# RCW 43.43.035: RCW 43.43.035: Governor, lieutenant governor, and governor-elect—Security and protection—Duty to provide

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S035

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 43.43.035
- **Heading:** RCW 43.43.035: Governor, lieutenant governor, and governor-elect—Security and protection—Duty to provide
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 035

## Text

The chief of the Washington state patrol is directed to provide security and protection for the governor, the governor's family, and the lieutenant governor to the extent and in the manner the governor and the chief of the Washington state patrol deem adequate and appropriate. In the same manner the chief of the Washington state patrol is directed to provide security and protection for the governor-elect from the time of the November election.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 43.43.005 RCW 43.43.005: Comprehensive outreach and marketing strategic plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S005.md)
- [RCW 43.43.010 RCW 43.43.010: Patrol created.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S010.md)
- [RCW 43.43.012 RCW 43.43.012: Chief for a day program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S012.md)
- [RCW 43.43.013 RCW 43.43.013: Donations, gifts, conveyances, devises, and grants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S013.md)
- [RCW 43.43.015 RCW 43.43.015: Affirmative action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S015.md)
- [RCW 43.43.020 RCW 43.43.020: Appointment of personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S020.md)
- [RCW 43.43.030 RCW 43.43.030: Powers and duties—Peace officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S030.md)
- [RCW 43.43.035 RCW 43.43.035: Governor, lieutenant governor, and governor-elect—Security and protection—Duty to provide.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S035.md)
- [RCW 43.43.037 RCW 43.43.037: Legislature—Security and protection—Duty to provide.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S037.md)
- [RCW 43.43.040 RCW 43.43.040: Disability of patrol officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S040.md)
- [RCW 43.43.050 RCW 43.43.050: Tenure of patrol officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S050.md)
- [RCW 43.43.060 RCW 43.43.060: Suspension or demotion of probationary officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S060.md)
- [RCW 43.43.070 RCW 43.43.070: Discharge of probationary officers—Discharge, demotion, or suspension of nonprobationary officers—Complaint—Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S070.md)
- [RCW 43.43.080 RCW 43.43.080: Criminal complaint—Authority to suspend officer—Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C43_S080.md)

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