RCW 10.77.615 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 615
RCW 10.77.615: Competency evaluation—Forensic navigator.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the limitations described in subsection (2) of this section, a court may appoint an impartial forensic navigator employed by or contracted by the department to assist individuals who have been referred for competency evaluation and shall appoint a forensic navigator in circumstances described under *RCW 10.77.610 . (2) A forensic navigator must assist the individual to access services related to diversion and community outpatient competency restoration. The forensic navigator must assist the individual, prosecuting attorney, defense attorney, and the court to understand the options available to the individual and be accountable as an officer of the court for faithful execution of the responsibilities outlined in this section. (3) The duties of the forensic navigator include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) To collect relevant information about the individual, including behavioral health services and supports available to the individual that might support placement in outpatient restoration, diversion, or some combination of these; (b) To meet with, interview, and observe the individual; (c) To assess the individual for appropriateness for assisted outpatient treatment under chapter 71.05 RCW; (d) To present information to the court in order to assist the court in understanding the treatment options available to the individual to support the entry of orders for diversion from the forensic mental health system or for community outpatient competency restoration, to facilitate that transition; (e) To provide regular updates to the court and parties of the status of the individual's participation in diversion or outpatient services and be responsive to inquiries by the parties about treatment status; (f) When the individual is ordered to receive community outpatient restoration, to provide services to the individual including: (i) Assisting the individual with attending appointments and classes relating to outpatient competency restoration; (ii) Coordinating access to housing for the individual; (iii) Meeting with the individual on a regular basis; (iv) Providing information to the court concerning the individual's progress and compliance with court-ordered conditions of release, which may include appearing at court hearings to provide information to the court; (v) Coordinating the individual's access to community case management services and mental health services; (vi) Assisting the individual with obtaining prescribed medication and encouraging adherence with prescribed medication; (vii) Assessing the individual for appropriateness for assisted outpatient treatment under chapter 71.05 RCW and coordinating the initiation of an assisted outpatient treatment order if appropriate; (viii) Planning for a coordinated transition of the individual to a case manager in the community behavioral health system; (ix) Attempting to follow-up with the individual to check whether the meeting with a community-based case manager took place; (x) When the individual is a high utilizer, attempting to connect the individual with high utilizer services; and (xi) Attempting to check up on the individual at least once per month for up to sixty days after coordinated transition to community behavioral health services, without duplicating the services of the community-based case manager; (g) If the individual is an American Indian or Alaska Native who receives medical, behavioral health, housing, or other supportive services from a tribe within this state, to notify and coordinate with the tribe and Indian health care provider. Notification shall be made in person or by telephonic or electronic communication to the tribal contact listed in the authority's tribal crisis coordination plan as soon as possible. (4) Forensic navigators may submit recommendations to the court regarding treatment and restoration options for the individual, which the court may consider and weigh in conjunction with the recommendations of all of the parties. (5) Forensic navigators shall be deemed officers of the court for the purpose of immunity from civil liability. (6) The signed order for competency evaluation from the court shall serve as authority for the forensic navigator to be given access to all records held by a behavioral health, educational, or law enforcement agency or a correctional facility that relates to an individual. Information that is protected by state or federal law, including health information, shall not be entered into the court record without the consent of the individual or their defense attorney. (7) Admissions made by the individual in the course of receiving services from the forensic navigator may not be used against the individual in the prosecution's case in chief. (8) A court may not issue an order appointing a forensic navigator unless the department certifies that there is adequate forensic navigator capacity to provide these services at the time the order is issued.
RCW 10.19.065 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 19 / Section 065
RCW 10.19.065: Taking and entering recognizances.
Status: in_force

Recognizances in criminal proceedings may be taken in open court and entered on the order book.
RCW 10.66.010 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 66 / Section 010
RCW 10.66.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Applicant" means any person who owns, occupies, or has a substantial interest in property, or who is a neighbor to property which is adversely affected by drug trafficking, including: (a) A "family or household member" or "intimate partner" as defined in RCW 7.105.010 , who has a possessory interest in a residence as an owner or tenant, at least as great as a known drug trafficker's interest; (b) An owner or lessor; (c) An owner, tenant, or resident who lives or works in a designated PADT area; or (d) A city or prosecuting attorney for any jurisdiction in this state where drug trafficking is occurring. (2) "Drug" or "drugs" means a controlled substance as defined in chapter 69.50 RCW or an "imitation controlled substance" as defined in RCW 69.52.020 . (3) "Known drug trafficker" means any person who has been convicted of a drug offense in this state, another state, or federal court who subsequently has been arrested for a drug offense in this state. For purposes of this definition, "drug offense" means a felony violation of chapter 69.50 or 69.52 RCW or equivalent law in another jurisdiction that involves the manufacture, distribution, or possession with intent to manufacture or distribute of a controlled substance or imitation controlled substance. (4) "Off-limits orders" means an order issued by a superior or district court in the state of Washington that enjoins known drug traffickers from entering or remaining in a designated PADT area. (5) "Protected against drug trafficking area" or "PADT area" means any specifically described area, public or private, contained in an off-limits order. The perimeters of a PADT area shall be defined using street names and numbers and shall include all real property contained therein, where drug sales, possession of drugs, pedestrian or vehicular traffic attendant to drug activity, or other activity associated with drug offenses confirms a pattern associated with drug trafficking. The area may include the full width of streets, alleys and sidewalks on the perimeter, common areas, planting strips, or parks and parking areas within the area described using the streets as boundaries.
RCW 10.77.410 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 410
RCW 10.77.410: Examination rights of defendant's expert or professional person.
Status: in_force

When the defendant wishes to be examined by a qualified expert or professional person of his or her own choice such examiner shall be permitted to have reasonable access to the defendant for the purpose of such examination, as well as to all relevant medical and psychological records and reports.
RCW 10.95.020 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 95 / Section 020
RCW 10.95.020: Definition.
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of aggravated first degree murder, a class A felony, if he or she commits first degree murder as defined by RCW 9A.32.030 (1)(a), as now or hereafter amended, and one or more of the following aggravating circumstances exist: (1) The victim was a law enforcement officer, corrections officer, or firefighter who was performing his or her official duties at the time of the act resulting in death and the victim was known or reasonably should have been known by the person to be such at the time of the killing; (2) At the time of the act resulting in the death, the person was serving a term of imprisonment, had escaped, or was on authorized or unauthorized leave in or from a state facility or program for the incarceration or treatment of persons adjudicated guilty of crimes; (3) At the time of the act resulting in death, the person was in custody in a county or county-city jail as a consequence of having been adjudicated guilty of a felony; (4) The person committed the murder pursuant to an agreement that he or she would receive money or any other thing of value for committing the murder; (5) The person solicited another person to commit the murder and had paid or had agreed to pay money or any other thing of value for committing the murder; (6) The person committed the murder to obtain or maintain his or her membership or to advance his or her position in the hierarchy of an organization, association, or identifiable group; (7) The murder was committed during the course of or as a result of a shooting where the discharge of the firearm, as defined in RCW 9.41.010 , is either from a motor vehicle or from the immediate area of a motor vehicle that was used to transport the shooter or the firearm, or both, to the scene of the discharge; (8) The victim was: (a) A judge; juror or former juror; prospective, current, or former witness in an adjudicative proceeding; prosecuting attorney; deputy prosecuting attorney; defense attorney; a member of the indeterminate sentence review board; or a probation or parole officer; and (b) The murder was related to the exercise of official duties performed or to be performed by the victim; (9) The person committed the murder to conceal the commission of a crime or to protect or conceal the identity of any person committing a crime, including, but specifically not limited to, any attempt to avoid prosecution as a persistent offender as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 ; (10) There was more than one victim and the murders were part of a common scheme or plan or the result of a single act of the person; (11) The murder was committed in the course of, in furtherance of, or in immediate flight from one of the following crimes: (a) Robbery in the first or second degree; (b) Rape in the first or second degree; (c) Burglary in the first or second degree or residential burglary; (d) Kidnapping in the first degree; or (e) Arson in the first degree; (12) The victim was regularly employed or self-employed as a newsreporter and the murder was committed to obstruct or hinder the investigative, research, or reporting activities of the victim; (13) At the time the person committed the murder, there existed a court order, issued in this or any other state, which prohibited the person from either contacting the victim, molesting the victim, or disturbing the peace of the victim, and the person had knowledge of the existence of that order; (14) At the time the person committed the murder, the person and the victim were "family or household members" or "intimate partners" as defined in RCW 10.99.020 , and the person had previously engaged in a pattern or practice of three or more of the following crimes committed upon the victim within a five-year period, regardless of whether a conviction resulted: (a) Harassment as defined in RCW 9A.46.020 ; or (b) Any criminal assault.
RCW 10.96.050 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 96 / Section 050
RCW 10.96.050: Recipients' immunity from liability.
Status: in_force

A recipient of criminal process or process under RCW 10.96.010 and 10.96.040 , and any other person that responds to such process is immune from civil and criminal liability for complying with the process, and for any failure to provide notice of any disclosure to the person who is the subject of or identified in the disclosure.
RCW 10.56.050 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 56 / Section 050
RCW 10.56.050: Jury instruction for informant testimony.
Status: in_force

(1) If the testimony of an informant is admitted in a criminal proceeding, the prosecuting attorney or defendant may request a jury instruction on exercising caution in evaluating the credibility of an informant. Except when otherwise determined by the court, the instruction should be substantially similar to the following form: "The testimony of an informant, given on behalf of the [State] [City] [County] in exchange for a legal advantage or other benefit, should be subjected to careful examination in the light of other evidence in the case, and should be acted upon with great caution. You, the jury, must weigh the credibility of his or her testimony. You should not find the defendant guilty upon such testimony alone unless, after carefully considering the testimony, you are satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt of its truth." (2) For the purposes of this section, "informant" has the same meaning as in RCW 10.56.040 .
RCW 10.77.149 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 149
RCW 10.77.149: Immunity from liability—Detaining a person for medical clearance or treatment.
Status: in_force

No officer of a public or private agency, nor the superintendent, professional person in charge, his or her professional designee, or attending staff of any such agency, nor any public official performing functions necessary to the administration of this chapter, nor peace officer responsible for detaining a person pursuant to this chapter, nor the state, a unit of local government, an evaluation and treatment facility, a secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility, or an approved substance use disorder treatment program shall be civilly or criminally liable for performing duties pursuant to this chapter with regard to the decision of whether to detain a person for medical clearance or treatment, provided that such duties were performed in good faith and without gross negligence.
RCW 10.66.030 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 66 / Section 030
RCW 10.66.030: Hearing—Summons.
Status: in_force

Upon the filing of an application for an off-limits order under RCW 10.66.020 (1), (2), or (3), the court shall set a hearing fourteen days from the filing of the application, or as soon thereafter as the hearing can be scheduled. If the respondent has not already been served with a summons, the application shall be served on the respondent not less than five court days before the hearing. If timely service cannot be made, the court may set a new hearing date.
RCW 10.93.200 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 93 / Section 200
RCW 10.93.200: Firearms—Authority of officers to possess and carry.
Status: in_force

(1) A peace officer as defined in RCW 10.120.010 or corrections officer as defined in RCW 43.101.010 employed by a general authority Washington law enforcement agency or a limited authority Washington law enforcement agency, as those terms are defined in RCW 10.93.020 , shall have the authority to possess and carry firearms, subject to the written firearms policy created by the agency employing the peace officer or corrections officer. (2) A law enforcement agency that employs a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined in RCW 41.04.899 or a person who is a deferred action for childhood arrivals recipient shall ensure that it has a written firearms policy authorizing the possession and carry of firearms by persons employed by that agency as a peace officer as defined in RCW 10.120.010 or a corrections officer as defined in RCW 43.101.010 . A firearms policy must comply with any federal law or regulation promulgated by the United States department of justice, bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives, or any successor agency, governing possession of a firearm and any related exceptions.
RCW 43.101.010 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 101 / Section 010
RCW 43.101.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

When used in this chapter: (1) "Applicant" means an individual who has received a conditional offer of employment with a law enforcement or corrections agency. (2) "Certified" means the individual has met the background check requirements under this chapter; completed the basic law enforcement academy, the corrections officer academy, or other training as determined by the commission; and fulfilled any other requirements adopted by the commission in rule, and has been granted a license by the commission to serve as an officer. (3) "Chief for a day program" means a program in which commissioners and staff partner with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, hospitals, and the community to provide a day of special attention to chronically ill children. Each child is selected and sponsored by a law enforcement agency. The event, "chief for a day," occurs on one day, annually or every other year and may occur on the grounds and in the facilities of the commission. The program may include any appropriate honoring of the child as a "chief," such as a certificate swearing them in as a chief, a badge, a uniform, and donated gifts such as games, puzzles, and art supplies. (4) "Commission" means the Washington state criminal justice training commission. (5) "Commissioned" means the appointing entity has granted authority in accordance with local or state law, to act as a peace officer or corrections officer. However, for railroad police officers commissioned under RCW 81.60.010 through 81.60.060 , "commissioned" has the meaning provided in chapter 81.60 RCW. (6) "Convicted" means at the time a plea of guilty, nolo contendere, or deferred sentence has been accepted, or a verdict of guilty or finding of guilt has been filed, notwithstanding the pendency of any future proceedings, including but not limited to sentencing, posttrial or postfact-finding motions and appeals. "Conviction" includes all instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for conviction, all proceedings in which there is a case disposition agreement, and any equivalent disposition by a court in a jurisdiction other than the state of Washington. (7) "Correctional personnel" means any employee or volunteer who by state, county, municipal, or combination thereof, statute has the responsibility for the confinement, care, management, training, treatment, education, supervision, or counseling of those individuals whose civil rights have been limited in some way by legal sanction. (8) "Corrections officer" means any corrections agency employee whose primary job function is to provide for the custody, safety, and security of adult persons in jails and detention facilities in the state. "Corrections officer" does not include individuals employed by state agencies. (9) "Criminal justice personnel" means any person who serves as a peace officer, reserve officer, or corrections officer. (10) "Finding" means a determination based on a preponderance of the evidence whether alleged misconduct occurred; did not occur; occurred, but was consistent with law and policy; or could neither be proven or disproven. (11) "Law enforcement personnel" means any person elected, appointed, or employed as a general authority Washington peace officer as defined in RCW 10.93.020 or as a limited authority Washington peace officer as defined in RCW 10.93.020 who as a normal part of their duties has powers of arrest and carries a firearm. For the purposes of this chapter, "law enforcement personnel" does not include individuals employed by the department of corrections. (12) "Limited authority Washington law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 10.93.020 . (13) "Peace officer" has the same meaning as a general authority Washington peace officer as defined in RCW 10.93.020The following definitions shall be applied in connection with this chapter: (1) "Anticipated cost of counsel" means the cost of retaining private counsel for representation on the matter before the court. (2) "Available funds" means liquid assets and disposable net monthly income calculated after provision is made for bail obligations. For the purpose of determining available funds, the following definitions shall apply: (a) "Liquid assets" means cash, savings accounts, bank accounts, stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, equity in real estate, and equity in motor vehicles. A motor vehicle necessary to maintain employment and having a market value not greater than three thousand dollars shall not be considered a liquid asset. (b) "Income" means salary, wages, interest, dividends, and other earnings which are reportable for federal income tax purposes, and cash payments such as reimbursements received from pensions, annuities, social security, and public assistance programs. It includes any contribution received from any family member or other person who is domiciled in the same residence as the defendant and who is helping to defray the defendant's basic living costs. (c) "Disposable net monthly income" means the income remaining each month after deducting federal, state, or local income taxes, social security taxes, contributory retirement, union dues, and basic living costs. (d) "Basic living costs" means the average monthly amount spent by the defendant for reasonable payments toward living costs, such as shelter, food, utilities, health care, transportation, clothing, loan payments, support payments, and court-imposed obligations. (3) "Indigent" means a person who, at any stage of a court proceeding, is: (a) Receiving one of the following types of public assistance: Temporary assistance for needy families, aged, blind, or disabled assistance benefits, medical care services under RCW 74.09.035 , pregnant women assistance benefits, poverty-related veterans' benefits, food stamps or food stamp benefits transferred electronically, refugee resettlement benefits, medicaid, or supplemental security income; or (b) Involuntarily committed to a public mental health facility; or (c) Receiving an annual income, after taxes, of one hundred twenty-five percent or less of the current federally established poverty level; or (d) Unable to pay the anticipated cost of counsel for the matter before the court because his or her available funds are insufficient to pay any amount for the retention of counsel. (4) "Indigent and able to contribute" means a person who, at any stage of a court proceeding, is unable to pay the anticipated cost of counsel for the matter before the court because his or her available funds are less than the anticipated cost of counsel but sufficient for the person to pay a portion of that cost.wers of arrest and carries a firearm. For the purposes of this chapter, "law enforcement personnel" does not include individuals employed by the department of corrections. (12) "Limited authority Washington law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 10.93.020 . (13) "Peace officer" has the same meaning as a general authority Washington peace officer as defined in RCW 10.93.020 . Commissioned officers of the Washington state patrol, whether they have been or may be exempted by rule of the commission from the basic training requirement of RCW 43.101.200 , are included as peace officers for purposes of this chapter. Fish and wildlife officers with enforcement powers for all criminal laws under RCW 77.15.075 are peace officers for purposes of this chapter. Limited authority Washington peace officers as defined in RCW 10.93.020 , who have powers of arrest and carry a firearm as part of their normal duty, are peace officers for purposes of this chapter. For the purposes of this chapter, "peace officer" does not include reserve officers or individuals employed by the department of corrections. (14) "Reserve officer" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 10.93.020 . (15) "Specially commissioned Washington peace officer" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 10.93.020 . (16) "Tribal police officer" means any person employed and commissioned by a tribal government to enforce the criminal laws of that government.
RCW 10.64.070 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 64 / Section 070
RCW 10.64.070: Recognizance to maintain good behavior or keep the peace.
Status: in_force

