Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.80.010 : — WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODEABUSE OF OFFICE — Official misconduct

(1) A public servant is guilty of official misconduct if, with intent to obtain a benefit or to deprive another person of a lawful right or privilege:
(a) He or she intentionally commits an unauthorized act under color of law; or
(b) He or she intentionally refrains from performing a duty imposed upon him or her by law.
(2) Official misconduct is a gross misdemeanor.

RCW 9A.80.010

Amended by 2011 c 336,§ 408, eff. 7/22/2011.
1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38 § 17; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.80.010.

Effective date-Severability-1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38: See notes following RCW 9A.08.020.

Failure of duty by public officers: RCW 42.20.100.

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