Washington State law includes sex offenses and other related crimes, as well as benefits and protections for victims. The following list is adapted from the Sexual Violence Law Center:
Sex Offenses
- Sex Offenses - RCW 9A.44
- Communications with a Minor for Immoral Purposes - RCW 9.68A.090
- Harassment - RCW 9A.46
- Indecent Exposure - RCW 9A.88.010
- Sexual Exploitation of Children - RCW 9.68
- Stalking - RCW 9A.46.110
- Unlawful Imprisonment - RCW 9A.40.040
- Voyeurism - RCW 9A.44.115
- Limitations of Actions (Statute of Limitations)
Victims Rights, Investigations
- Crime Victims Rights- RCW 7.69.030
- Child Crime Victim Rights - RCW 7.69A.030
- Crime Victims Compensation - RCW 7.68
- and WAC 296-30
- and WAC 296-31
- Victims of Sexual Assault Act - RCW 70.125
- Right to Support Person - RCW 70.125.060
- Housing: Right to Terminate Tenancy or Lease - RCW 59.18.575
- Interpreters: Right to, Deaf and Hard of Hearing - RCW 2.42
- Non-English Speaking - RCW 2.43
- Employment: Washington Law Against Discrimination - RCW 49.60
- Employment: Washington State Family Leave Act - RCW 49.78
- Washington Unemployment Compensation - RCW 50.20
- Employment Leave - RCW 49.76
Protection Orders
- Sexual Assault Protection Order - RCW 7.90
- Domestic Violence Protection Order - RCW 26.50
- Stalking Protection Order - RCW 7.92
- Anti-Harassment Order - RCW 10.14
- Vulnerable Adult Protection Order - RCW 74.34.110
- Criminal DV No-Contact Orders - RCW 10.99
- Evidence Rules in Protection Order hearings - ER 1101
Confidentiality, Privacy, and Privilege
- Sexual Assault Advocate Privilege - RCW 5.60.060(7)
- Mental Health Therapist & Client Privilege - RCW 18.225.105
- Domestic Violence Advocate Privilege - RCW 5.60.060(8)
- Confidentiality of Rape Crisis Center Records - RCW 70.125.065
- Client Records of Domestic Violence Programs - RCW 70.123.075
- Washington State Criminal Records Privacy Act - RCW 10.97
- Medical Records, Health Care Information Access & Disclosure - RCW 70.02
- Sealing of Court Records - Wash. Court Rule GR 15
- Public Disclosure Act - Information held confidential RCW 50.13.015
- Address Confidentiality - RCW 40.24
- Child victims of sexual assault, confidential - RCW 10.97.130
- Victim Polygraphing - RCW - 10.58.038
Mandatory Reporting, Investigation
- Abuse of Children, Reports - RCW 26.44.030
- Abuse of Vulnerable Adults - RCW 74.34
- Investigation of Child Sexual Abuse, Protocols - RCW 26.44.180