Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 9A Washington Criminal Code - Section 9A.32.040 Murder in the first degree -- Sentence

§ 9A.32.040. Murder in the first degree -- Sentence

Notwithstanding RCW 9A.32.030(2), any person convicted of the crime of murder in the first degree shall be sentenced to life imprisonment.

[1982 c 10 § 2. Prior: (1) 1981 c 138 § 21; 1977 ex.s. c 206 § 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.32.040. (2) 1981 c 136 § 55 repealed by 1982 c 10 § 18.]

Notes:
     Severability -- 1982 c 10: See note following RCW 6.13.080.

     Severability -- 1981 c 138: See RCW 10.95.900.

     Effective date -- 1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.

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