RCW 9A.76.180: Intimidating a public servant.

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9A.76.177 << 9A.76.180 >> 9A.76.190

PDFRCW 9A.76.180

Intimidating a public servant.

(1) A person is guilty of intimidating a public servant if, by use of a threat, he or she attempts to influence a public servant's vote, opinion, decision, or other official action as a public servant.

(2) For purposes of this section "public servant" shall not include jurors.

(3) "Threat" as used in this section means:

(a) To communicate, directly or indirectly, the intent immediately to use force against any person who is present at the time; or

(b) Threats as defined in RCW 9A.04.110.

(4) Intimidating a public servant is a class B felony.

[ 2011 c 336 § 407; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.180.]