Washington Code 9A.44.105 – Sexually violating human remains
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(1) Any person who has sexual intercourse or sexual contact with a dead human body is guilty of a class C felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Washington Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Washington Code 9A.44.105
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
- Sexual contact: means any touching of the sexual or other intimate parts of a person done for the purpose of gratifying sexual desire of either party or a third party. See Washington Code 9A.44.010
(2) As used in this section:
(a) “Sexual intercourse” (i) has its ordinary meaning and occurs upon any penetration, however slight; and (ii) also means any penetration of the vagina or anus however slight, by an object, when committed on a dead human body, except when such penetration is accomplished as part of a procedure authorized or required under chapter 68.50 RCW or other law; and (iii) also means any act of sexual contact between the sex organs of a person and the mouth or anus of a dead human body.
(b) “Sexual contact” means any touching by a person of the sexual or other intimate parts of a dead human body done for the purpose of gratifying the sexual desire of the person.
[ 1994 c 53 § 1.]