Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

voice recording

we have employee at my job recording others with out their knowledge is this a crimanl offence?


Asked on 11/26/08, 10:15 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Aaron J. Winkelhake Khodr & Winkelhake, P.L.L.C.

Re: voice recording

Yes it is. Washington is a two party consent state meaning one person cannot record another without their consent. The relevant statute is RCW 9.73.030.

Violating the statute is a gross misdemeanor pursuant to RCW 9.73.080. Gross misdemeanors are punishable by up to a year in jail and/or a $5,000.00 fine.

Good Luck.

Aaron J. Winkelhake

Attorney at Law

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Answered on 11/26/08, 2:36 pm


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