# RCW 9A.56.040: RCW 9A.56.040: Theft in the second degree

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S040

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 9A.56.040
- **Heading:** RCW 9A.56.040: Theft in the second degree
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 9A / Chapter 56 / Section 040

## Text

(1) Except as provided in RCW 9A.56.400 , a person is guilty of theft in the second degree if he or she commits theft of: (a) Property or services which exceed(s) seven hundred fifty dollars in value but does not exceed five thousand dollars in value, other than a firearm as defined in RCW 9.41.010 or a motor vehicle; (b) A public record, writing, or instrument kept, filed, or deposited according to law with or in the keeping of any public office or public servant; (c) Commercial metal property, nonferrous metal property, or private metal property, as those terms are defined in *RCW 19.290.010 , and the costs of the damage to the owner's property exceed seven hundred fifty dollars but does not exceed five thousand dollars in value; or (d) An access device. (2) Theft in the second degree is a class C felony.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 9A.56.010 RCW 9A.56.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S010.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.020 RCW 9A.56.020: Theft—Definition, defense.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S020.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.030 RCW 9A.56.030: Theft in the first degree.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S030.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.040 RCW 9A.56.040: Theft in the second degree.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S040.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.050 RCW 9A.56.050: Theft in the third degree.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S050.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.060 RCW 9A.56.060: Unlawful issuance of checks or drafts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S060.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.063 RCW 9A.56.063: Making or possessing motor vehicle theft tools.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S063.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.065 RCW 9A.56.065: Theft of motor vehicle.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S065.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.068 RCW 9A.56.068: Possession of stolen vehicle.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S068.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.070 RCW 9A.56.070: Taking motor vehicle without permission in the first degree.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S070.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.075 RCW 9A.56.075: Taking motor vehicle without permission in the second degree.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S075.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.078 RCW 9A.56.078: Motor vehicle crimes—Civil action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S078.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.080 RCW 9A.56.080: Theft of livestock in the first degree.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S080.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.083 RCW 9A.56.083: Theft of livestock in the second degree.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S083.md)

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