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Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.60.030 (2025)

Obtaining a signature by deception or duress

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(1) A person is guilty of obtaining a signature by deception or duress if by deception or duress and with intent to defraud or deprive he or she causes another person to sign or execute a written instrument.
(2) Obtaining a signature by deception or duress is a class C felony.
[ 2011 c 336 s 383; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38 s 14; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.60.030.]

Notes:

Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38: See notes following RCW 9A.08.020.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2019–2019 · leading case: Miley v. Pylypets, No. 2:18-cv-00088 (E.D. Wash. Aug. 30, 2019).
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Miley v. Pylypets, No. 2:18-cv-00088 (E.D. Wash. Aug. 30, 2019). · cites it 6× “Miley’s third fraud claim is made under Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.60.030 8 for obtaining a signature by deception or duress.”
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