Every court before whom any person shall be convicted upon an indictment or information for an offense not punishable with death or imprisonment in the penitentiary may, in addition to the punishment prescribed by law, require such person to recognize with sufficient sureties in a reasonable sum to keep the peace, or to be of good behavior, or both, for any term not exceeding one year, and to stand committed until he or she shall so recognize.To carry out the purpose of RCW 46.64.060 and 46.64.070 , officers of the Washington state patrol are hereby empowered during daylight hours and while using plainly marked state patrol vehicles to require the driver of any motor vehicle being operated on any highway of this state to stop and display his or her driver's license and/or to submit the motor vehicle being driven by such person to an inspection and test to ascertain whether such vehicle complies with the minimum equipment requirements prescribed by chapter 46.37 RCW, as now or hereafter amended. No criminal citation shall be issued for a period of ten days after giving a warning ticket pointing out the defect. The powers conferred by RCW 46.64.060 and 46.64.070 are in addition to all other powers conferred by law upon such officers, including but not limited to powers conferred upon them as police officers pursuant to RCW 46.20.349 and powers conferred by chapter 46.32 RCW.
RCW 10.110.030 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 110 / Section 030
RCW 10.110.030: Individuals receiving medical care—Requirements for not being accompanied or secured.
Status: in_force

(1) An individual receiving medical care under this section need not continue to be accompanied or otherwise secured if: (a) The individual's medical care provider so indicates; or (b) The officer determines, using his or her best judgment, that: (i) The individual does not present an imminent and significant risk of causing physical harm to themselves or another person; (ii) There is no longer sufficient evidentiary basis to maintain the individual in custody; or (iii) In the interest of public safety, the presence of the officer is urgently required at another location and the officer determines, using his or her best judgment and in consultation with his or her supervisor, if available on duty, that the public safety interest outweighs the need to accompany or secure the individual in the hospital. (2)(a) In the event that a medical care provider determines the individual need not be accompanied or otherwise secured pursuant to subsection (1)(a) of this section, the officer has no ongoing duty to accompany or otherwise secure the individual for the duration of their treatment by the hospital. When a medical care provider indicates that a person need not be accompanied or otherwise secured, the hospital must notify the officer or the officer's designee when the individual is expected to be released by the hospital. (b) If, after a medical provider indicates that the individual need not be accompanied or otherwise secured pursuant to subsection (1)(a) of this section, the individual demonstrates behavior that presents an imminent and significant risk of causing physical harm to themselves or others and the physical condition of the individual renders the individual capable of causing physical harm to themselves or others, the hospital may request the presence of an officer to guard or otherwise accompany the individual, in which case subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section still apply. (3) In the event the officer determines the individual need not be accompanied or otherwise secured pursuant to subsection (1)(b)(i) or (ii) of this section, the officer must notify the medical care provider that the officer is leaving the individual unattended or unsecured, in which case the hospital has no duty to notify the officer when the individual is, or expected to be, released from the hospital. (4) In the event that the officer is urgently required at another location pursuant to subsection (1)(b)(iii) of this section, the officer must notify the medical care provider or, if an immediate departure is required, other hospital staff member that the officer is leaving the individual unattended or unsecured and make a reasonable effort to ensure a replacement officer or other means of accompanying or securing the individual as soon as reasonably possible under the circumstances. The hospital must notify the officer or the officer's designee if the individual is, or is expected to be, released from the hospital prior to the officer or a replacement officer returning to resume accompanying or otherwise securing the individual. (5) Except for actions or omissions constituting gross negligence or willful misconduct, the hospital and health care providers as defined in chapter 18.130 RCW are immune from liability, including civil liability, professional conduct sanctions, and administrative actions resulting from the individual not being accompanied or secured.
RCW 10.46.060 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 46 / Section 060
RCW 10.46.060: True name inserted in proceedings.
Status: in_force

When a defendant is designated in the indictment or information by a fictitious or erroneous name, and in any stage of the proceedings his or her true name is discovered, it may be inserted in the subsequent proceedings, referring to the fact of his or her being indicted or informed against by the name mentioned in the indictment or information.
RCW 10.66.100 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 66 / Section 100
RCW 10.66.100: Additional penalties.
Status: in_force

Any person who willfully disobeys an off-limits order issued under this chapter shall be subject to criminal penalties as provided in this chapter and may also be found in contempt of court and subject to penalties under chapter 7.21 RCW.
RCW 10.118.010 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 118 / Section 010
RCW 10.118.010: Findings.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that law enforcement transparency and accountability are vital in maintaining public trust. Data collection is one essential tool to allow the public, law enforcement, and policymakers to analyze the effectiveness of existing police practices, determine which policies and training work and do not work, and avoid unintended consequences by supporting policy decisions with clear and relevant data. The legislature finds that creating a statewide data collection program that creates a publicly accessible database to track metrics will help to promote openness, transparency, and accountability, build stronger police-community relations, improve trust and confidence in policing services, evaluate specific areas of concern such as biased policing and excessive force, and ultimately improve the quality of policing services.
RCW 10.77.505 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 505
RCW 10.77.505: Establishing insanity as a defense.
Status: in_force

(1) Evidence of insanity is not admissible unless the defendant, at the time of arraignment or within ten days thereafter or at such later time as the court may for good cause permit, files a written notice of his or her intent to rely on such a defense. (2) Insanity is a defense which the defendant must establish by a preponderance of the evidence. (3) No condition of mind proximately induced by the voluntary act of a person charged with a crime shall constitute insanity.
RCW 10.46.085 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 46 / Section 085
RCW 10.46.085: Continuances not permitted in certain cases.
Status: in_force

When a defendant is charged with a crime which constitutes a violation of RCW 9A.64.020 or chapter 9.68 , 9.68A, or 9A.44 RCW, and the alleged victim of the crime is a person under the age of eighteen years, neither the defendant nor the prosecuting attorney may agree to extend the originally scheduled trial date unless the court within its discretion finds that there are substantial and compelling reasons for a continuance of the trial date and that the benefit of the postponement outweighs the detriment to the victim. The court may consider the testimony of lay witnesses and of expert witnesses, if available, regarding the impact of the continuance on the victim.
RCW 10.116.022 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 116 / Section 022
RCW 10.116.022: Hog-tying prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) A peace officer is prohibited from: (a) Hog-tying a person; or (b) Assisting in putting a person into a hog-tie. (2) Hog-tying shall constitute the use of excessive force for the purposes of RCW 10.93.190 . (3) This section shall not be interpreted to prohibit the use of any other alternative restraint product or device that is administered to reduce the incidence of respiratory fatigue or positional asphyxia if such restraint product or device does not violate this section. (4) For purposes of this section, "hog-tie" or "hog-tying" means fastening together bound or restrained ankles to bound or restrained wrists. "Hog-tie" or "hog-tying" does not include the following: (a) Use of transport chains or waist chains to transport prisoners; or (b) Use of a product or device that does not require bound or restrained ankles to be fastened together to bound or restrained wrists.
RCW 10.79.070 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 79 / Section 070
RCW 10.79.070: Strip, body cavity searches—Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 10.79.060 through 10.79.110 . (1) "Strip search" means having a person remove or arrange some or all of his or her clothing so as to permit an inspection of the genitals, buttocks, anus, or undergarments of the person or breasts of a female person. (2) "Body cavity search" means the touching or probing of a person's body cavity, whether or not there is actual penetration of the body cavity. (3) "Body cavity" means the stomach or rectum of a person and the vagina of a female person. (4) "Law enforcement agency" and "law enforcement officer" include local departments of corrections created pursuant to *RCW 70.48.090 (3) and employees thereof.
RCW 10.10.010 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 10 / Section 010
RCW 10.10.010: Court rules.
Status: in_force

Every person convicted before a district judge of any offense may appeal from the judgment as provided by court rules.
RCW 10.22.020 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 22 / Section 020
RCW 10.22.020: Procedure—Costs.
Status: in_force

In such case, if the party injured appear in the court in which the cause is pending at any time before the final judgment therein, and acknowledge, in writing, that he or she has received satisfaction for the injury, the court may, in its discretion, on payment of the costs incurred, order all proceedings to be discontinued and the defendant to be discharged. The reasons for making the order must be set forth therein and entered in the minutes. Such order is a bar to another prosecution for the same offense.
RCW 10.61.003 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 61 / Section 003
RCW 10.61.003: Degree offenses—Inferior degree—Attempt.
Status: in_force

Upon an indictment or information for an offense consisting of different degrees, the jury may find the defendant not guilty of the degree charged in the indictment or information, and guilty of any degree inferior thereto, or of an attempt to commit the offense.
RCW 10.77.520 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 520
RCW 10.77.520: Placement—Secure facility—Treatment and rights—Custody—Reports.
Status: in_force

(1) If the secretary determines in writing that a person committed to the custody of the secretary for treatment as criminally insane presents an unreasonable safety risk which, based on behavior, clinical history, and facility security is not manageable in a state hospital setting, and the secretary has given consideration to reasonable alternatives that would be effective to manage the behavior, the secretary may place the person in any secure facility operated by the secretary or the secretary of the department of corrections. The secretary's written decision and reasoning must be documented in the patient's medical file. Any person affected by this provision shall receive appropriate mental health treatment governed by a formalized treatment plan targeted at mental health rehabilitation needs and shall be afforded his or her rights under *RCW 10.77.545 , 10.77.550 , and 10.77.595 . The secretary of the department of social and health services shall retain legal custody of any person placed under this section and review any placement outside of a department mental health hospital every three months, or sooner if warranted by the person's mental health status, to determine if the placement remains appropriate. (2) Beginning December 1, 2010, and every six months thereafter, the secretary shall report to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature regarding the use of the authority under this section to transfer persons to a secure facility. The report shall include information related to the number of persons who have been placed in a secure facility operated by the secretary or the secretary of the department of corrections, and the length of time that each such person has been in the secure facility.
RCW 10.93.160 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 93 / Section 160
RCW 10.93.160: Immigration and citizenship status—Law enforcement agency restrictions.
Status: in_force

(1) The definitions contained in RCW 43.17.420 apply to this section. (2) The legislature finds that it is not the primary purpose of state and local law enforcement agencies or school resource officers to enforce civil federal immigration law. The legislature further finds that the immigration status of an individual or an individual's presence in, entry, or reentry to, or employment in the United States alone, is not a matter for police action, and that United States federal immigration authority has primary jurisdiction for enforcement of the provisions of Title 8 U.S.C. dealing with illegal entry. (3) School resource officers, when acting in their official capacity as a school resource officer, may not: (a) Inquire into or collect information about an individual's immigration or citizenship status, or place of birth; or (b) Provide information pursuant to notification requests from federal immigration authorities for the purposes of civil immigration enforcement, except as required by law. (4) State and local law enforcement agencies may not: (a) Inquire into or collect information about an individual's immigration or citizenship status, or place of birth unless there is a connection between such information and an investigation into a violation of state or local criminal law; or (b) Provide information pursuant to notification requests from federal immigration authorities for the purposes of civil immigration enforcement, except as required by law. (5) State and local law enforcement agencies may not provide nonpublicly available personal information about an individual, including individuals subject to community custody pursuant to RCW 9.94A.701 and 9.94A.702 , to federal immigration authorities in a noncriminal matter, except as required by state or federal law. (6)(a) State and local law enforcement agencies may not give federal immigration authorities access to interview individuals about a noncriminal matter while they are in custody, except as required by state or federal law, a court order, or by (b) of this subsection. (b) Permission may be granted to a federal immigration authority to conduct an interview regarding federal immigration violations with a person who is in the custody of a state or local law enforcement agency if the person consents in writing to be interviewed. In order to obtain consent, agency staff shall provide the person with an oral explanation and a written consent form that explains the purpose of the interview, that the interview is voluntary, and that the person may decline to be interviewed or may choose to be interviewed only with the person's attorney present. The form must state explicitly that the person will not be punished or suffer retaliation for declining to be interviewed. The form must be available at least in English and Spanish and explained orally to a person who is unable to read the form, using, when necessary, an interpreter from the district communications center "language line" or other district resources. (7) An individual may not be detained solely for the purpose of determining immigration status. (8) An individual must not be taken into custody, or held in custody, solely for the purposes of determining immigration status or based solely on a civil immigration warrant, or an immigration hold request. (9)(a) To ensure compliance with all treaty obligations, including consular notification, and state and federal laws, on the commitment or detainment of any individual, state and local law enforcement agencies must explain in writing: (i) The individual's right to refuse to disclose their nationality, citizenship, or immigration status; and (ii) That disclosure of their nationality, citizenship, or immigration status may result in civil or criminal immigration enforcement, including removal from the United States. (b) Nothing in this subsection allows for any violation of subsection (4) of this section. (10) A state and local government or law enforcement agency may not deny services, benefits, privileges, or opportunities to individuals in custody, or under community custody pursuant to RCW 9.94A.701 and 9.94A.702 , or in probation status, on the basis of the presence of an immigration detainer, hold, notification request, or civil immigration warrant, except as required by law or as necessary for classification or placement purposes for individuals in the physical custody of the department of corrections. (11) No state or local law enforcement officer may enter into any contract, agreement, or arrangement, whether written or oral, that would grant federal civil immigration enforcement authority or powers to state and local law enforcement officers, including but not limited to agreements created under 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1357(g), also known as 287(g) agreements. (12)(a) No state agency or local government or law enforcement officer may enter into an immigration detention agreement. All immigration detention agreements must be terminated no later than one hundred eighty days after May 21, 2019, except as provided in (b) of this subsection. (b) Any immigration detention agreement in effect prior to January 1, 2019, and under which a payment was made between July 1, 2017, and December 31, 2018, may remain in effect until the date of completion or December 31, 2021, whichever is earlier. (13) No state or local law enforcement agency or school resource officer may enter into or renew a contract for the provision of language services from federal immigration authorities, nor may any language services be accepted from such for free or otherwise. (14) The department of corrections may not give federal immigration authorities access to interview individuals about federal immigration violations while they are in custody, except as required by state or federal law or by court order, unless such individuals consent to be interviewed in writing. Before agreeing to be interviewed, individuals must be advised that they will not be punished or suffer retaliation for declining to be interviewed. (15) Subsections (3) through (6) of this section do not apply to individuals who are in the physical custody of the department of corrections. (16) Nothing in this section prohibits the collection, use, or disclosure of information that is: (a) Required to comply with state or federal law; or (b) In response to a lawfully issued court order.
RCW 43.101.040 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 101 / Section 040
RCW 43.101.040: Terms of members—Vacancies.
Status: in_force

