Washington Code 11.84.010 – Definitions
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Terms Used In Washington Code 11.84.010
- Abuser: means any person who participates, either as a principal or an accessory before the fact, in the willful and unlawful financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. See Washington Code 11.84.010
- 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
- Personal property: All property that is not real property.
- Slayer: means any person who participates, either as a principal or an accessory before the fact, in the willful and unlawful killing of any other person as determined under RCW 11. See Washington Code 11.84.010
(1) “Abuser” means any person who participates, either as a principal or an accessory before the fact, in the willful and unlawful financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
(2) “Decedent” means:
(a) Any person whose life is taken by a slayer; or
(b) Any deceased person who, at any time during life in which he or she was a vulnerable adult, was the victim of financial exploitation by an abuser.
(3) “Financial exploitation” has the same meaning as provided in RCW 74.34.020, as enacted or hereafter amended.
(4) “Property” includes any real and personal property and any right or interest therein.
(5) “Slayer” means any person who participates, either as a principal or an accessory before the fact, in the willful and unlawful killing of any other person as determined under RCW 11.84.140.
(6) “Vulnerable adult” has the same meaning as provided in RCW 74.34.020.
NOTES:
Short title—2016 c 211: “This act may be known and cited as Carol’s law.” [ 2016 c 211 § 3.]