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Surveillance and RecordingWashington

Revised Code of Washington Section 9.73.030

Summary

Washington state requires the consent of all parties for the recording of private conversations.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    You must give consent before your private conversation is recorded.
  • 02.
    Recorded evidence obtained without consent is inadmissible in court proceedings.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Gross misdemeanor charges
  • 02.
    Civil liability for damages and attorney fees
  • 03.
    Actual damages or liquidated damages of $100 per day of violation

Verified Citations

RCW 9.73.030

Source
"Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any individual... to intercept, or record any private communication... without first obtaining the consent of all the persons engaged in the particular communication."