All members appointed to the commission by the governor shall be appointed for terms of six years, such terms to commence on July first, and expire on June thirtieth. However, for members first appointed as a result of chapter 323, Laws of 2021, the governor shall appoint members to terms ranging from two years to six years in order to stagger future appointments. Any member chosen to fill a vacancy created otherwise than by expiration of term shall be appointed for the unexpired term of the member the appointee is to succeed. Any member may be reappointed for additional terms.City attorneys, county prosecutors, and law enforcement officers shall not select the attorneys who will provide indigent defense services.
RCW 10.82.080 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 82 / Section 080
RCW 10.82.080: Unlawful receipt of public assistance—Deduction from subsequent assistance payments—Restitution payments.
Status: in_force

(1) When a superior court has, as a condition of the sentence for a person convicted of the unlawful receipt of public assistance, ordered restitution to the state of that overpayment or a portion thereof: (a) The department of social and health services shall deduct the overpayment from subsequent assistance payments as provided in RCW 43.20B.630 , when the person is receiving public assistance; or (b) Ordered restitution payments may be made at the direction of the court to the clerk of the appropriate county or directly to the department of social and health services when the person is not receiving public assistance. (2) However, if payments are received by the county clerk, each payment shall be transmitted to the department of social and health services within forty-five days after receipt by the county.
RCW 10.96.030 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 96 / Section 030
RCW 10.96.030: Authenticity of records—Verification—Affidavit, declaration, or certification.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon written request from the applicant, or if ordered by the court, the recipient of criminal process shall verify the authenticity of records that it produces by providing an affidavit, declaration, or certification that complies with subsection (2) of this section. The requirements of RCW 5.45.020 regarding business records as evidence may be satisfied by an affidavit, declaration, or certification that complies with subsection (2) of this section, without the need for testimony from the custodian of records, regardless of whether the business records were produced by a foreign or Washington state entity. (2) To be admissible without testimony from the custodian of records, business records must be accompanied by an affidavit, declaration, or certification by its record custodian or other qualified person that includes contact information for the witness completing the document and attests to the following: (a) The witness is the custodian of the record or sets forth evidence that the witness is qualified to testify about the record; (b) The record was made at or near the time of the act, condition, or event set forth in the record by, or from information transmitted by, a person with knowledge of those matters; (c) The record was made in the regular course of business; (d) The identity of the record and the mode of its preparation; and (e) Either that the record is the original or that it is a duplicate that accurately reproduces the original. (3) A party intending to offer a record into evidence under this section must provide written notice of that intention to all adverse parties, and must make the record and affidavit, declaration, or certification available for inspection sufficiently in advance of their offer into evidence to provide an adverse party with a fair opportunity to challenge them. A motion opposing admission in evidence of the record shall be made and determined by the court before trial and with sufficient time to allow the party offering the record time, if the motion is granted, to produce the custodian of the record or other qualified person at trial, without creating hardship on the party or on the custodian or other qualified person. (4) Failure by a party to timely file a motion under subsection (4) of this section shall constitute a waiver of objection to admission of the evidence, but the court for good cause shown may grant relief from the waiver. When the court grants relief from the waiver, and thereafter determines the custodian of the record shall appear, a continuance of the trial may be granted to provide the proponent of the record sufficient time to arrange for the necessary witness to appear. (5) Nothing in this section precludes either party from calling the custodian of record of the record or other witness to testify regarding the record.
RCW 10.77.116 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 116
RCW 10.77.116: Records and reports accompany defendant upon transfer.
Status: in_force

A copy of relevant records and reports as defined by the department, in consultation with the department of corrections, made pursuant to this chapter, and including relevant information necessary to meet the requirements of *RCW 10.77.405 (1) and 10.77.635 , shall accompany the defendant upon transfer to a mental health facility or a correctional institution or facility.
RCW 10.16.100 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 16 / Section 100
RCW 10.16.100: Abstract of costs forwarded with transcript.
Status: in_force

In all cases where any magistrate shall order a defendant to recognize for his or her appearance before a district or superior court, the magistrate shall forward with the papers in the case, an abstract of the costs that have accrued in the case, and such costs shall be subject to the final determination of the case.
RCW 10.21.055 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 21 / Section 055
RCW 10.21.055: Conditions of release—Requirements—Ignition interlock device—24/7 sobriety program monitoring—Notice by court, when—Release order.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) When any person charged with a violation of RCW 46.61.502 , 46.61.504 , 46.61.520 , or 46.61.522 , in which the person has a prior offense as defined in RCW 46.61.5055 and the current offense involves alcohol, is released from custody at arraignment or trial on bail or personal recognizance, the court authorizing the release shall require, as a condition of release that person comply with one of the following four requirements: (i) Have a functioning ignition interlock device installed on all motor vehicles operated by the person, with proof of installation filed with the court by the person or the certified interlock provider within five business days of the date of release from custody or as soon thereafter as determined by the court based on availability within the jurisdiction; or (ii) Comply with 24/7 sobriety program monitoring, as defined in RCW 36.28A.330 ; or (iii) Have an ignition interlock device on all motor vehicles operated by the person pursuant to (a)(i) of this subsection and submit to 24/7 sobriety program monitoring pursuant to (a)(ii) of this subsection, if available, or alcohol monitoring, at the expense of the person, as provided in RCW 46.61.5055 (5) (b) and (c); or (iv) Have an ignition interlock device on all motor vehicles operated by the person and that such person agrees not to operate any motor vehicle without an ignition interlock device as required by the court. Under this subsection (1)(a)(iv), the person must file a sworn statement with the court upon release at arraignment that states the person will not operate any motor vehicle without an ignition interlock device while the ignition interlock restriction is imposed by the court. Such person must also submit to 24/7 sobriety program monitoring pursuant to (a)(ii) of this subsection, if available, or alcohol monitoring, at the expense of the person, as provided in RCW 46.61.5055 (5) (b) and (c). (b) The court shall immediately notify the department of licensing when an ignition interlock restriction is imposed as a condition of release or after conviction in instances where a person is charged with, or convicted of, a violation of RCW 46.61.502 , 46.61.504 , 46.61.520 , or 46.61.522 . If the court imposes an ignition interlock restriction, the department of licensing shall attach or imprint a notation on the driving record of any person restricted under this section stating that the person may operate only a motor vehicle equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device. (2)(a) Upon acquittal or dismissal of all pending or current charges relating to a violation of RCW 46.61.502 , 46.61.504 , 46.61.520 , or 46.61.522 , or equivalent local ordinance, the court shall authorize removal of the ignition interlock device and lift any requirement to comply with electronic alcohol/drug monitoring imposed under subsection (1) of this section. Nothing in this section limits the authority of the court or department under RCW 46.20.720 . (b) If the court authorizes removal of an ignition interlock device imposed under this section, the court shall immediately notify the department of licensing regarding the lifting of the ignition interlock restriction and the department of licensing shall release any attachment, imprint, or notation on such person's driving record relating to the ignition interlock requirement imposed under this section. (3) When an ignition interlock restriction imposed as a condition of release is canceled, the court shall provide a defendant with a written order confirming release of the restriction. The written order shall serve as proof of release of the restriction until which time the department of licensing updates the driving record.
RCW 10.77.136 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 136
RCW 10.77.136: Violent act—Presumptions.
Status: in_force

(1) In determining whether a defendant has committed a violent act the court must: (a) Presume that a past conviction, guilty plea, or finding of not guilty by reason of insanity establishes the elements necessary for the crime charged; (b) Consider that the elements of a crime may not be sufficient in themselves to establish that the defendant committed a violent act; and (c) Presume that the facts underlying the elements, if unrebutted, are sufficient to establish that the defendant committed a violent act. (2) The presumptions in subsection (1) of this section are rebuttable. (3) In determining the facts underlying the elements of any crime under subsection (1) of this section, the court may consider information including, but not limited to, the following material relating to the crime: (a) Affidavits or declarations made under penalty of perjury; (b) Criminal history record information, as defined in chapter 10.97 RCW; and (c) Its own or certified copies of another court's records such as criminal complaints, certifications of probable cause to detain, dockets, and orders on judgment and sentencing.
RCW 10.110.020 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 110 / Section 020
RCW 10.110.020: Individuals in custody for violent offense or sex offense—Officer to accompany or secure.
Status: in_force

Any individual in custody for a violent offense or a sex offense as those terms are defined in RCW 9.94A.030 who is brought by, or accompanied by, an officer to a hospital must continue to be accompanied or otherwise secured by an officer during the time that the individual is receiving care at the hospital. However, this section does not apply to an individual being supervised by the department of corrections if the individual's custody is the result solely of a sanction imposed by the department of corrections, the indeterminate sentence review board, or the court, in response to a violation of conditions.
RCW 10.77.415 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 415
RCW 10.77.415: Experts or professional persons as witnesses.
Status: in_force

Subject to the rules of evidence, experts or professional persons who have reported pursuant to this chapter may be called as witnesses at any proceeding held pursuant to this chapter. Both the prosecution and the defendant may summon any other qualified expert or professional persons to testify.
RCW 10.77.655 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 655
RCW 10.77.655: Program placement—Outpatient—Prescriber access.
Status: in_force

An outpatient competency restoration program must include access to a prescriber.
RCW 10.05.055 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 05 / Section 055
RCW 10.05.055: Child welfare services.
Status: in_force

Child welfare services provided under chapter 74.13 RCW pursuant to a deferred prosecution ordered under RCW 10.05.060 may not be construed to prohibit the department from providing services or undertaking proceedings pursuant to chapter 13.34 or 26.44 RCW.
RCW 10.77.550 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 550
RCW 10.77.550: Conditional release—Application—Secretary's recommendation—Order—Procedure.
Status: in_force

(1) Persons examined pursuant to *RCW 10.77.545 may make application to the secretary for conditional release. The secretary shall, after considering the reports of experts or professional persons conducting the examination pursuant to *RCW 10.77.545 , forward to the court of the county which ordered the person's commitment the person's application for conditional release as well as the secretary's recommendations concerning the application and any proposed terms and conditions upon which the secretary reasonably believes the person can be conditionally released. Conditional release may also contemplate partial release for work, training, or educational purposes. (2) In instances in which persons examined pursuant to *RCW 10.77.545 have not made application to the secretary for conditional release, but the secretary, after considering the reports of experts or professional persons conducting the examination pursuant to *RCW 10.77.545 , reasonably believes the person may be conditionally released, the secretary may submit a recommendation for release to the court of the county that ordered the person's commitment. The secretary's recommendation must include any proposed terms and conditions upon which the secretary reasonably believes the person may be conditionally released. Conditional release may also include partial release for work, training, or educational purposes. Notice of the secretary's recommendation under this subsection must be provided to the person for whom the secretary has made the recommendation for release and to his or her attorney. (3)(a) The court of the county which ordered the person's commitment, upon receipt of an application or recommendation for conditional release with the secretary's recommendation for conditional release terms and conditions, shall within 30 days schedule a hearing. The court may schedule a hearing on applications recommended for disapproval by the secretary. (b) The prosecuting attorney shall represent the state at such hearings and shall have the right to have the person examined by an expert or professional person of the prosecuting attorney's choice. If the committed person is indigent, and he or she so requests, the court shall assist the person in obtaining a qualified expert or professional person to examine the person on his or her behalf. An expert or professional person obtained by an indigent person who is committed to state psychiatric care following acquittal by reason of insanity shall be compensated out of funds of the office of public defense as provided in policies and procedures under chapter 2.70 RCW, in a manner consistent with the rules of professional conduct and the standards for indigent defense. (c) The issue to be determined at such a hearing is whether or not the person may be released conditionally to less restrictive alternative treatment under the supervision of a multidisciplinary transition team under conditions imposed by the court, including access to services under *RCW 10.77.575 without substantial danger to other persons, or substantial likelihood of committing criminal acts jeopardizing public safety or security. (d) In cases that come before the court under subsection (1) or (2) of this section, the court may deny conditional release to a less restrictive alternative only on the basis of substantial evidence. The court may modify the suggested terms and conditions on which the person is to be conditionally released. Pursuant to the determination of the court after hearing, the committed person shall thereupon be released on such conditions as the court determines to be necessary, or shall be remitted to the custody of the secretary. (4) If the order of conditional release provides for the conditional release of the person to a less restrictive alternative, including residential treatment or treatment in the community, the conditional release order must also include: (a) A requirement for the committed person to be supervised by a multidisciplinary transition team, including a specially trained community corrections officer, a representative of the department of social and health services, and a representative of the community behavioral health agency providing treatment to the person under *RCW 10.77.575 . (i) The court may omit appointment of the representative of the community behavioral health agency if the conditional release order does not require participation in behavioral health treatment; (ii) The court may omit the appointment of a community corrections officer if it makes a special finding that the appointment of a community corrections officer would not facilitate the success of the person, or the safety of the person and the community; (b) A requirement for the person to comply with conditions of supervision established by the court which shall include at a minimum reporting as directed to a designated member of the transition team, remaining within prescribed geographical boundaries, and notifying the transition team prior to making any change in the person's address or employment. If the person is not in compliance with the court-ordered conditions of release, the community corrections officer or another designated transition team member shall notify the secretary or the secretary's designee; and (c) If the court requires participation in behavioral health treatment, the name of the licensed or certified behavioral health agency responsible for identifying the services the person will receive under *RCW 10.77.575 , and a requirement that the person cooperate with the services planned by the licensed or certified behavioral health agency. The licensed or certified behavioral health agency must comply with the reporting requirements of *RCW 10.77.565 , and must immediately report to the court, prosecutor, and defense counsel any substantial withdrawal or disengagement from medication or treatment, or any change in the person's mental health condition that renders him or her a potential risk to the public. (5) The role of the transition team appointed under subsection (4) of this section shall be to facilitate the success of the person on the conditional release order by monitoring the person's progress in treatment, compliance with court-ordered conditions, and to problem solve around extra support the person may need or circumstances that may arise that threaten the safety of the person or the community. The transition team may develop a monitoring plan that may be carried out by any member of the team. The transition team shall meet according to a schedule developed by the team, and shall communicate as needed if issues arise that require the immediate attention of the team. (6) The department of corrections shall collaborate with the department to develop specialized training for community corrections officers under this section. The lack of a trained community corrections officer must not be the cause of delay to entry of a conditional release order. Another community corrections officer may be appointed if no specially trained officer is available. (7) Any person, whose application for conditional release has been denied, may reapply after a period of six months from the date of denial, or sooner with the support of the department. (8) A person examined under *RCW 10.77.545 or the department may make a motion for limited conditional release under this section, on the grounds that there is insufficient evidence that the person may be released conditionally to less restrictive alternative treatment under subsection (3)(c) of this section, but the person would benefit from the opportunity to exercise increased privileges while remaining under the custody and supervision of the department and with the supervision of the department these increased privileges can be exercised without substantial danger to other persons or substantial likelihood of committing criminal acts jeopardizing public safety or security. The department may respond to a person's application for conditional release by instead supporting limited conditional release.
RCW 10.27.060 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 27 / Section 060
RCW 10.27.060: Discharge of panel, juror—Grounds.
Status: in_force

