RCW 59.12.230
Forcible entry and detainer—Penalty.
Every person who shall unlawfully use, or encourage or assist another in unlawfully using, any force or violence in entering upon or detaining any lands or other possessions of another; and every person who, having removed or been removed therefrom pursuant to the order or direction of any court, tribunal or officer, shall afterwards return to settle or reside unlawfully upon, or take possession of, such lands or possessions, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
[ 1909 c 249 § 306; RRS § 2558. Prior: Code 1881 § 858; 1873 p 195 § 66; 1854 p 86 § 60.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant
Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.
59.12.010 - Forcible entry defined.
59.12.020 - Forcible detainer defined.
59.12.030 - Unlawful detainer defined.
59.12.032 - Unlawful detainer action—Compliance with RCW 61.24.040 and 61.24.060.
59.12.035 - Holding over on agricultural land, effect of.
59.12.040 - Service of notice—Proof of service.
59.12.050 - Jurisdiction of proceedings.
59.12.060 - Parties defendant.
59.12.070 - Complaint—Summons.
59.12.080 - Summons—Contents—Service.
59.12.085 - Alternative service of summons—Limitation on jurisdiction.
59.12.090 - Writ of restitution—Bond.
59.12.100 - Service of writ—Bond to stay writ.
59.12.110 - Modification of bond.
59.12.120 - Judgment by default.
59.12.121 - Pleading by defendant.
59.12.130 - Jury—Actions given preference.
59.12.140 - Proof in forcible entry and detainer.
59.12.150 - Amendment to conform to proof.
59.12.170 - Judgment—Execution.
59.12.180 - Rules of practice.
59.12.190 - Relief against forfeiture.
59.12.200 - Appellate review—Stay bond.
59.12.210 - Effect of stay bond.