Chapter 9.01
PRELIMINARY ARTICLE
Sections:
9.01.010 General provisions.
9.01.020 Principles of liability.
9.01.030 Defenses.
9.01.040 Contempt of court.
9.01.050 Penalty.
9.01.060 Amendments to state statutes.
9.01.065 Reimbursement of costs.
9.01.010 General provisions.
The following statutes of the state of Washington, including any future amendments and additions thereto, and repeals thereof, are adopted by reference:
RCW 7.80.120 Monetary penalties — Restitution
RCW 9.01.055 Citizen immunity of aiding officer
RCW 9.01.110 Omission, when not punishable
RCW 9.01.130 Sending letter, when complete
RCW 9A.04.020 Purposes — Principles of construction
RCW 9A.04.040 Classes of crime
RCW 9A.04.050 People capable of committing crimes (capability of children)
RCW 9A.04.060 Common law to supplement statutes
RCW 9A.04.070 Who amenable to criminal statutes
RCW 9A.04.090 Application of general provisions of the code
RCW 9A.04.100 Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
RCW 9A.04.110 Definitions
(Ord. 1987 § 2, 1998: Ord. 1244 § 4 (part), 1985).
9.01.020 Principles of liability.
The following statutes of the state of Washington are adopted by reference:
RCW 9A.08.010 General requirements of culpability
RCW 9A.08.020 Liability of conduct of another, complicity
RCW 9A.08.030 Criminal liability of corporations and persons acting under a duty to act in their behalf
(Ord. 1244 § 4 (part), 1985).
9.01.030 Defenses.
The following statutes of the state of Washington are adopted by reference:
RCW 9A.12.010 Insanity
RCW 9A.16.010 Definition
RCW 9A.16.020 Use of force — When lawful
RCW 9A.16.060 Duress
RCW 9A.16.070 Entrapment
RCW 9A.16.080 Action for being detained on mercantile establishment of premises for investigation — “Reasonable grounds” as defense
RCW 9A.16.090 Intoxication
(Ord. 1244 § 4 (part), 1985).
9.01.040 Contempt of court.
The following statutes of the state of Washington are adopted by reference:
RCW 7.21.010 Definitions
RCW 7.21.020 Sanctions — Who may impose
RCW 7.21.030 Remedial sanctions — Payment for losses
RCW 7.21.040 Punitive sanctions — Fines
RCW 7.21.050 Sanctions — Summary imposition — Procedure
RCW 7.21.070 Appellate review
(Ord. 1844 §§ 1, 2, 1995: Ord. 1244 § 4 (part), 1985).
9.01.050 Penalty.
A. Unless otherwise provided, any person violating any of the provisions of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in jail for a term not exceeding ninety days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
B. Any person violating any of the provisions of this title which are designated as gross misdemeanors shall be punished upon conviction by a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars or by imprisonment in jail for a term not exceeding one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
C. A person convicted of a violation of RMC 9.14.020 shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than twenty-four consecutive hours, and by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars. On a second or subsequent conviction, the fine shall not be less than five hundred dollars. These fines shall be in addition to any other fine or penalty imposed. Unless the court finds that the imposition of the minimum imprisonment will pose a substantial risk to the defendant’s physical or mental well-being or that local jail facilities are in an overcrowded condition, the minimum term of imprisonment shall not be suspended or deferred. If the court finds such risk or overcrowding exists, it shall sentence the defendant to a minimum of forty hours of community service. If a minimum term of imprisonment is suspended or deferred, the court shall state in writing the reason for granting the suspension or deferral and the facts upon which the suspension or deferral is based. Unless the court finds the person to be indigent, the minimum fine shall not be suspended or deferred. (Ord. 2207 § 1, 2004: Ord. 1845 § 1, 1995; Ord. 1494 § 1, 1989; Ord. 1406 § 12, 1988: Ord. 1244 § 4 (part), 1985).
9.01.060 Amendments to state statutes.
The amendment of any state statute adopted by reference in this title shall be deemed to amend the corresponding section of this title and it shall not be necessary for the City Council to take any action with respect to such amendment. (Ord. 1406 § 1, 1988).
9.01.065 Reimbursement of costs.
The following statutes of the state of Washington, including any future amendments, additions thereto and repeals thereof, are adopted by reference and incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth in full:
RCW 9.92.130 City jail prisoners may be compelled to work
RCW 9.94A.030 Definitions (as used in Chapter 9.94A RCW)
RCW 9.95.210 Conditions of probation
RCW 10.01.160 Costs — What constitutes — Payment by defendant — Procedure — Remission
RCW 10.01.170 Payment within specified time or installments
RCW 10.01.180 Fine or costs — Default in payment — Contempt of court — Enforcement, collection procedures
RCW 10.46.190 Liability of convicted person for costs — Jury fee
RCW 10.64.015 Judgment to include costs — Exception
RCW 10.64.080 Judgments a lien on realty
RCW 10.64.120 Referral assessments — Probation department oversight committee
RCW 10.70.010 Commitment until fine and costs are paid
RCW 38.52.010 Definitions (as used in Chapter 38.52 RCW)
RCW 38.52.430 Emergency response caused by person’s intoxication — Recovery of costs from convicted person
(Ord. 2207 § 2, 2004: Ord. 1753 § 1, 1993).