“Reasonable grounds,” when used in the context of a law enforcement officer’s decision to make an arrest, means probable cause.

NOTES:

SeverabilityEffective dates1995 c 332: See notes following RCW 46.20.308.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 46.04.455

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.