Chapter 9.80
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Sections:

9.80.010    Domestic violence – State law adopted.

9.80.020    Domestic violence – Offenses enumerated.

9.80.030    Interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.

9.80.040    Domestic violence protection orders – Adopted.

Statutory references:

RCW 9A.40.050, Custodial interference

Chapter 10.99 RCW, Washington Domestic Violence Response Act

RCW 10.99.020, Definitions

9.80.010 Domestic violence – State law adopted.

The Washington Domestic Violence Official Response Act, Chapter 10.99 RCW, and any amendments thereto, is by this reference adopted as the domestic violence law of the city; except, that GMC 9.80.020, Domestic violence – Offenses enumerated, shall be in addition to those provided in RCW 10.99.020. (Ord. 2007-18 § 2).

9.80.020 Domestic violence – Offenses enumerated.

“Domestic violence” includes, but is not limited to, any of the following crimes when committed by one family or household member against another:

A. Assault (GMC 9.12.010);

B. Injury to property (GMC 9.24.100);

C. Civil trespass (GMC 9.24.130);

D. Malicious harassment (GMC 9.12.050);

E. Harassment (GMC 9.38.010);

F. Coercion (GMC 9.12.020);

G. Reckless endangerment (GMC 9.12.030);

H. Custodial interference (RCW 9A.40.050);

I. Criminal mischief (GMC 9.24.080);

J. Vehicle prowling (GMC 9.24.160);

K. Theft (GMC 9.24.010);

L. Interfering with the reporting of domestic violence (GMC 9.80.030);

M. Cyberstalking (GMC 9.82.010). (Ord. 2007-18 § 2).

9.80.030 Interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.

A. A person commits the crime of interfering with the reporting of domestic violence if the person:

1. Commits the crime of domestic violence as defined in GMC 9.80.020; and

2. Prevents or attempts to prevent the victim of or a witness to that domestic violence crime from calling a 911 emergency communication system, obtaining medical assistance, or making a report to any law enforcement official.

B. Commission of a crime of domestic violence under subsection (A) of this section is a necessary element of the crime of interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.

C. Interference with the reporting of domestic violence is a gross misdemeanor. (Ord. 2007-18 § 2).

9.80.040 Domestic violence protection orders – Adopted.

RCW 26.50.110 including penalties and any amendments thereto is hereby adopted in its entirety. (Ord. 2010-25 § 1).