Neither the grand jury panel nor any individual grand juror may be challenged, but the court may: (1) At any time before a grand jury is sworn discharge the panel and summon another if it finds that the original panel does not substantially conform to the requirements of chapter 2.36 RCW; or (2) At any time after a grand juror is drawn, refuse to swear him or her, or discharge him or her after he or she has been sworn, upon a finding that he or she is disqualified from service pursuant to chapter 2.36 RCW, or incapable of performing his or her duties because of bias or prejudice, or guilty of misconduct in the performance of his or her duties such as to impair the proper functioning of the grand jury.
RCW 10.73.140 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 73 / Section 140
RCW 10.73.140: Collateral attack—Subsequent petitions.
Status: in_force

If a person has previously filed a petition for personal restraint, the court of appeals will not consider the petition unless the person certifies that he or she has not filed a previous petition on similar grounds, and shows good cause why the petitioner did not raise the new grounds in the previous petition. Upon receipt of a personal restraint petition, the court of appeals shall review the petition and determine whether the person has previously filed a petition or petitions and if so, compare them. If upon review, the court of appeals finds that the petitioner has previously raised the same grounds for review, or that the petitioner has failed to show good cause why the ground was not raised earlier, the court of appeals shall dismiss the petition on its own motion without requiring the state to respond to the petition. Upon receipt of a first or subsequent petition, the court of appeals shall, whenever possible, review the petition and determine if the petition is based on frivolous grounds. If frivolous, the court of appeals shall dismiss the petition on its own motion without first requiring the state to respond to the petition.
RCW 10.98.140 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 98 / Section 140
RCW 10.98.140: Criminal justice forecasting—Sentencing records.
Status: in_force

(1) The section, the department, and the office of financial management shall be the primary sources of information for criminal justice forecasting. The information maintained by these agencies shall be complete, accurate, and sufficiently timely to support state criminal justice forecasting. (2) The caseload forecast council shall keep records on all sentencings above or below the standard range defined by chapter 9.94A RCW. As a minimum, the records shall include the name of the offender, the crimes for which the offender was sentenced, the name and county of the sentencing judge, and the deviation from the standard range. Such records shall be made available to public officials upon request.
RCW 10.109.020 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 109 / Section 020
RCW 10.109.020: Ordinance or resolution—Community involvement process.
Status: in_force

For a city or town that is not deploying body worn cameras on June 9, 2016, a legislative authority of a city or town is strongly encouraged to adopt an ordinance or resolution authorizing the use of body worn cameras prior to their use by law enforcement or a corrections agency. Any ordinance or resolution authorizing the use of body worn cameras should identify a community involvement process for providing input into the development of operational policies governing the use of body worn cameras.
RCW 10.64.110 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 64 / Section 110
RCW 10.64.110: Fingerprint of defendant in felony convictions.
Status: in_force

(1) Following June 15, 1977, except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, there shall be affixed to the original of every judgment and sentence of a felony conviction in every court in this state and every order adjudicating a juvenile to be a delinquent based upon conduct which would be a felony if committed by an adult, a fingerprint of the defendant or juvenile who is the subject of the order. When requested by the clerk of the court, the actual affixing of fingerprints shall be done by a representative of the office of the county sheriff. (2) The clerk of the court shall attest that the fingerprints appearing on the judgment in sentence, order of adjudication of delinquency, or docket, is that of the individual who is the subject of the judgment or conviction, order, or docket entry. (3) Amended judgment and sentences issued pursuant to State v. Blake , No. 96873-0 (Feb. 25, 2021), are exempt from the fingerprinting requirements in subsection (1) of this section when there are no additional offenses of conviction from the original judgment and sentence and the defendant is in custody in a correctional facility. In such cases, the amended judgment and sentence shall reference the original judgment and sentence and the fingerprints affixed thereto.
RCW 10.120.010 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 120 / Section 010
RCW 10.120.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Deadly force" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 9A.16.010 . (2) "De-escalation tactics" refer to actions used by a peace officer that are intended to minimize the likelihood of the need to use force during an incident. Depending on the circumstances, "de-escalation tactics" may include, but are not limited to: Using clear instructions and verbal persuasion; attempting to slow down or stabilize the situation so that more time, options, and resources are available to resolve the incident; creating physical distance by employing tactical repositioning to maintain the benefit of time, distance, and cover; when there are multiple officers, designating one officer to communicate in order to avoid competing commands; requesting and using available support and resources, such as a crisis intervention team, a designated crisis responder or other behavioral health professional, or back-up officers. (3) "Law enforcement agency" includes any "general authority Washington law enforcement agency" and any "limited authority Washington law enforcement agency" as those terms are defined in RCW 10.93.020 . (4) "Less lethal alternatives" include, but are not limited to, verbal warnings, de-escalation tactics, conducted energy weapons, devices that deploy oleoresin capsicum, batons, and beanbag rounds. (5) "Necessary" means that, under the totality of the circumstances, a reasonably effective alternative to the use of physical force or deadly force does not appear to exist, and the type and amount of physical force or deadly force used is a reasonable and proportional response to effect the legal purpose intended or to protect against the threat posed to the officer or others. (6) "Peace officer" includes any "general authority Washington peace officer," "limited authority Washington peace officer," and "specially commissioned Washington peace officer" as those terms are defined in RCW 10.93.020 ; however, "peace officer" does not include any corrections officer or other employee of a jail, correctional, or detention facility, but does include any community corrections officer. (7) "Physical force" means any act reasonably likely to cause physical pain or injury or any other act exerted upon a person's body to compel, control, constrain, or restrain the person's movement. "Physical force" does not include pat-downs, incidental touching, verbal commands, or compliant handcuffing where there is no physical pain or injury. (8) "Totality of the circumstances" means all facts known to the peace officer leading up to, and at the time of, the use of force, and includes the actions of the person against whom the peace officer uses such force, and the actions of the peace officer.
RCW 10.88.920 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 88 / Section 920
RCW 10.88.920: Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 46.
Status: in_force

This act shall become effective on July 1, 1971.
RCW 10.19.140 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 19 / Section 140
RCW 10.19.140: Return of bond to surety, when.
Status: in_force

If a forfeiture has been entered against a person in a criminal case and the person is returned to custody or produced in court within twelve months from the forfeiture, then the full amount of the bond, less any and all costs determined by the court to have been incurred by law enforcement in transporting, locating, apprehending, or processing the return of the person to the jurisdiction of the court, shall be remitted to the surety if the surety was directly responsible for producing the person in court or directly responsible for apprehension of the person by law enforcement.
RCW 10.97.040 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 97 / Section 040
RCW 10.97.040: Information required—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

No criminal justice agency shall disseminate criminal history record information pertaining to an arrest, detention, indictment, information, or other formal criminal charge made after December 31, 1977, unless the record disseminated states the disposition of such charge to the extent dispositions have been made at the time of the request for the information: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That if a disposition occurring within ten days immediately preceding the dissemination has not been reported to the agency disseminating the criminal history record information, or if information has been received by the agency within the seventy-two hours immediately preceding the dissemination, that information shall not be required to be included in the dissemination: PROVIDED FURTHER, That when another criminal justice agency requests criminal history record information, the disseminating agency may disseminate specific facts and incidents which are within its direct knowledge without furnishing disposition data as otherwise required by this section, unless the disseminating agency has received such disposition data from either: (1) the state patrol, or (2) the court or other criminal justice agency required to furnish disposition data pursuant to RCW 10.97.045 . No criminal justice agency shall disseminate criminal history record information which shall include information concerning a felony or gross misdemeanor without first making inquiry of the identification section of the Washington state patrol for the purpose of obtaining the most current and complete information available, unless one or more of the following circumstances exists: (1) The information to be disseminated is needed for a purpose in the administration of criminal justice for which time is of the essence and the identification section is technically or physically incapable of responding within the required time; (2) The full information requested and to be disseminated relates to specific facts or incidents which are within the direct knowledge of the agency which disseminates the information; (3) The full information requested and to be disseminated is contained in a criminal history record information summary received from the identification section by the agency which is to make the dissemination not more than thirty days preceding the dissemination to be made; (4) The statute, executive order, court rule, or court order pursuant to which the information is to be disseminated refers solely to information in the files of the agency which makes the dissemination; (5) The information requested and to be disseminated is for the express purpose of research, evaluative, or statistical activities to be based upon information maintained in the files of the agency or agencies from which the information is directly sought; or (6) A person who is the subject of the record requests the information and the agency complies with the requirements in RCW 10.97.080 as now or hereafter amended.
RCW 10.77.575 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 575
RCW 10.77.575: Conditional release—Planning—Less restrictive alternative treatment.
Status: in_force

(1) Conditional release planning should start at admission and proceed in coordination between the department and the person's managed care organization, or behavioral health administrative services organization if the person is not eligible for medical assistance under chapter 74.09 RCW. If needed, the department shall assist the person to enroll in medical assistance in suspense status under RCW 74.09.670 . The state hospital liaison for the managed care organization or behavioral health administrative services organization shall facilitate conditional release planning in collaboration with the department. (2) Less restrictive alternative treatment pursuant to a conditional release order, at a minimum, includes the following services: (a) Assignment of a care coordinator; (b) An intake evaluation with the provider of the conditional treatment; (c) A psychiatric evaluation or a substance use disorder evaluation, or both; (d) A schedule of regular contacts with the provider of the less restrictive alternative treatment services for the duration of the order; (e) A transition plan addressing access to continued services at the expiration of the order; (f) An individual crisis plan; (g) Consultation about the formation of a mental health advance directive under chapter 71.32 RCW; (h) Appointment of a transition team under *RCW 10.77.550 ; and (i) Notification to the care coordinator assigned in (a) of this subsection and to the transition team as provided in *RCW 10.77.550 if reasonable efforts to engage the client fail to produce substantial compliance with court-ordered treatment conditions. (3) Less restrictive alternative treatment pursuant to a conditional release order may additionally include requirements to participate in the following services: (a) Medication management; (b) Psychotherapy; (c) Nursing; (d) Substance use disorder counseling; (e) Residential treatment; (f) Partial hospitalization; (g) Intensive outpatient treatment; (h) Support for housing, benefits, education, and employment; and (i) Periodic court review. (4) Nothing in this section prohibits items in subsection (2) of this section from beginning before the conditional release of the individual. (5) If the person was provided with involuntary medication under *RCW 10.77.525 or pursuant to a judicial order during the involuntary commitment period, the less restrictive alternative treatment pursuant to the conditional release order may authorize the less restrictive alternative treatment provider or its designee to administer involuntary antipsychotic medication to the person if the provider has attempted and failed to obtain the informed consent of the person and there is a concurring medical opinion approving the medication by a psychiatrist, physician assistant working with a psychiatrist who is acting as a participating physician as defined in RCW 18.71A.010 , psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner, or physician or physician assistant in consultation with an independent mental health professional with prescribing authority. (6) Less restrictive alternative treatment pursuant to a conditional release order must be administered by a provider that is certified or licensed to provide or coordinate the full scope of services required under the less restrictive alternative order and that has agreed to assume this responsibility. (7) The care coordinator assigned to a person ordered to less restrictive alternative treatment pursuant to a conditional release order must submit an individualized plan for the person's treatment services to the court that entered the order. An initial plan must be submitted as soon as possible following the intake evaluation and a revised plan must be submitted upon any subsequent modification in which a type of service is removed from or added to the treatment plan. (8) A care coordinator may disclose information and records related to mental health treatment under RCW 70.02.230 (2)(k) for purposes of implementing less restrictive alternative treatment pursuant to a conditional release order. (9) For the purpose of this section, "care coordinator" means a representative from the department of social and health services who coordinates the activities of less restrictive alternative treatment pursuant to a conditional release order. The care coordinator coordinates activities with the person's transition team that are necessary for enforcement and continuation of the conditional release order and is responsible for coordinating service activities with other agencies and establishing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship with the individual on a continuing basis.
RCW 10.88.440 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 88 / Section 440
RCW 10.88.440: Rights, powers, privileges or jurisdiction of state not waived.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter contained shall be deemed to constitute a waiver by this state of its right, power or privilege to try such demanded person for crime committed within this state, or of its right, power or privilege to regain custody of such person by extradition proceedings or otherwise for the purpose of trial, sentence or punishment for any crime committed within this state, nor shall any proceedings had under this chapter which result in, or fail to result in, extradition be deemed a waiver by this state of any of its rights, privileges or jurisdiction in any way whatsoever.
RCW 10.01.185 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 01 / Section 185
RCW 10.01.185: Remission of fines.
Status: in_force

A defendant who has been ordered to pay fines and who has not willfully failed to pay the obligation, as described in RCW 9.94A.6333 , 9.94B.040 , and 10.01.180 , may at any time petition the sentencing court for remission of the payment of fines or of any unpaid portion thereof. If it appears to the satisfaction of the court that payment of the amount due will impose manifest hardship on the defendant or the defendant's immediate family, the court may remit all or part of the amount due in fines, modify the method of payment under RCW 10.01.170 , or convert the unpaid amounts to community restitution hours, if the jurisdiction operates a community restitution program, at the rate of no less than the state minimum wage established in RCW 49.46.020 for each hour of community restitution. Manifest hardship exists where the defendant is indigent as defined in RCW 10.01.160 (3).
RCW 10.05.080 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 05 / Section 080
RCW 10.05.080: Evidence, uses and admissibility.
Status: in_force

