Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016)

Section 9A.42.050. Defense of financial inability.

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In any prosecution for criminal mistreatment, it shall be a defense that the withholding of the basic necessities of life is due to financial inability only if the person charged has made a reasonable effort to obtain adequate assistance. This defense is available to a person employed to provide the basic necessities of life only when the agreed-upon payment has not been made.

[ 1997 c 392 § 509; 1986 c 250 § 5.]

NOTES:
Short title—Findings—Construction—Conflict with federal requirements—Part headings and captions not law—1997 c 392: See notes following RCW 74.39A.009.

1997 c 392 § 509; 1986 c 250 § 5.

                    
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