Recording Laws
All-Party Consent Required
Washington is an all-party consent state. All parties must consent to recording private conversations. Recording police in public is protected.
Statute: Wash. Rev. Code § 9.73.030
Can Record Police: Yes (in public)
Penalties: Gross misdemeanor; civil liability
Stop and Identify
No ID Requirement
No state statute requiring identification
Immigration Policy
Sanctuary State
Washington Keep Washington Working Act limits state/local assistance to federal immigration enforcement.
ICE Cooperation: Limited
Sanctuary Cities:
Seattle
State Resources
State Bar Association
https://www.wsba.org/Legal Aid
https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/Remember in Washington
- ✓ You always have the right to remain silent
- ✓ You can record police in public spaces
- ✓ You do not have to consent to a search
- ✓ If arrested, say "I want a lawyer"
- ! Washington is an all-party consent state for recording private conversations