RCW 10.79.040
Search without warrant unlawful—Penalty.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any police officer or other peace officer to enter and search any private dwelling house or place of residence without the authority of a search warrant issued upon a complaint as by law provided.
(2) Any police officer or other peace officer violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2010 c 8 § 1062; 2003 c 53 § 95; 1921 c 71 § 1; RRS § 2240-1. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1921 c 71 § 2; RRS § 2240-2, now codified as RCW 10.79.045.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 10.79 - Searches and Seizures.
10.79.015 - Other grounds for issuance of search warrant.
10.79.020 - To whom directed—Contents.
10.79.035 - Issuance of search warrants by magistrates.
10.79.040 - Search without warrant unlawful—Penalty.
10.79.050 - Restoration of stolen property to owner—Duties of officers.
10.79.060 - Strip, body cavity searches—Legislative intent.
10.79.070 - Strip, body cavity searches—Definitions.
10.79.080 - Strip, body cavity searches—Warrant, authorization, report.
10.79.090 - Strip, body cavity searches—Medical care not precluded.
10.79.100 - Strip, body cavity searches—Standards for conducting.
10.79.110 - Strip, body cavity searches—Actions for damages, injunctive relief.
10.79.120 - Strip, body cavity searches—Application of RCW 10.79.130 through 10.79.160.
10.79.130 - Strip, body cavity searches—Warrant required—Exceptions.
10.79.160 - Strip, body cavity searches—Physical examinations for public health purposes excluded.
10.79.170 - Strip, body cavity searches—Nonliability when search delayed.