RCW 9A.40.020
Kidnapping in the first degree.
(1) A person is guilty of kidnapping in the first degree if he or she intentionally abducts another person with intent:
(a) To hold him or her for ransom or reward, or as a shield or hostage; or
(b) To facilitate commission of any felony or flight thereafter; or
(c) To inflict bodily injury on him or her; or
(d) To inflict extreme mental distress on him, her, or a third person; or
(e) To interfere with the performance of any governmental function.
(2) Kidnapping in the first degree is a class A felony.
[ 2011 c 336 § 364; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.40.020.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code
9A.40.020 - Kidnapping in the first degree.
9A.40.030 - Kidnapping in the second degree.
9A.40.040 - Unlawful imprisonment.
9A.40.060 - Custodial interference in the first degree.
9A.40.070 - Custodial interference in the second degree.
9A.40.080 - Custodial interference—Assessment of costs—Defense—Consent defense, restricted.
9A.40.110 - Coercion of involuntary servitude.
9A.40.120 - Enforcement of orders restricting contact.
9A.40.900 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.