Official misconduct.
(1) A public servant is guilty of official misconduct if, with intent to obtain a benefit or to deprive another person of a lawful right or privilege:
(a) He or she intentionally commits an unauthorized act under color of law; or
(b) He or she intentionally refrains from performing a duty imposed upon him or her by law.
(2) Official misconduct is a gross misdemeanor.
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38: See notes following RCW
9A.08.020.
Failure of duty by public officers: RCW
42.20.100.