(1) Treason against the people of the state consists in—
- (a) Levying war against the people of the state, or
- (b) Adhering to its enemies, or
- (c) Giving them aid and comfort.
- (2) Treason is a class A felony and punishable by death.
- (3) No person shall be convicted for treason unless upon the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act or by confession in open court.
[ 2003 c 53 s 46; 1909 c 249 s 65; RRS s 2317.]
Notes:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Treason defined and evidence required: State Constitution Art. 1 s 27.