Resisting arrest
Seattle Mun. Code § 12A.16.050
in effect12A.16.050 - Resisting arrest
A. A person is guilty of resisting arrest if he or she intentionally prevents or attempts to prevent a peace officer from lawfully arresting him or her.
B. Resisting arrest is a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 114635, § 9, 1989; Ord. 109674, § 16, 1981 [numbering update]; Ord. 108814, § 8, 1980 [added § 12A.20.010 to Ord. 102843, 1973].)
Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT12ACRCO_SUBTITLE_ICRCO_CH12A.16OFAGGOOR_12A.16.050REARFetched: 11/1/2026
