Hazing
RCW 28B.10.901 — a gross misdemeanor, a felony on substantial bodily harm
In Washington, no student or other person in attendance at a college, university or other postsecondary institution may intentionally haze another.
| The conduct | The grade |
|---|---|
| The conductHazing | The gradeGross misdemeanor |
| The conductHazing that causes substantial bodily harm | The gradeClass C felony |
- A student organization, association or living group that permits hazing is strictly liable for the damage it causes, and the directors of a corporation may be individually liable.
Other crimes committed in the course of hazing are charged under their own sections, and schools keep their own discipline. What a grade means in fines and jail is on this state's charges page. Whether conduct was hazing is a question for a court and for a licensed Washington attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- RCW 28B.10.901 — Hazing prohibited; penalty
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Washington attorney.