and coercion of involuntary servitude

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Arraignment: A proceeding in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • 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
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.