The definitions in this section
apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires
otherwise.
(1) "Nonconsensual" means a lack of freely given agreement.
(2) "Petitioner" means any named petitioner for the sexual
assault protection order or any named victim of nonconsensual
sexual conduct or nonconsensual sexual penetration on whose
behalf the petition is brought.
(3) "Sexual assault protection order" means an ex parte
temporary order or a final order granted under this chapter,
which includes a remedy authorized by RCW 7.90.090.
(4) "Sexual conduct" means any of the following:
(a) Any intentional or knowing touching or fondling of the
genitals, anus, or breasts, directly or indirectly, including
through clothing;
(b) Any intentional or knowing display of the genitals,
anus, or breasts for the purposes of arousal or sexual
gratification of the respondent;
(c) Any intentional or knowing touching or fondling of the
genitals, anus, or breasts, directly or indirectly, including
through clothing, that the petitioner is forced to perform by
another person or the respondent;
(d) Any forced display of the petitioner's genitals, anus,
or breasts for the purposes of arousal or sexual gratification of
the respondent or others;
(e) Any intentional or knowing touching of the clothed or
unclothed body of a child under the age of thirteen, if done for
the purpose of sexual gratification or arousal of the respondent
or others; and
(f) Any coerced or forced touching or fondling by a child
under the age of thirteen, directly or indirectly, including
through clothing, of the genitals, anus, or breasts of the
respondent or others.
(5) "Sexual penetration" means any contact, however slight,
between the sex organ or anus of one person by an object, the sex
organ, mouth, or anus of another person, or any intrusion,
however slight, of any part of the body of one person or of any
animal or object into the sex organ or anus of another person,
including but not limited to cunnilingus, fellatio, or anal
penetration. Evidence of emission of semen is not required to
prove sexual penetration.
(6) "Nonphysical contact" includes, but is not limited to,
telephone calls, mail, e-mail, fax, and written notes.
[2006 c 138 § 2.]