§ 9A.60.010 Definitions
§ 9A.60.020 Forgery
§ 9A.60.030 Obtaining a signature by deception or duress
§ 9A.60.040 Criminal impersonation in the first degree
§ 9A.60.045 Criminal impersonation in the second degree
§ 9A.60.050 False certification
§ 9A.60.060 Fraudulent creation or revocation of a mental health advance directive
§ 9A.60.070 False academic credentials — Unlawful issuance or use — Definitions — Penalties
§ 9A.60.080 Impersonating a census taker
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 9A.60 - Fraud

  • Complete written instrument: means one which is fully drawn with respect to every essential feature thereof;
Washington Code 9A.60.010
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC
  • Incomplete written instrument: means one which contains some matter by way of content or authentication but which requires additional matter in order to render it a complete written instrument;
    • Washington Code 9A.60.010
  • 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
  • Written instrument: means : (a) Any paper, document, or other instrument containing written or printed matter or its equivalent; or (b) any access device, token, stamp, seal, badge, trademark, or other evidence or symbol of value, right, privilege, or identification. See Washington Code 9A.60.010