Introducing contraband in the third degree.
RCW 9A.76.160
in effect(1) A person is guilty of introducing contraband in the third degree if he or she knowingly and unlawfully provides contraband to any person confined in a detention facility or secure facility under chapter 71.09 RCW. (2) (a) This section does not apply to an attorney representing a client confined in a secure facility under chapter 71.09 RCW for the purposes of bringing discovery or other legal materials to assist the client in the civil commitment process under chapter 71.09 RCW; PROVIDED, That: (i) The attorney must be present when the materials are being reviewed or handled by the client; and (ii) The attorney must take the materials and any and all copies of the materials when leaving the secure facility. (3) Introducing contraband in the third degree is a misdemeanor.
(1) A person is guilty of introducing contraband in the third degree if he or she knowingly and unlawfully provides contraband to any person confined in a detention facility or secure facility under chapter 71.09 RCW.
(2) (a) This section does not apply to an attorney representing a client confined in a secure facility under chapter 71.09 RCW for the purposes of bringing discovery or other legal materials to assist the client in the civil commitment process under chapter 71.09 RCW; PROVIDED, That:
(i) The attorney must be present when the materials are being reviewed or handled by the client; and
(ii) The attorney must take the materials and any and all copies of the materials when leaving the secure facility.
(3) Introducing contraband in the third degree is a misdemeanor.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.76&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026