Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 9A Washington Criminal Code - Section 9A.76.180 Intimidating a public servant

§ 9A.76.180. Intimidating a public servant

(1) A person is guilty of intimidating a public servant if, by use of a threat, he attempts to influence a public servant's vote, opinion, decision, or other official action as a public servant.

(2) For purposes of this section "public servant" shall not include jurors.

(3) "Threat" as used in this section means

(a) to communicate, directly or indirectly, the intent immediately to use force against any person who is present at the time; or

(b) threats as defined in *RCW 9A.04.110(25).

(4) Intimidating a public servant is a class B felony.

[1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.180.]

Notes:
     *Reviser's note: RCW 9A.04.110 was amended by 2005 c 458 § 3, changing subsection (25) to subsection (26); and was subsequently amended by 2007 c 79 § 3, changing subsection (26) to subsection (27).

Sections:  Previous  9A.76.080  9A.76.090  9A.76.100  9A.76.110  9A.76.115  9A.76.120  9A.76.130  9A.76.140  9A.76.150  9A.76.160  9A.76.170  9A.76.175  9A.76.177  9A.76.180  9A.76.200  Next

Last modified: April 7, 2009