Washington State Statutes - Washington Attorney Directory

As used in RCW 9A.76.070, 9A.76.080, and 9A.76.090, a person "renders criminal assistance" if, with intent to prevent, hinder, or delay the apprehension or prosecution of another person who he knows has committed a crime or juvenile offense or is being sought by law enforcement officials for the commission of a crime or juvenile offense or has escaped from a detention facility, he:

     (1) Harbors or conceals such person; or

     (2) Warns such person of impending discovery or apprehension; or

     (3) Provides such person with money, transportation, disguise, or other means of avoiding discovery or apprehension; or

     (4) Prevents or obstructs, by use of force, deception, or threat, anyone from performing an act that might aid in the discovery or apprehension of such person; or

     (5) Conceals, alters, or destroys any physical evidence that might aid in the discovery or apprehension of such person; or

     (6) Provides such person with a weapon.

[1982 1st ex.s. c 47 § 20; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.050.]

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