If the petition is not approved or is withdrawn before approval, evidence pertaining to or resulting from the petition and/or investigation is inadmissible in any trial on the charges, but shall be available for use after a conviction in determining a sentence.
RCW 10.05.130 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 05 / Section 130
RCW 10.05.130: Services provided for indigent defendants.
Status: in_force

Funds shall be appropriated from the fines and forfeitures of the court to provide investigation, examination, report and treatment plan for any indigent person who is unable to pay the cost of any program of treatment.
RCW 10.01.150 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 01 / Section 150
RCW 10.01.150: Charges arising from official acts of state officers or employees—Defense by attorney general.
Status: in_force

Whenever a state officer or employee is charged with a criminal offense arising out of the performance of an official act which was fully in conformity with established written rules, policies, and guidelines of the state or state agency, the employing agency may request the attorney general to defend the officer or employee. If the agency finds, and the attorney general concurs, that the officer's or employee's conduct was fully in accordance with established written rules, policies, and guidelines of the state or a state agency and the act performed was within the scope of employment, then the request shall be granted and the costs of defense shall be paid by the requesting agency: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, If the agency head is the person charged, then approval must be obtained from both the attorney general and the state auditor. If the court finds that the officer or employee was performing an official act, or was within the scope of employment, and that his or her actions were in conformity with the established rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines of the state and the state agency, the cost of any monetary fine assessed shall be paid from the liability account.
RCW 10.77.610 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 610
RCW 10.77.610: Forensic navigator program—Forensic navigator duties—Diversion program.
Status: in_force

(1) In counties with a forensic navigator program, a forensic navigator shall: (a) Meet, interview, and observe all defendants charged with a nonfelony, or a class C felony other than assault in the third degree under RCW 9A.36.031 (1) (d) or (f), felony physical control of a vehicle under RCW 46.61.504 (6), felony hit and run resulting in injury under RCW 46.52.020 (4)(b), a hate crime offense under RCW 9A.36.080 , a class C felony with a domestic violence designation, a class C felony sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 , or a class C felony with a sexual motivation allegation, who have had two or more cases dismissed due to a finding of incompetency to stand trial in the preceding 24 months and who are at risk for a finding of incompetency under their current charge. The forensic navigator shall determine the defendants' willingness to engage with services under this section; and (b) Provide a diversion program plan to the parties in each case that includes a recommendation for a diversion program to defense counsel and the prosecuting attorney. Services under a diversion program may include a referral for assisted outpatient treatment under chapter 71.05 RCW. (2) The court shall dismiss the criminal charges upon agreement of the parties that the defendant has been accepted into the diversion program recommended by the forensic navigator. (3)(a) For defendants charged with a nonfelony, the court may order the defendant to a diversion program if recommended by the forensic navigator. Upon engagement with the diversion program, the defense may move to dismiss the charges without prejudice. The court shall hold a hearing on this motion within 10 days. The court shall grant the defense motion if it finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant is amenable to the services described in the diversion program and can safely receive services in the community. (b) For defendants charged with a class C felony other than assault in the third degree under RCW 9A.36.031 (1) (d) or (f), felony physical control of a vehicle under RCW 46.61.504 (6), felony hit and run resulting in injury under RCW 46.52.020 (4)(b), a hate crime offense under RCW 9A.36.080 , a class C felony with a domestic violence designation, a class C felony sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 , or a class C felony with a sexual motivation allegation, the defense may move for dismissal of the charges without prejudice if the defendant is currently subject to a civil commitment order under chapter 71.05 RCW. The court shall grant the defense motion upon confirmation of an available treatment plan under chapter 71.05 RCW. (4) Individuals who are referred to a diversion program described in this section shall have a forensic navigator assigned to assist them for up to six months while engaging in the services described in the diversion program. (5) Forensic navigators shall collaborate with available Trueblood settlement diversion programs if they are accessible in the geographic location where criminal charges are currently filed.
RCW 10.93.100 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 93 / Section 100
RCW 10.93.100: Federal peace officers—No additional powers.
Status: in_force

Federal peace officers shall have no additional powers by virtue of this chapter but shall be limited to those powers already vested by law or hereafter created by separate enactment.
RCW 10.79.015 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 79 / Section 015
RCW 10.79.015: Other grounds for issuance of search warrant.
Status: in_force

Any such magistrate, when satisfied that there is reasonable cause, may also, upon like complaint made on oath, issue search warrant in the following cases, to wit: (1) To search for and seize any counterfeit or spurious coin, or forged instruments, or tools, machines or materials, prepared or provided for making either of them. (2) To search for and seize any gaming apparatus used or kept, and to be used in any unlawful gaming house, or in any building, apartment or place, resorted to for the purpose of unlawful gaming. (3) To search for and seize any evidence material to the investigation or prosecution of any homicide or any felony: PROVIDED, That if the evidence is sought to be secured from any radio or television station or from any regularly published newspaper, magazine or wire service, or from any employee of such station, wire service or publication, the evidence shall be secured only through a subpoena duces tecum unless: (a) There is probable cause to believe that the person or persons in possession of the evidence may be involved in the crime under investigation; or (b) there is probable cause to believe that the evidence sought to be seized will be destroyed or hidden if subpoena duces tecum procedures are followed. As used in this subsection, "person or persons" includes both natural and judicial persons. (4) To search for and seize any instrument, apparatus or device used to obtain telephone or telegraph service in violation of RCW 9.26A.110 or 9.26A.115 .
RCW 10.122.020 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 122 / Section 020
RCW 10.122.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: (1) "Custodial interrogation" means express questioning or other actions or words by a law enforcement officer which are reasonably likely to elicit an incriminating response from an individual and occurs when reasonable individuals in the same circumstances would consider themselves in custody. (2) "Electronic recording" means an audio recording or audio and video recording that accurately records a custodial interrogation. "Record electronically" and "recorded electronically" have a corresponding meaning. (3) "Law enforcement agency" means a general authority Washington law enforcement agency or limited authority Washington law enforcement agency as those terms are defined in RCW 10.93.020 . (4) "Law enforcement officer" means a general authority Washington peace officer or limited authority Washington peace officer as those terms are defined in RCW 10.93.020 . (5) "Person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, statutory trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, or government; governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality; or any other legal or commercial entity. (6) "Place of detention" means a fixed location under the control of a law enforcement agency where individuals are questioned about alleged crimes or status offenses. The term includes a jail, police or sheriff's station, holding cell, correctional or detention facility, police vehicle, and[,] in the case of juveniles, schools. (7) "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (8) "Statement" means a communication whether oral, written, electronic, or nonverbal.
RCW 10.04.120 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 04 / Section 120
RCW 10.04.120: Stay of execution.
Status: in_force

Every defendant may stay the execution for the fine and costs for thirty days, by procuring sufficient sureties, to be approved by the district judge, to enter into recognizance before the district judge for the payment of the fine and costs; the entry of such recognizance shall be made on the docket of the district judge, and signed by the sureties, and shall have the same effect as a judgment, and if the same be not paid in thirty days, the district judge shall proceed as in like cases in the superior court.
RCW 10.77.580 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 580
RCW 10.77.580: Conditional release—Periodic review of case.
Status: in_force

Each person conditionally released pursuant to *RCW 10.77.550 shall have his or her case reviewed by the court which conditionally released him or her no later than one year after such release and no later than every two years thereafter, such time to be scheduled by the court. Review may occur in a shorter time or more frequently, if the court, in its discretion, on its own motion, or on motion of the person, the secretary of social and health services, the secretary of corrections, medical or mental health practitioner, or the prosecuting attorney, so determines. The sole question to be determined by the court is whether the person shall continue to be conditionally released. The court in making its determination shall be aided by the periodic reports filed pursuant to *RCW 10.77.545 and 10.77.565 , and the opinions of the secretary and other experts or professional persons. If the conditionally released person is indigent, and so requests, the court shall assist the person in obtaining a qualified expert or professional person to examine the person on his or her behalf. An expert or professional person obtained by a conditionally released indigent person who was committed to state psychiatric care following acquittal by reason of insanity shall be compensated out of funds of the office of public defense as provided in policies and procedures under chapter 2.70 RCW, in a manner consistent with the rules of professional conduct and the standards for indigent defense.
RCW 10.70.020 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 70 / Section 020
RCW 10.70.020: Mittimus upon sentence to imprisonment.
Status: in_force

When any person shall be sentenced to be imprisoned in the penitentiary or county jail, the clerk of the court shall, as soon as may be, make out and deliver to the sheriff of the county, or his or her deputy, a transcript from the minutes of the court of such conviction and sentence, duly certified by such clerk, which shall be sufficient authority for such sheriff to execute the sentence, who shall execute it accordingly.
RCW 10.85.030 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 85 / Section 030
RCW 10.85.030: Rewards by counties, cities, towns, port commissions authorized.
Status: in_force

The legislative authority of any county in the state, a port commission, or the governing body of a city or town, when in its opinion the public good requires it, is hereby authorized to offer and pay a suitable reward to any person or persons for information leading to: (a) The arrest of a specified person or persons convicted of or charged with any criminal offense; or (b) The arrest and conviction of a person or persons committing a specified criminal offense. In the event of crimes against county, port district, city, or town property, including but not limited to road signs, vehicles, buildings, or any other type of county, port district, city, or town property, the legislative authority of any county, a port commission, or the governing body of a city or town may offer and pay a suitable reward to any person or persons who shall furnish information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person of any offense against this county, port district, city, or town property, including but not limited to those offenses set forth in RCW 9A.48.070 through 9A.48.090 , whether or not the offense is a felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor.
RCW 10.101.050 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 101 / Section 050
RCW 10.101.050: Appropriated funds—Application, reports.
Status: in_force

The Washington state office of public defense shall disburse appropriated funds to counties and cities for the purpose of improving the quality of public defense services. Counties may apply for up to their pro rata share as set forth in RCW 10.101.060 provided that counties conform to application procedures established by the office of public defense and improve the quality of services for both juveniles and adults. Cities may apply for moneys pursuant to the grant program set forth in RCW 10.101.080 . In order to receive funds, each applying county or city must require that attorneys providing public defense services attend training approved by the office of public defense at least once per calendar year. Each applying county or city shall report the expenditure for all public defense services in the previous calendar year, as well as case statistics for that year, including per attorney caseloads, and shall provide a copy of each current public defense contract to the office of public defense with its application. Each individual or organization that contracts to perform public defense services for a county or city shall report to the county or city hours billed for nonpublic defense legal services in the previous calendar year, including number and types of private cases.Any member of the commission appointed pursuant to RCW 43.101.030 as an incumbent official or as an employee in a correctional system, as the case may be, shall immediately upon the termination of his or her holding of said office or employment, cease to be a member of the commission.
RCW 10.122.070 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 122 / Section 070
RCW 10.122.070: Exception for interrogation conducted by other jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

If a custodial interrogation occurs in another state in compliance with that state's law or is conducted by a federal law enforcement agency in compliance with federal law, the interrogation need not be recorded electronically unless the interrogation is conducted with intent to avoid the requirement of electronic recording in RCW 10.122.030 .
RCW 10.99.090 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 99 / Section 090
RCW 10.99.090: Policy adoption and implementation.
Status: in_force

(1) By December 1, 2004, the association shall develop a written model policy on domestic violence committed or allegedly committed by sworn employees of agencies. In developing the policy, the association shall convene a work group consisting of representatives from the following entities and professions: (a) Statewide organizations representing state and local enforcement officers; (b) A statewide organization providing training and education for agencies having the primary responsibility of serving victims of domestic violence with emergency shelter and other services; and (c) Any other organization or profession the association determines to be appropriate. (2) Members of the work group shall serve without compensation. (3) The model policy shall provide due process for employees and, at a minimum, meet the following standards: (a) Provide prehire screening procedures reasonably calculated to disclose whether an applicant for a sworn employee position: (i) Has committed or, based on credible sources, has been accused of committing an act of domestic violence; (ii) Is currently being investigated for an allegation of child abuse or neglect or has previously been investigated for founded allegations of child abuse or neglect; or (iii) Is currently or has previously been subject to any order under RCW 26.44.063 , this chapter, former chapter 10.14 RCW or former chapter 26.50 RCW, or to a domestic violence protection order or antiharassment protection order under chapter 7.105 RCW, or any equivalent order issued by another state or tribal court; (b) Provide for the mandatory, immediate response to acts or allegations of domestic violence committed or allegedly committed by a sworn employee of an agency; (c) Provide to a sworn employee, upon the request of the sworn employee or when the sworn employee has been alleged to have committed an act of domestic violence, information on programs under RCW 43.20A.735 ; (d) Provide for the mandatory, immediate reporting by employees when an employee becomes aware of an allegation of domestic violence committed or allegedly committed by a sworn employee of the agency employing the sworn employee; (e) Provide procedures to address reporting by an employee who is the victim of domestic violence committed or allegedly committed by a sworn employee of an agency; (f) Provide for the mandatory, immediate self-reporting by a sworn employee to his or her employing agency when an agency in any jurisdiction has responded to a domestic violence call in which the sworn employee committed or allegedly committed an act of domestic violence; (g) Provide for the mandatory, immediate self-reporting by a sworn employee to his or her employing agency if the employee is currently being investigated for an allegation of child abuse or neglect or has previously been investigated for founded allegations of child abuse or neglect, or is currently or has previously been subject to any order under RCW 26.44.063 , this chapter, former chapter 10.14 RCW or former chapter 26.50 RCW, or to a domestic violence protection order or antiharassment protection order under chapter 7.105 RCW, or any equivalent order issued by another state or tribal court; (h) Provide for the performance of prompt separate and impartial administrative and criminal investigations of acts or allegations of domestic violence committed or allegedly committed by a sworn employee of an agency; (i) Provide for appropriate action to be taken during an administrative or criminal investigation of acts or allegations of domestic violence committed or allegedly committed by a sworn employee of an agency. The policy shall provide procedures to address, in a manner consistent with applicable law and the agency's ability to maintain public safety within its jurisdiction, whether to relieve the sworn employee of agency-issued weapons and other agency-issued property and whether to suspend the sworn employee's power of arrest or other police powers pending resolution of any investigation; (j) Provide for prompt and appropriate discipline or sanctions when, after an agency investigation, it is determined that a sworn employee has committed an act of domestic violence; (k) Provide that, when there has been an allegation of domestic violence committed or allegedly committed by a sworn employee, the agency immediately make available to the alleged victim the following information: (i) The agency's written policy on domestic violence committed or allegedly committed by sworn employees; (ii) Information, including but not limited to contact information, about public and private nonprofit domestic violence advocates and services; and (iii) Information regarding relevant confidentiality policies related to the victim's information; (l) Provide procedures for the timely response, consistent with chapters 42.56 and 10.97 RCW, to an alleged victim's inquiries into the status of the administrative investigation and the procedures the agency will follow in an investigation of domestic violence committed or allegedly committed by a sworn employee; (m) Provide procedures requiring an agency to immediately notify the employing agency of a sworn employee when the notifying agency becomes aware of acts or allegations of domestic violence committed or allegedly committed by the sworn employee within the jurisdiction of the notifying agency; and (n) Provide procedures for agencies to access and share domestic violence training within their jurisdiction and with other jurisdictions. (4) By June 1, 2005, every agency shall adopt and implement a written policy on domestic violence committed or allegedly committed by sworn employees of the agency that meet the minimum standards specified in this section. In lieu of developing its own policy, the agency may adopt the model policy developed by the association under this section. In developing its own policy, or before adopting the model policy, the agency shall consult public and private nonprofit domestic violence advocates and any other organizations and professions the agency finds appropriate. (5)(a) Except as provided in this section, not later than June 30, 2006, every sworn employee of an agency shall be trained by the agency on the agency's policy required under this section. (b) Sworn employees hired by an agency on or after March 1, 2006, shall, within six months of beginning employment, be trained by the agency on the agency's policy required under this section. (6)(a) By June 1, 2005, every agency shall provide a copy of its policy developed under this section to the association and shall provide a statement notifying the association of whether the agency has complied with the training required under this section. The copy and statement shall be provided in electronic format unless the agency is unable to do so. The agency shall provide the association with any revisions to the policy upon adoption. (b) The association shall maintain a copy of each agency's policy and shall provide to the governor and legislature not later than January 1, 2006, a list of those agencies that have not developed and submitted policies and those agencies that have not stated their compliance with the training required under this section. (c) The association shall, upon request and within its resources, provide technical assistance to agencies in developing their policies.
RCW 10.77.106 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 106
RCW 10.77.106: Eligible for commitment regardless of cause.
Status: in_force

