Intimidating a public servant.

RCW 9A.76.180
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(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. (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.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.76&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026

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