Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 10 Criminal Procedure - Section 10.79.040 Search without warrant unlawful--Penalty

§ 10.79.040. Search without warrant unlawful--Penalty

(1) It shall be unlawful for any policeman or other peace officer to enter and search any private dwelling house or place of residence without the authority of a search warrant issued upon a complaint as by law provided.

(2) Any policeman or other peace officer violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

[2003 c 53 § 95; 1921 c 71 § 1; RRS § 2240-1. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1921 c 71 § 2; RRS § 2240-2, now codified as RCW 10.79.045.]

Notes:
     Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.

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