When a designated crisis responder or a professional person has determined that a person has a mental disorder, and is otherwise committable, the cause of the person's mental disorder shall not make the person ineligible for commitment under chapter 71.05 RCW.
RCW 10.61.060 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 61 / Section 060
RCW 10.61.060: Reconsideration of verdict.
Status: in_force

When there is a verdict of conviction in which it appears to the court that the jury have mistaken the law, the court may explain the reason for that opinion, and direct the jury to reconsider the verdict; and if after such reconsideration they return the same verdict it must be entered, but it shall be good cause for new trial. When there is a verdict of acquittal the court cannot require the jury to reconsider it.
RCW 10.88.400 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 88 / Section 400
RCW 10.88.400: Demand by governor of this state for extradition—Warrant—Agent.
Status: in_force

Whenever the governor of this state shall demand a person charged with crime or with escaping from confinement or breaking the terms of his or her bail, probation, or parole in this state, from the executive authority of any other state, or from the appropriate authority of the District of Columbia authorized to receive such demand under the laws of the United States, he or she shall issue a warrant under the seal of this state, to some agent, commanding him or her to receive the person so charged if delivered to him or her and convey him or her to the proper officer of the county in this state in which the offense was committed.
RCW 10.66.110 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 66 / Section 110
RCW 10.66.110: Jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

The superior courts shall have jurisdiction of all civil actions and all felony criminal proceedings brought under this chapter. Courts of limited jurisdiction shall have jurisdiction of all misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal actions brought under this chapter.
RCW 10.19.040 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 19 / Section 040
RCW 10.19.040: Officers authorized to take recognizance and approve bail.
Status: in_force

Any officer authorized to execute a warrant in a criminal action, may take the recognizance and justify and approve the bail; he or she may administer an oath and examine the bail as to its sufficiency.
RCW 10.97.030 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 97 / Section 030
RCW 10.97.030: Definitions.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, the definitions of terms in this section shall apply. (1) "The administration of criminal justice" means performance of any of the following activities: Detection, apprehension, detention, pretrial release, post-trial release, prosecution, adjudication, correctional supervision, or rehabilitation of accused persons or criminal offenders. The term also includes criminal identification activities and the collection, storage, dissemination of criminal history record information, and the compensation of victims of crime. (2) "Conviction or other disposition adverse to the subject" means any disposition of charges other than: (a) A decision not to prosecute; (b) a dismissal; or (c) acquittal; with the following exceptions, which shall be considered dispositions adverse to the subject: An acquittal due to a finding of not guilty by reason of insanity and a dismissal by reason of incompetency, pursuant to chapter 10.77 RCW; and a dismissal entered after a period of probation, suspension, or deferral of sentence. (3) "Conviction record" means criminal history record information relating to an incident which has led to a conviction or other disposition adverse to the subject. (4) "Criminal history record information" means information contained in records collected by criminal justice agencies, other than courts, on individuals, consisting of identifiable descriptions and notations of arrests, detentions, indictments, informations, or other formal criminal charges, and any disposition arising therefrom, including acquittals by reason of insanity, dismissals based on lack of competency, sentences, correctional supervision, and release. The term includes any issued certificates of restoration of opportunities and any information contained in records maintained by or obtained from criminal justice agencies, other than courts, which records provide individual identification of a person together with any portion of the individual's record of involvement in the criminal justice system as an alleged or convicted offender, except: (a) Posters, announcements, or lists for identifying or apprehending fugitives or wanted persons; (b) Original records of entry maintained by criminal justice agencies to the extent that such records are compiled and maintained chronologically and are accessible only on a chronological basis; (c) Court indices and records of public judicial proceedings, court decisions, and opinions, and information disclosed during public judicial proceedings; (d) Records of traffic violations which are not punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of more than ninety days; (e) Records of any traffic offenses as maintained by the department of licensing for the purpose of regulating the issuance, suspension, revocation, or renewal of drivers' or other operators' licenses and pursuant to RCW 46.52.130 ; (f) Records of any aviation violations or offenses as maintained by the department of transportation for the purpose of regulating pilots or other aviation operators, and pursuant to RCW 47.68.330 ; (g) Announcements of executive clemency; (h) Intelligence, analytical, or investigative reports and files. (5) "Criminal justice agency" means: (a) A court; or (b) a government agency which performs the administration of criminal justice pursuant to a statute or executive order and which allocates a substantial part of its annual budget to the administration of criminal justice. (6) "Disposition" means the formal conclusion of a criminal proceeding at whatever stage it occurs in the criminal justice system. (7) "Dissemination" means disclosing criminal history record information or disclosing the absence of criminal history record information to any person or agency outside the agency possessing the information, subject to the following exceptions: (a) When criminal justice agencies jointly participate in the maintenance of a single recordkeeping department as an alternative to maintaining separate records, the furnishing of information by that department to personnel of any participating agency is not a dissemination; (b) The furnishing of information by any criminal justice agency to another for the purpose of processing a matter through the criminal justice system, such as a police department providing information to a prosecutor for use in preparing a charge, is not a dissemination; (c) The reporting of an event to a recordkeeping agency for the purpose of maintaining the record is not a dissemination. (8) "Nonconviction data" consists of all criminal history record information relating to an incident which has not led to a conviction or other disposition adverse to the subject, and for which proceedings are no longer actively pending. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that proceedings are no longer actively pending if more than one year has elapsed since arrest, citation, charge, or service of warrant and no disposition has been entered.
RCW 10.32.080 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 32 / Section 080
RCW 10.32.080: Noncertified tribes—Fugitive transport.
Status: in_force

(1) A noncertified tribe that requests extradition pursuant to chapter 207, Laws of 2024 is responsible to arrange the transportation for the tribal fugitive from the place of detention to the tribal court or detention facility. The detention facility and noncertified tribe are encouraged to select the means of transport that best protects public safety after considering available resources. At the request of a noncertified tribe, a city, county, or the governor must engage in good faith efforts to negotiate an agreement to effectuate this subsection. (2) A tribal court representative who is certified as a general authority Washington peace officer under chapter 10.92 RCW, or who is cross-deputized pursuant to chapter 10.93 RCW, may transport a tribal fugitive within the state of Washington pursuant to an order of surrender.
RCW 10.77.560 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 560
RCW 10.77.560: Conditional release, furlough—Secretary's recommendation.
Status: in_force

No court may, without a hearing, enter an order conditionally releasing or authorizing the furlough of a person committed under this chapter, unless the secretary has recommended the release or furlough. If the secretary has not recommended the release or furlough, a hearing shall be held under *RCW 10.77.550 .
RCW 10.108.040 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 108 / Section 040
RCW 10.108.040: Liability immunity.
Status: in_force

No cause of action shall be maintained for civil damages in any court of this state against any radio or television broadcasting station or cable television system, or the employees, officers, directors, managers, or agents of the radio or television broadcasting station or cable television system, based on the broadcast of information supplied by law enforcement officials pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or restrict in any way any immunity or privilege a radio or television broadcasting station or cable television system may have under statute or common law for broadcasting or otherwise disseminating information.
RCW 10.01.040 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 01 / Section 040
RCW 10.01.040: Statutes—Repeal or amendment—Saving clause presumed.
Status: repealed

No offense committed and no penalty or forfeiture incurred previous to the time when any statutory provision shall be repealed, whether such repeal be express or implied, shall be affected by such repeal, unless a contrary intention is expressly declared in the repealing act, and no prosecution for any offense, or for the recovery of any penalty or forfeiture, pending at the time any statutory provision shall be repealed, whether such repeal be express or implied, shall be affected by such repeal, but the same shall proceed in all respects, as if such provision had not been repealed, unless a contrary intention is expressly declared in the repealing act. Whenever any criminal or penal statute shall be amended or repealed, all offenses committed or penalties or forfeitures incurred while it was in force shall be punished or enforced as if it were in force, notwithstanding such amendment or repeal, unless a contrary intention is expressly declared in the amendatory or repealing act, and every such amendatory or repealing statute shall be so construed as to save all criminal and penal proceedings, and proceedings to recover forfeitures, pending at the time of its enactment, unless a contrary intention is expressly declared therein.
RCW 10.79.080 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 79 / Section 080
RCW 10.79.080: Strip, body cavity searches—Warrant, authorization, report.
Status: in_force

(1) No person may be subjected to a body cavity search by or at the direction of a law enforcement agency unless a search warrant is issued pursuant to superior court criminal rules. (2) No law enforcement officer may seek a warrant for a body cavity search without first obtaining specific authorization for the body cavity search from the ranking shift supervisor of the law enforcement authority. Authorization for the body cavity search may be obtained electronically. (3) Before any body cavity search is authorized or conducted, a thorough pat-down search, a thorough electronic metal-detector search, and a thorough clothing search, where appropriate, must be used to search for and seize any evidence of a crime, contraband, fruits of crime, things otherwise criminally possessed, weapons, or other things by means of which a crime has been committed or reasonably appears about to be committed. No body cavity search shall be authorized or conducted unless these other methods do not satisfy the safety, security, or evidentiary concerns of the law enforcement agency. (4) A law enforcement officer requesting a body cavity search shall prepare and sign a report regarding the body cavity search. The report shall include: (a) A copy of the written authorization required under subsection (2) of this section; (b) A copy of the warrant and any supporting documents required under subsection (1) of this section; (c) The name and sex of all persons conducting or observing the search; (d) The time, date, place, and description of the search; and (e) A statement of the results of the search and a list of any items removed from the person as a result of the search. The report shall be retained as part of the law enforcement agency's records.
RCW 10.37.015 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 37 / Section 015
RCW 10.37.015: Charge by information or indictment—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall be held to answer in any court for an alleged crime or offense, unless upon an information filed by the prosecuting attorney, or upon an indictment by a grand jury, except in cases of misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor before a district or municipal judge, or before a court-martial, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section. (2) Violations of RCW 46.20.342 (1)(c)(iv) may be required by the prosecuting attorney to be referred to his or her office for consideration of filing an information or for entry into a precharge diversion program.
RCW 10.05.040 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 05 / Section 040
RCW 10.05.040: Investigation and examination.
Status: in_force

The program to which such person is referred, or the department of social and health services if the petition is brought under RCW 10.05.020 (2), shall conduct an investigation and examination to determine: (1) Whether the person suffers from the problem described; (2) Whether the problem is such that if not treated, or if no child welfare services are provided, there is a probability that similar misconduct will occur in the future; (3) Whether extensive and long term treatment is required; (4) Whether effective treatment or child welfare services for the person's problem are available; and (5) Whether the person is amenable to treatment or willing to cooperate with child welfare services.
RCW 10.122.140 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 122 / Section 140
RCW 10.122.140: Handling and preserving electronic recording.
Status: in_force

Each law enforcement agency in this state shall establish and enforce procedures to ensure that the electronic recording of all or part of a custodial interrogation is identified, accessible, and preserved throughout the length of any resulting sentence, including any period of community custody extending through final discharge.
RCW 10.40.090 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 40 / Section 090
RCW 10.40.090: Sustaining motion—Effect of.
Status: in_force

An order to set aside the indictment or information as provided in this chapter shall be no bar to a future prosecution for the same offense.
RCW 10.16.160 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 16 / Section 160
RCW 10.16.160: Witnesses—Failure to furnish recognizance—Commitment—Deposition—Discharge.
Status: in_force

All witnesses required to recognize with or without sureties shall, if they refuse, be committed to the county jail by the magistrate, there to remain until they comply with such orders or be otherwise discharged according to law: PROVIDED, That when the magistrate is satisfied that any witness required to recognize with sureties is unable to comply with such order, the magistrate shall immediately take the deposition of such witness and discharge the witness from custody upon the witness' own recognizance. The testimony of the witness shall be reduced to writing by a district judge or some competent person under the judge's direction, and only the exact words of the witness shall be taken; the deposition, except the cross-examination, shall be in the narrative form, and upon the cross-examination the questions and answers shall be taken in full. The defendant must be present in person when the deposition is taken, and shall have an opportunity to cross-examine the witnesses; the defendant may make any objections to the admission of any part of the testimony, and all objections shall be noted by the district judge; but the district judge shall not decide as to the admissibility of the evidence, but shall take all the testimony offered by the witness. The deposition must be carefully read to the witness, and any corrections the witness may desire to make thereto shall be made in presence of the defendant by adding the same to the deposition as first taken; it must be signed by the witness, certified by the district judge, and transmitted to the clerk of the superior court, in the same manner as depositions in civil actions. And if the witness is not present when required to testify in the case, either before the grand jury or upon the trial in the superior court, the deposition shall be submitted to the judge of such superior court, upon the objections noted by the district judge, and such judge shall suppress so much of said deposition as such judge shall find to be inadmissible, and the remainder of the deposition may be read as evidence in the case, either before the grand jury or upon the trial in the court.
RCW 10.55.010 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 55 / Section 010
RCW 10.55.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

"Witness" as used in this chapter shall include a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution or proceeding. The word "state" shall include any territory of the United States and the District of Columbia. The word "summons" shall include a subpoena, order or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness.
RCW 10.122.060 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 122 / Section 060
RCW 10.122.060: Exception for individual's refusal to be recorded electronically.
Status: in_force

