Murder in the first degree — Sentence.

RCW 9A.32.040
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Notwithstanding RCW 9A.32.030 (2), any person convicted of the crime of murder in the first degree shall be sentenced to life imprisonment. Notwithstanding RCW 9A.32.030 (2), any person convicted of the crime of murder in the first degree shall be sentenced to life imprisonment.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.32&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026

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