# RCW 5.40.030: RCW 5.40.030: Proof of missing in action, capture by enemy, etc

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T5_C40_S030

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 5.40.030
- **Heading:** RCW 5.40.030: Proof of missing in action, capture by enemy, etc
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 5 / Chapter 40 / Section 030

## Text

An official written report or record, or duly certified copy thereof, that a person is missing, missing in action, interned in a neutral country, or beleaguered, besieged or captured by an enemy, or is dead, or is alive, made by any officer or employee of the United States authorized by the act referred to in RCW 5.40.020 or by any other law of the United States to make same, shall be received in any court, office or other place in this state as prima facie evidence that such person is missing, missing in action, interned in a neutral country, or beleaguered, besieged or captured by an enemy, or is dead, or is alive, as the case may be.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 5.40.010 RCW 5.40.010: Pleadings do not constitute proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T5_C40_S010.md)
- [RCW 5.40.020 RCW 5.40.020: Written finding of presumed death as prima facie evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T5_C40_S020.md)
- [RCW 5.40.030 RCW 5.40.030: Proof of missing in action, capture by enemy, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T5_C40_S030.md)
- [RCW 5.40.040 RCW 5.40.040: Proof of authenticity of signature to report or of certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T5_C40_S040.md)
- [RCW 5.40.050 RCW 5.40.050: Breach of duty—Evidence of negligence—Negligence per se.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T5_C40_S050.md)
- [RCW 5.40.060 RCW 5.40.060: Defense to personal injury or wrongful death action—Intoxicating liquor or any drug.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T5_C40_S060.md)

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