(1) A custodial interrogation to which RCW 10.122.030 otherwise applies need not be recorded electronically if the individual to be interrogated indicates that the individual will not participate in the interrogation if it is recorded electronically. If feasible, the agreement to participate without recording must be recorded electronically. (2) If, during a custodial interrogation to which RCW 10.122.030 otherwise applies, the individual being interrogated indicates that the individual will not participate in further interrogation unless electronic recording ceases, the remainder of the custodial interrogation need not be recorded electronically. If feasible, the individual's agreement to participate without further recording must be recorded electronically. (3) A law enforcement officer, with intent to avoid the requirement of electronic recording in RCW 10.122.030 , may not encourage an individual to request that a recording not be made.
RCW 10.122.110 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 122 / Section 110
RCW 10.122.110: Burden of persuasion.
Status: in_force

If the prosecution relies on an exception in RCW 10.122.050 through 10.122.100 to justify a failure to record electronically a custodial interrogation, the prosecution must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the exception applies.
RCW 10.77.405 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 405
RCW 10.77.405: Mental condition evaluations—Reports and recommendations required—Discharge of defendant when determined competent to stand trial.
Status: in_force

(1)(a)(i) The expert conducting the evaluation shall provide his or her report and recommendation to the court in which the criminal proceeding is pending. For a competency evaluation of a defendant who is released from custody, if the evaluation cannot be completed within twenty-one days due to a lack of cooperation by the defendant, the evaluator shall notify the court that he or she is unable to complete the evaluation because of such lack of cooperation. (ii) A copy of the report and recommendation shall be provided to the designated crisis responder, the prosecuting attorney, the defense attorney, and the professional person at the local correctional facility where the defendant is being held, or if there is no professional person, to the person designated under (a)(iv) of this subsection. Upon request, the evaluator shall also provide copies of any source documents relevant to the evaluation to the designated crisis responder. (iii) Any facility providing inpatient services related to competency shall discharge the defendant as soon as the facility determines that the defendant is competent to stand trial. Discharge shall not be postponed during the writing and distribution of the evaluation report. Distribution of an evaluation report by a facility providing inpatient services shall ordinarily be accomplished within two working days or less following the final evaluation of the defendant. If the defendant is discharged to the custody of a local correctional facility, the local correctional facility must continue the medication regimen prescribed by the facility, when clinically appropriate, unless the defendant refuses to cooperate with medication and an involuntary medication order by the court has not been entered. (iv) If there is no professional person at the local correctional facility, the local correctional facility shall designate a professional person as defined in RCW 71.05.020 or, in cooperation with the behavioral health administrative services organization, a professional person at the behavioral health administrative services organization to receive the report and recommendation. (v) Upon commencement of a defendant's evaluation in the local correctional facility, the local correctional facility must notify the evaluator of the name of the professional person, or person designated under (a)(iv) of this subsection, to receive the report and recommendation. (b) If the evaluator concludes, under *RCW 10.77.400 (3)(f), the person should be evaluated by a designated crisis responder under chapter 71.05 RCW, the court shall order such evaluation be conducted prior to release from confinement when the person is acquitted or convicted and sentenced to confinement for twenty-four months or less, or when charges are dismissed pursuant to a finding of incompetent to stand trial. (2) The designated crisis responder shall provide written notification within twenty-four hours of the results of the determination whether to commence proceedings under chapter 71.05 RCW. The notification shall be provided to the persons identified in subsection (1)(a) of this section. (3) The prosecuting attorney shall provide a copy of the results of any proceedings commenced by the designated crisis responder under subsection (2) of this section to the secretary. (4) A facility conducting a civil commitment evaluation under *RCW 10.77.645 (7) or 10.77.650 (6)(b) that makes a determination to release the person instead of filing a civil commitment petition must provide written notice to the prosecutor and defense attorney at least twenty-four hours prior to release. The notice may be given by email, facsimile, or other means reasonably likely to communicate the information immediately. (5) The fact of admission and all information and records compiled, obtained, or maintained in the course of providing services under this chapter may also be disclosed to the courts solely to prevent the entry of any evaluation or treatment order that is inconsistent with any order entered under chapter 71.05 RCW.
RCW 10.101.070 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 101 / Section 070
RCW 10.101.070: County moneys.
Status: in_force

The moneys shall be distributed to each county determined to be eligible to receive moneys by the office of public defense as determined under this section. Ninety percent of the funding appropriated shall be designated as "county moneys" and shall be distributed as follows: (1) Six percent of the county moneys appropriated shall be distributed as a base allocation among the eligible counties. A county's base allocation shall be equal to this six percent divided by the total number of eligible counties. (2) Ninety-four percent of the county moneys appropriated shall be distributed among the eligible counties as follows: (a) Fifty percent of this amount shall be distributed on a pro rata basis to each eligible county based upon the population of the county as a percentage of the total population of all eligible counties; and (b) Fifty percent of this amount shall be distributed on a pro rata basis to each eligible county based upon the annual number of criminal cases filed in the county superior court as a percentage of the total annual number of criminal cases filed in the superior courts of all eligible counties. (3) Under this section: (a) The population of the county is the most recent number determined by the office of financial management; (b) The annual number of criminal cases filed in the county superior court is determined by the most recent annual report of the courts of Washington, as published by the office of the administrator for the courts; (c) Distributions and eligibility for distributions in the 2005-2007 biennium shall be based on 2004 figures for the annual number of criminal cases that are filed as described under (b) of this subsection. Future distributions shall be based on the most recent figures for the annual number of criminal cases that are filed as described under (b) of this subsection.Members of the commission shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and shall be reimbursed for their travel expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . Attendance at meetings of the commission shall be deemed performance by a member of the duties of his or her employment.
RCW 10.98.020 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 98 / Section 020
RCW 10.98.020: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the criminal justice information act.
RCW 10.99.020 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 99 / Section 020
RCW 10.99.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Agency" means a general authority Washington law enforcement agency as defined in RCW 10.93.020 . (2) "Association" means the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs. (3) "Dating relationship" has the same meaning as in RCW 7.105.010 . (4) "Domestic violence" includes but is not limited to any of the following crimes when committed either by (a) one family or household member against another family or household member, or (b) one intimate partner against another intimate partner: (i) Assault in the first degree (RCW 9A.36.011 ); (ii) Assault in the second degree (RCW 9A.36.021 ); (iii) Assault in the third degree (RCW 9A.36.031 ); (iv) Assault in the fourth degree (RCW 9A.36.041 ); (v) Drive-by shooting (RCW 9A.36.045 ); (vi) Reckless endangerment (RCW 9A.36.050 ); (vii) Coercion (RCW 9A.36.070 ); (viii) Burglary in the first degree (RCW 9A.52.020 ); (ix) Burglary in the second degree (RCW 9A.52.030 ); (x) Criminal trespass in the first degree (RCW 9A.52.070 ); (xi) Criminal trespass in the second degree (RCW 9A.52.080 ); (xii) Malicious mischief in the first degree (RCW 9A.48.070 ); (xiii) Malicious mischief in the second degree (RCW 9A.48.080 ); (xiv) Malicious mischief in the third degree (RCW 9A.48.090 ); (xv) Kidnapping in the first degree (RCW 9A.40.020 ); (xvi) Kidnapping in the second degree (RCW 9A.40.030 ); (xvii) Unlawful imprisonment (RCW 9A.40.040 ); (xviii) Violation of the provisions of a restraining order, no-contact order, or protection order restraining or enjoining the person or restraining the person from going onto the grounds of or entering a residence, workplace, school, or day care, or prohibiting the person from knowingly coming within, or knowingly remaining within, a specified distance of a location, a protected party's person, or a protected party's vehicle (chapter 7.105 RCW, or RCW 10.99.040 , 10.99.050 , 26.09.300 , * 26.10.220 , 26.26B.050 , 26.44.063 , 26.44.150 , or 26.52.070 , or any of the former RCW 26.50.060 , 26.50.070 , 26.50.130 , and 74.34.145 ); (xix) Rape in the first degree (RCW 9A.44.040 ); (xx) Rape in the second degree (RCW 9A.44.050 ); (xxi) Residential burglary (RCW 9A.52.025 ); (xxii) Stalking (RCW 9A.46.110 ); and (xxiii) Interference with the reporting of domestic violence (RCW 9A.36.150 ). (5) "Electronic monitoring" means the same as in RCW 9.94A.030 . (6) "Employee" means any person currently employed with an agency. (7) "Family or household members" means: (a) Adult persons related by blood or marriage; (b) adult persons who are presently residing together or who have resided together in the past; and (c) persons who have a biological or legal parent-child relationship, including stepparents and stepchildren and grandparents and grandchildren. (8) "Intimate partners" means: (a) Spouses or domestic partners; (b) former spouses or former domestic partners; (c) persons who have a child in common regardless of whether they have been married or have lived together at any time; (d) adult persons presently or previously residing together who have or have had a dating relationship; (e) persons 16 years of age or older who are presently residing together or who have resided together in the past and who have or have had a dating relationship; or (f) persons 16 years of age or older with whom a person 16 years of age or older has or has had a dating relationship. (9) "Sworn employee" means a general authority Washington peace officer as defined in RCW 10.93.020 , any person appointed under RCW 35.21.333 , and any person appointed or elected to carry out the duties of the sheriff under chapter 36.28 RCW. (10) "Victim" means a family or household member or an intimate partner who has been subjected to domestic violence.
RCW 10.77.625 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 625
RCW 10.77.625: Competency evaluation or restoration services—Offer of admission—City or county jail to transport defendant.
Status: in_force

(1) A city or county jail shall transport a defendant to a state hospital or other secure facility designated by the department within one day of receipt of an offer of admission of the defendant for competency evaluation or restoration services. (2) City and county jails must cooperate with competency evaluators and the department to arrange for competency evaluators to have reasonable, timely, and appropriate access to defendants for the purpose of performing evaluations under this chapter to accommodate the seven-day performance target for completing competency evaluations for defendants in custody.
RCW 10.122.090 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 122 / Section 090
RCW 10.122.090: Exception for safety of individual or protection of identity.
Status: in_force

A custodial interrogation to which RCW 10.122.030 otherwise applies need not be recorded electronically if a law enforcement officer conducting the interrogation or the officer's superior reasonably believes that electronic recording would disclose the identity of a confidential informant or jeopardize the safety of an officer, the individual being interrogated, or another individual. If feasible and consistent with the safety of a confidential informant, an explanation of the basis for the belief that electronic recording would disclose the informant's identity must be recorded electronically at the time of the interrogation. If contemporaneous recording of the basis for the belief is not feasible, the recording must be made as soon as practicable after the interrogation is completed.
RCW 10.43.030 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 43 / Section 030
RCW 10.43.030: Conviction or acquittal in other county.
Status: in_force

Whenever, upon the trial of any person for a crime, it shall appear that the defendant has already been acquitted or convicted upon the merits, of the same crime, in a court having jurisdiction of such offense in another county of this state, such former acquittal or conviction is a sufficient defense.
RCW 10.01.180 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 01 / Section 180
RCW 10.01.180: Fine or costs—Default in payment—Contempt of court—Enforcement, collection procedures.
Status: in_force

(1) A defendant sentenced to pay any fine, penalty, assessment, fee, or costs who willfully defaults in the payment thereof or of any installment is in contempt of court as provided in chapter 7.21 RCW. The court may issue a warrant of arrest for his or her appearance. (2) When any fine, penalty, assessment, fee, or assessment of costs is imposed on a corporation or unincorporated association, it is the duty of the person authorized to make disbursement from the assets of the corporation or association to pay the obligation from those assets, and his or her failure to do so may be held to be contempt. (3)(a) The court shall not sanction a defendant for contempt based on failure to pay fines, penalties, assessments, fees, or costs unless the court finds, after a hearing and on the record, that the failure to pay is willful. A failure to pay is willful if the defendant has the current ability to pay but refuses to do so. (b) In determining whether the defendant has the current ability to pay, the court shall inquire into and consider: (i) The defendant's income and assets; (ii) the defendant's basic living costs as defined by RCW 10.101.010 and other liabilities including child support and other legal financial obligations; and (iii) the defendant's bona fide efforts to acquire additional resources. A defendant who is indigent as defined in RCW 10.01.160 (3) is presumed to lack the current ability to pay. (c) If the court determines that the defendant is homeless or a person who is mentally ill, as defined in RCW 71.24.025 , failure to pay a legal financial obligation is not willful contempt and shall not subject the defendant to penalties. (4) If a term of imprisonment for contempt for nonpayment of any fine, penalty, assessment, fee, or costs is ordered, the term of imprisonment shall be set forth in the commitment order, and shall not exceed one day for each $25 of the amount ordered, 30 days if the amount ordered of costs was imposed upon conviction of a violation or misdemeanor, or one year in any other case, whichever is the shorter period. A person committed for nonpayment of any fine, penalty, assessment, fee, or costs shall be given credit toward payment for each day of imprisonment at the rate specified in the commitment order. (5) If it appears to the satisfaction of the court that the default in the payment of any fine, penalty, assessment, fee, or costs is not willful contempt, the court may, and if the defendant is indigent as defined in RCW 10.01.160 (3), the court shall enter an order: (a) Allowing the defendant additional time for payment; (b) reducing the amount thereof or of each installment; (c) revoking the fine, penalty, assessment, fee, or costs or the unpaid portion thereof in whole or in part; or (d) converting the unpaid fine, penalty, assessment, fee, or costs to community restitution hours, if the jurisdiction operates a community restitution program, at the rate of no less than the state minimum wage established in RCW 49.46.020 for each hour of community restitution. (6) A default in the payment of any fine, penalty, assessment, fee, or costs or any installment thereof may be collected by any means authorized by law for the enforcement of a judgment. The levy of execution for the collection of any fine, penalty, assessment, fee, or costs shall not discharge a defendant committed to imprisonment for contempt until the amount has actually been collected.
RCW 10.37.190 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 37 / Section 190
RCW 10.37.190: Words and phrases—How used.
Status: in_force

The words used in an indictment or information must be construed in their usual acceptation, in common language, except words and phrases defined by law, which are to be construed according to their legal meaning.
RCW 10.93.060 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 93 / Section 060
RCW 10.93.060: Privileges and immunities applicable.
Status: in_force

All of the privileges and immunities from liability, exemption from laws, ordinances, and rules, all pension, relief, disability, worker's compensation insurance, and other benefits which apply to the activity of officers, agents, or employees of any law enforcement agency when performing their respective functions within the territorial limits of their respective agencies shall apply to them and to their primary commissioning agencies to the same degree and extent while such persons are engaged in the performance of authorized functions and duties under this chapter.
RCW 10.77.600 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 600
RCW 10.77.600: Mental incapacity as bar to proceedings.
Status: in_force

No incompetent person shall be tried, convicted, or sentenced for the commission of an offense so long as such incapacity continues.
RCW 10.37.160 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 37 / Section 160
RCW 10.37.160: Statute—Exact words need not be used.
Status: in_force

