(1) A person is guilty of obtaining a signature by deception or duress if by deception or duress and with intent to defraud or deprive he or she causes another person to sign or execute a written instrument.

(2) Obtaining a signature by deception or duress is a class C felony.

Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38: See notes following RCW 9A.08.020.