# RCW 9A.44.160: RCW 9A.44.160: Custodial sexual misconduct in the first degree

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C44_S160

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 9A.44.160
- **Heading:** RCW 9A.44.160: Custodial sexual misconduct in the first degree
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 26 / Chapter 44 / Section 160

## Text

(1) A person is guilty of custodial sexual misconduct in the first degree when the person has sexual intercourse with another person: (a) When: (i) The victim is a resident of a state, county, or city adult or juvenile correctional facility, including but not limited to jails, prisons, detention centers, or work release facilities, or is under correctional supervision; and (ii) The perpetrator is an employee or contract personnel of a correctional agency and the perpetrator has, or the victim reasonably believes the perpetrator has, the ability to influence the terms, conditions, length, or fact of incarceration or correctional supervision; or (b) When the victim is being detained, under arrest, or in the custody of a law enforcement officer and the perpetrator is a law enforcement officer. (2) Consent of the victim is not a defense to a prosecution under this section. (3) Custodial sexual misconduct in the first degree is a class B felony.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 9A.44.010 RCW 9A.44.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C44_S010.md)
- [RCW 9A.44.050 RCW 9A.44.050: Rape in the second degree.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C44_S050.md)
- [RCW 9A.44.100 RCW 9A.44.100: Indecent liberties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C44_S100.md)
- [RCW 9A.44.120 RCW 9A.44.120: Admissibility of child's statement—Conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C44_S120.md)
- [RCW 9A.44.130 RCW 9A.44.130: Registration of sex offenders and kidnapping offenders—Procedures—Definition—Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C44_S130.md)
- [RCW 9A.44.150 RCW 9A.44.150: Testimony of child by closed-circuit television.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C44_S150.md)
- [RCW 9A.44.160 RCW 9A.44.160: Custodial sexual misconduct in the first degree.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C44_S160.md)
- [RCW 9A.44.190 RCW 9A.44.190: Criminal trespass against children—Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C44_S190.md)
- [RCW 9A.44.210 RCW 9A.44.210: Court initiated issuance of sexual assault no-contact orders—Terms, conditions, requirements, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C44_S210.md)
- [RCW 26.44.015 RCW 26.44.015: Limitations of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C44_S015.md)
- [RCW 26.44.020 RCW 26.44.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C44_S020.md)
- [RCW 26.44.030 RCW 26.44.030: Reports—Duty and authority to make—Duty of receiving agency—Duty to notify—Case planning and consultation—Penalty for unauthorized exchange of information—Filing dependency petitions—Investigations—Interviews of children—Records—Risk assessment process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C44_S030.md)
- [RCW 26.44.031 RCW 26.44.031: Records—Maintenance and disclosure—Destruction of screened-out, unfounded, or inconclusive reports—Rules—Proceedings for enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C44_S031.md)
- [RCW 26.44.032 RCW 26.44.032: Legal defense of public employee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C44_S032.md)

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