§ 42.20.020 Powers may not be delegated for profit
§ 42.20.030 Intrusion into and refusal to surrender public office
§ 42.20.040 False report
§ 42.20.050 Public officer making false certificate
§ 42.20.060 Falsely auditing and paying claims
§ 42.20.070 Misappropriation and falsification of accounts by public officer
§ 42.20.080 Other violations by officers
§ 42.20.090 Misappropriation, etc., by treasurer
§ 42.20.100 Failure of duty by public officer a misdemeanor
§ 42.20.110 Improper conduct by certain justices
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 42.20 - Misconduct of public officers

  • Embezzlement: In most states, embezzlement is defined as theft/larceny of assets (money or property) by a person in a position of trust or responsibility over those assets. Embezzlement typically occurs in the employment and corporate settings. Source: OCC
  • 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