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Wash. Rev. Code § 7.68.300 (2026)

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The legislature finds compelling state interests in compensating the victims of crime and in preventing criminals from profiting from their crimes. RCW 7.68.310 through 7.68.340 are intended to advance both of these interests.
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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2000–2023 · leading case: State Of Washington, V. James Laron Ellis, 530 P.3d 1048 (Wash. Ct. App. 2023).
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State Of Washington, V. James Laron Ellis, 530 P.3d 1048 (Wash. Ct. App. 2023). “” RCW 7.68.300. Former RCW 9.94A.750(4) (2018) states that “the court may not reduce the total amount of restitution ordered because the offender may lack the ability to pay the total amount.”
State v. Letourneau, 997 P.2d 436 (Wash. Ct. App. 2000). “" RCW 7.68.300. These statutes establish the means by which the Legislature has chosen to advance these compelling state interests—by seizing and distributing properties acquired by reason of the convicted person's commercialization of the crime and placing the funds in escrow…”
State v. Letourneau, 100 Wash. App. 424 (Wash. Ct. App. 2000). “” RCW 7.68.300. These statutes establish the means by which the Legislature has chosen to advance these compelling state interests — by seizing and distributing properties acquired by reason of the convicted person’s commercialization of the crime and placing the funds in escrow…”
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