# RCW 9A.04.060: RCW 9A.04.060: Common law to supplement statute

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C04_S060

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 9A.04.060
- **Heading:** RCW 9A.04.060: Common law to supplement statute
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 9A / Chapter 04 / Section 060

## Text

The provisions of the common law relating to the commission of crime and the punishment thereof, insofar as not inconsistent with the Constitution and statutes of this state, shall supplement all penal statutes of this state and all persons offending against the same shall be tried in the courts of this state having jurisdiction of the offense.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 9A.04.010 RCW 9A.04.010: Title, effective date, application, severability, captions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C04_S010.md)
- [RCW 9A.04.020 RCW 9A.04.020: Purposes—Principles of construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C04_S020.md)
- [RCW 9A.04.030 RCW 9A.04.030: State criminal jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C04_S030.md)
- [RCW 9A.04.040 RCW 9A.04.040: Classes of crimes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C04_S040.md)
- [RCW 9A.04.050 RCW 9A.04.050: People capable of committing crimes—Capability of children.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C04_S050.md)
- [RCW 9A.04.060 RCW 9A.04.060: Common law to supplement statute.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C04_S060.md)
- [RCW 9A.04.070 RCW 9A.04.070: Who amenable to criminal statutes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C04_S070.md)
- [RCW 9A.04.080 RCW 9A.04.080: Limitation of actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C04_S080.md)
- [RCW 9A.04.090 RCW 9A.04.090: Application of general provisions of the code.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C04_S090.md)
- [RCW 9A.04.100 RCW 9A.04.100: Proof beyond a reasonable doubt.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C04_S100.md)
- [RCW 9A.04.110 RCW 9A.04.110: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C04_S110.md)

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