Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.98.020 (2026)

Savings clause

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The laws repealed by RCW 9A.98.010 are repealed except with respect to rights and duties which matured, penalties which were incurred, and proceedings which were begun before July 1, 1976.
[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.92.020.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1977–1983 · leading case: State v. Fenter, 569 P.2d 67 (Wash. 1977).
State v. Fenter, 569 P.2d 67 (Wash. 1977). · cites it 5× “He bases his argument on his reading of RCW 9A.98.020, which provides: The laws repealed by RCW 9A.”
In Re Pers. Restraint of Lile, 668 P.2d 581 (Wash. 1983). “RCW 9A.98.020. Petitioner's trial began June 13, 1975, and his sentence was imposed June 30.”
Harris v. Kastama, 657 P.2d 1388 (Wash. 1983). · cites it 3× “The new criminal code includes a savings clause which provides: The laws repealed by RCW 9A.”
In Re the Pers. Restraint of Kolocotronis, 660 P.2d 731 (Wash. 1983). “This result, as it applies to those incarcerated under the old statute, is specifically prohibited by RCW 9A.98.020. That statute states: The laws repealed by RCW 9A.”
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