Seizure and forfeiture — Distribution of proceeds.
RCW 7.68.330
in effect(1) The proceeds of any forfeiture action brought under RCW 7.68.320 shall be distributed as follows: (a) First, to the victim or to the plaintiff in a wrongful death action brought as a result of the victim's death, to satisfy any money judgment against the convicted person, or to satisfy any restitution ordered as part of the convicted person's sentence; (b) Second, to the reasonable legal expenses of bringing the action; (c) Third, to the crime victims' compensation fund under RCW 7.68.090 . (2) A court may establish such escrow accounts or other arrangements as it deems necessary and appropriate in order to distribute proceeds in accordance with this section.
(1) The proceeds of any forfeiture action brought under RCW 7.68.320 shall be distributed as follows:
(a) First, to the victim or to the plaintiff in a wrongful death action brought as a result of the victim's death, to satisfy any money judgment against the convicted person, or to satisfy any restitution ordered as part of the convicted person's sentence;
(b) Second, to the reasonable legal expenses of bringing the action;
(c) Third, to the crime victims' compensation fund under RCW 7.68.090 .
(2) A court may establish such escrow accounts or other arrangements as it deems necessary and appropriate in order to distribute proceeds in accordance with this section.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=7.68&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026