RCW 38.40.020
Not liable for exercise of judgment.
The commanding officer of any of the military forces of the state of Washington engaged under the order of proper authority in the suppression of insurrection, the dispersion of a mob, the protection of life or property, or the enforcement of the laws, shall exercise discretion as to the propriety of the means to be used in controlling or dispersing of any mob or other unlawful assembly and, if he or she exercises his or her honest judgment thereon, he or she shall not be liable in either a civil or criminal action for any act done in line of duty.
[ 1989 c 19 § 46; 1943 c 130 § 14; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8603-14. Cf. 1909 c 134 § 25, part; 1895 c 108 § 173, part.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs
Chapter 38.40 - Miscellaneous Provisions.
38.40.010 - Liability of officers and enlisted persons on duty.
38.40.020 - Not liable for exercise of judgment.
38.40.025 - Liability of state for federal activities.
38.40.030 - Compensation for death or disability.
38.40.040 - Interference with employment—Penalty.
38.40.050 - Discharge from employment—Penalty.
38.40.060 - Military leave for public employees.
38.40.120 - Authorized military organizations.
38.40.130 - Corporations may be formed.
38.40.150 - Property to remain public property.
38.40.200 - Military department capital account.
38.40.210 - Military department rental and lease account.
38.40.220 - Military department active state service account.