§ 9A.46.010 Legislative finding
§ 9A.46.020 Definition — Penalties
§ 9A.46.030 Place where committed
§ 9A.46.040 Court-ordered requirements upon person charged with crime — Violation
§ 9A.46.050 Arraignment — No-contact order
§ 9A.46.055 Court-initiated stalking no-contact orders
§ 9A.46.060 Crimes included in harassment
§ 9A.46.070 Enforcement of orders restricting contact
§ 9A.46.080 Order restricting contact — Violation
§ 9A.46.085 Stalking no-contact orders — Appearance before magistrate required
§ 9A.46.090 Nonliability of peace officer
§ 9A.46.100 “Convicted,” time when
§ 9A.46.110 Stalking
§ 9A.46.120 Criminal gang intimidation
§ 9A.46.900 Short title
§ 9A.46.905 Effective date — 1985 c 288
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 9A.46 - Harassment

  • Arraignment: A proceeding in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Defense attorney: Represent defendants in criminal matters.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). 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
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
  • Victim advocate: work with prosecutors and assist the victims of a crime.