As a sentence condition and requirement, offenders under the supervision of the department of corrections pursuant to chapter 9.94A RCW shall not own, use, or possess firearms or ammunition. In addition to any penalty imposed pursuant to RCW 9.41.040 when applicable, offenders found to be in actual or constructive possession of firearms or ammunition shall be subject to the appropriate violation process and sanctions as provided for in RCW 9.94A.633, 9.94A.716, or 9.94A.737. Firearms or ammunition owned, used, or possessed by offenders may be confiscated by community corrections officers and turned over to the Washington state patrol for disposal as provided in RCW 9.41.098.
RCW 9.41.045
Offenders under supervision of the department—Possession prohibited—Penalties.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 124 Wash. 2d 368 - State v. Hernandez-Mercado (1994)
Most recently applied in 124 Wash. 2d 368 - State v. Hernandez-Mercado (August 1994)
2009 c 28 s 2; 1991 c 221 s 1.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.