Words used in a statute to define a crime need not be strictly pursued in the indictment or information, but other words conveying the same meaning may be used.
RCW 10.116.010 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 116 / Section 010
RCW 10.116.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Law enforcement agency" includes any "general authority Washington law enforcement agency" and any "limited authority Washington law enforcement agency," as those terms are defined in RCW 10.93.020 , and any state or local agency providing or otherwise responsible for the custody, safety, and security of adults or juveniles incarcerated in correctional, jail, or detention facilities. "Law enforcement agency" does not include the national guard or state guard under Title 38 RCW or any other division of the United States armed forces. (2) "Peace officer" includes any "general authority Washington peace officer," "limited authority Washington peace officer," and "specially commissioned Washington peace officer" as those terms are defined in RCW 10.93.020 , and any employee, whether part-time or full-time, of a jail, correctional, or detention facility who is responsible for the custody, safety, and security of adult or juvenile persons confined in the facility.
RCW 10.32.060 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 32 / Section 060
RCW 10.32.060: Noncertified tribes—Order of surrender.
Status: in_force

(1) The attorney general or prosecuting attorney shall submit all applicable documents specified in RCW 10.32.030 to a superior court judge in this state along with a motion for an order of surrender. The motion for an order of surrender shall be served upon the person whose extradition is demanded. (2) A person who is served with a motion for an order of surrender shall be taken before a superior court judge in this state the next judicial day. The judge shall inform the person of the demand made for the person's surrender and the underlying reason for the demand, and that the person has the right to demand and procure legal counsel. (3) The person whose return is demanded may, in the presence of any superior court judge, sign a statement that the person consents to his or her return to the noncertified tribe. However, before such waiver may be executed, it shall be the duty of such judge to inform the person of his or her right to test the legality of the extradition request before an order of surrender may be issued. (4) Any hearing to test the legality of the extradition request shall occur within three judicial days, excluding weekends and holidays, of the person receiving notice of the motion for an order of surrender. The hearing is limited to determining: (a) Whether the person has been charged with or convicted of a crime by the noncertified tribe; (b) Whether the person before the court is the person named in the request for extradition; and (c) Whether the person is a fugitive. (5) The guilt or innocence of the person as to the crime of which the person is charged may not be inquired into by a superior court judge except as it may be necessary to identify the person held as being the person charged with the crime. (6) If the superior court judge determines that the requirements of subsection (4) of this section and RCW 10.32.030 have been met, the judge shall issue an order of surrender to the noncertified tribe. If the noncertified tribe does not take custody of the person pursuant to the order of surrender on the date the person is scheduled to be released from the place of detention or within 48 hours of the entry of the order of surrender, whichever is later, the person may be released from custody with bail conditioned on the person's appearance before the court at a time specified for his or her surrender to the noncertified tribe or for the vacation of the order of surrender.
RCW 10.37.140 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 37 / Section 140
RCW 10.37.140: Perjury—Subornation of perjury—Description of matter.
Status: in_force

In an indictment or information for perjury, or subornation of perjury, it is sufficient to set forth the substance of the controversy or matter in respect to which the crime was committed, and in what court or before whom the oath alleged to be false was taken, and that the court or person before whom it was taken had authority to administer it, with proper allegations of the falsity of the matter on which the perjury is assigned; but the indictment or information need not set forth the pleadings, record or proceedings with which the oath is connected, nor the commission or authority of the court or person before whom the perjury was committed.
RCW 10.122.130 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 122 / Section 130
RCW 10.122.130: Procedural remedies.
Status: in_force

(1) Unless the court finds that an exception in RCW 10.122.050 through 10.122.100 applies, the court shall consider the failure to record electronically all or part of a custodial interrogation to which RCW 10.122.030 applies in determining whether a statement made during the interrogation is admissible, including whether it was voluntarily made. (2) If the court admits into evidence a statement made during a custodial interrogation that was not recorded electronically in compliance with RCW 10.122.030 , the court shall afford the defendant the opportunity to present to the jury the fact that the statement was not recorded electronically in compliance with RCW 10.122.030 .
RCW 10.58.035 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 58 / Section 035
RCW 10.58.035: Statement of defendant—Admissibility.
Status: in_force

(1) In criminal and juvenile offense proceedings where independent proof of the corpus delicti is absent, and the alleged victim of the crime is dead or incompetent to testify, a lawfully obtained and otherwise admissible confession, admission, or other statement of the defendant shall be admissible into evidence if there is substantial independent evidence that would tend to establish the trustworthiness of the confession, admission, or other statement of the defendant. (2) In determining whether there is substantial independent evidence that the confession, admission, or other statement of the defendant is trustworthy, the court shall consider, but is not limited to: (a) Whether there is any evidence corroborating or contradicting the facts set out in the statement, including the elements of the offense; (b) The character of the witness reporting the statement and the number of witnesses to the statement; (c) Whether a record of the statement was made and the timing of the making of the record in relation to the making of the statement; and/or (d) The relationship between the witness and the defendant. (3) Where the court finds that the confession, admission, or other statement of the defendant is sufficiently trustworthy to be admitted, the court shall issue a written order setting forth the rationale for admission. (4) Nothing in this section may be construed to prevent the defendant from arguing to the jury or judge in a bench trial that the statement is not trustworthy or that the evidence is otherwise insufficient to convict.
RCW 10.82.020 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 82 / Section 020
RCW 10.82.020: Stay of execution for sixty days on recognizance.
Status: in_force

Every defendant against whom a judgment has been rendered for fine and costs, may stay the execution for the fine assessed and costs for sixty days from the rendition of the judgment, by procuring one or more sufficient sureties, to enter into a recognizance in open court, acknowledging themselves to be bail for such fine and costs.
RCW 10.98.080 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 98 / Section 080
RCW 10.98.080: State identification number, furnishing of.
Status: in_force

The section shall promptly furnish a state identification number to the originating agency and to the prosecuting attorney who received a copy of the arrest and fingerprint form. In the case of juvenile felony-like adjudications, the section shall furnish, upon request, the state identification number to the juvenile information section of the administrative office of the courts.
RCW 10.31.100 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 31 / Section 100
RCW 10.31.100: Arrest without warrant.
Status: in_force

A police officer having probable cause to believe that a person has committed or is committing a felony shall have the authority to arrest the person without a warrant. A police officer may arrest a person without a warrant for committing a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor only when the offense is committed in the presence of an officer, except as provided in subsections (1) through (11) of this section. (1) Any police officer having probable cause to believe that a person has committed or is committing a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor, involving physical harm or threats of harm to any person or property or the unlawful taking of property or involving the use or possession of cannabis, or involving the acquisition, possession, or consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of twenty-one years under RCW 66.44.270 , or involving criminal trespass under RCW 9A.52.070 or 9A.52.080 , shall have the authority to arrest the person. (2) A police officer shall arrest and take into custody, pending release on bail, personal recognizance, or court order, a person without a warrant when the officer has probable cause to believe that: (a) A domestic violence protection order, a sexual assault protection order, a stalking protection order, or a vulnerable adult protection order has been issued, of which the person has knowledge, under chapter 7.105 RCW, or an order has been issued, of which the person has knowledge, under RCW 26.44.063 , or chapter 9A.40 , 9A.46, 9A.88, 10.99, 26.09, 26.26A, 26.26B, or 74.34 RCW, or any of the former chapters 7.90 , 7.92, and 26.50 RCW, restraining the person and the person has violated the terms of the order restraining the person from acts or threats of violence, or restraining the person from going onto the grounds of, or entering, a residence, workplace, school, or day care, or prohibiting the person from knowingly coming within, or knowingly remaining within, a specified distance of a location, a protected party's person, or a protected party's vehicle, or requiring the person to submit to electronic monitoring, or, in the case of an order issued under RCW 26.44.063 , imposing any other restrictions or conditions upon the person; (b) An extreme risk protection order has been issued against the person under chapter 7.105 RCW or former RCW 7.94.040 , the person has knowledge of the order, and the person has violated the terms of the order prohibiting the person from having in the person's custody or control, purchasing, possessing, accessing, or receiving a firearm or concealed pistol license; (c) A foreign protection order, as defined in RCW 26.52.010 , or a Canadian domestic violence protection order, as defined in RCW 26.55.010 , has been issued of which the person under restraint has knowledge and the person under restraint has violated a provision of the foreign protection order or the Canadian domestic violence protection order prohibiting the person under restraint from contacting or communicating with another person, or excluding the person under restraint from a residence, workplace, school, or day care, or prohibiting the person from knowingly coming within, or knowingly remaining within, a specified distance of a location, a protected party's person, or a protected party's vehicle, or a violation of any provision for which the foreign protection order or the Canadian domestic violence protection order specifically indicates that a violation will be a crime; or (d) The person is eighteen years or older and within the preceding four hours has assaulted a family or household member or intimate partner as defined in RCW 10.99.020 and the officer believes: (i) A felonious assault has occurred; (ii) an assault has occurred which has resulted in bodily injury to the victim, whether the injury is observable by the responding officer or not; or (iii) that any physical action has occurred which was intended to cause another person reasonably to fear imminent serious bodily injury or death. Bodily injury means physical pain, illness, or an impairment of physical condition. When the officer has probable cause to believe that family or household members or intimate partners have assaulted each other, the officer is not required to arrest both persons. The officer shall arrest the person whom the officer believes to be the primary aggressor. In making this determination, the officer shall make every reasonable effort to consider: (A) The intent to protect victims of domestic violence under RCW 10.99.010 ; (B) the comparative extent of injuries inflicted or serious threats creating fear of physical injury; and (C) the history of domestic violence of each person involved, including whether the conduct was part of an ongoing pattern of abuse. (3) Any police officer having probable cause to believe that a person has committed or is committing a violation of any of the following traffic laws shall have the authority to arrest the person: (a) RCW 46.52.010 , relating to duty on striking an unattended car or other property; (b) RCW 46.52.020 , relating to duty in case of injury to, or death of, a person or damage to an attended vehicle; (c) RCW 46.61.500 or 46.61.530 , relating to reckless driving or racing of vehicles; (d) RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504 , relating to persons under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs; (e) RCW 46.61.503 or 46.25.110 , relating to persons having alcohol or THC in their system; (f) RCW 46.20.342 , relating to driving a motor vehicle while operator's license is suspended or revoked; (g) RCW 46.61.5249 , relating to operating a motor vehicle in a negligent manner. (4) A law enforcement officer investigating at the scene of a motor vehicle accident may arrest the driver of a motor vehicle involved in the accident if the officer has probable cause to believe that the driver has committed, in connection with the accident, a violation of any traffic law or regulation. (5)(a) A law enforcement officer investigating at the scene of a motor vessel accident may arrest the operator of a motor vessel involved in the accident if the officer has probable cause to believe that the operator has committed, in connection with the accident, a criminal violation of chapter 79A.60 RCW. (b) A law enforcement officer investigating at the scene of a motor vessel accident may issue a citation for an infraction to the operator of a motor vessel involved in the accident if the officer has probable cause to believe that the operator has committed, in connection with the accident, a violation of any boating safety law of chapter 79A.60 RCW. (6) Any police officer having probable cause to believe that a person has committed or is committing a violation of RCW 79A.60.040 shall have the authority to arrest the person. (7) An officer may act upon the request of a law enforcement officer, in whose presence a traffic infraction was committed, to stop, detain, arrest, or issue a notice of traffic infraction to the driver who is believed to have committed the infraction. The request by the witnessing officer shall give an officer the authority to take appropriate action under the laws of the state of Washington. (8) Any police officer having probable cause to believe that a person has committed or is committing any act of indecent exposure, as defined in RCW 9A.88.010 , may arrest the person. (9) A police officer may arrest and take into custody, pending release on bail, personal recognizance, or court order, a person without a warrant when the officer has probable cause to believe that an antiharassment protection order has been issued of which the person has knowledge under chapter 7.105 RCW or former chapter 10.14 RCW and the person has violated the terms of that order. (10) Any police officer having probable cause to believe that a person has, within twenty-four hours of the alleged violation, committed a violation of RCW 9A.50.020 may arrest such person. (11) A police officer having probable cause to believe that a person illegally possesses or illegally has possessed a firearm or other dangerous weapon on private or public elementary or secondary school premises shall have the authority to arrest the person. For purposes of this subsection, the term "firearm" has the meaning defined in RCW 9.41.010 and the term "dangerous weapon" has the meaning defined in RCW 9.41.250 and 9.41.280 (1) (c) through (e). (12) A law enforcement officer having probable cause to believe that a person has committed a violation under RCW 77.15.160 (5) may issue a citation for an infraction to the person in connection with the violation. (13) A law enforcement officer having probable cause to believe that a person has committed a criminal violation under RCW 77.15.809 or 77.15.811 may arrest the person in connection with the violation. (14) Except as specifically provided in subsections (2), (3), (4), and (7) of this section, nothing in this section extends or otherwise affects the powers of arrest prescribed in Title 46 RCW. (15) No police officer may be held criminally or civilly liable for making an arrest pursuant to subsection (2) or (9) of this section if the police officer acts in good faith and without malice. (16)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, a police officer shall arrest and keep in custody, until release by a judicial officer on bail, personal recognizance, or court order, a person without a warrant when the officer has probable cause to believe that the person has violated RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504 or an equivalent local ordinance and the police officer: (i) Has knowledge that the person has a prior offense as defined in RCW 46.61.5055 within ten years; or (ii) has knowledge, based on a review of the information available to the officer at the time of arrest, that the person is charged with or is awaiting arraignment for an offense that would qualify as a prior offense as defined in RCW 46.61.5055 if it were a conviction. (b) A police officer is not required to keep in custody a person under (a) of this subsection if the person requires immediate medical attention and is admitted to a hospital.
RCW 10.79.120 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 79 / Section 120
RCW 10.79.120: Strip, body cavity searches—Application of RCW 10.79.130 through 10.79.160.
Status: in_force

RCW 10.79.130 through 10.79.160 apply to any person in custody at a holding, detention, or local correctional facility, other than a person committed to incarceration by order of a court, regardless of whether an arrest warrant or other court order was issued before the person was arrested or otherwise taken into custody unless the court issuing the warrant has determined that the person shall not be released on personal recognizance, bail, or bond. RCW 10.79.130 through 10.79.160 do not apply to a person held for post-conviction incarceration for a criminal offense. The definitions and remedies provided by RCW 10.79.070 and 10.79.110 apply to RCW 10.79.130 through 10.79.160 .
RCW 10.32.007 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 32 / Section 007
RCW 10.32.007: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the "tribal warrants act."
RCW 10.05.050 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 05 / Section 050
RCW 10.05.050: Report to court—Recommended treatment plan—Commitment to provide treatment.
Status: in_force

(1) The program, or the department of social and health services if the petition is brought under RCW 10.05.020 (2), shall make a written report to the court stating its findings and recommendations after the examination required by RCW 10.05.040 . If its findings and recommendations support treatment or the implementation of a child welfare service plan, it shall also recommend a treatment or service plan setting out: (a) The type; (b) Nature; (c) Length; (d) A treatment or service time schedule; and (e) Approximate cost of the treatment or child welfare services. (2) In the case of a child welfare service plan, the plan shall be designed in a manner so that a parent who successfully completes the plan will not be likely to withhold the basic necessities of life from his or her child. (3) The report with the treatment or service plan shall be filed with the court and a copy given to the petitioner and petitioner's counsel. A copy of the treatment or service plan shall be given to the prosecutor by petitioner's counsel at the request of the prosecutor. The evaluation facility, or the department of social and health services if the petition is brought under RCW 10.05.020 (2), making the written report shall append to the report a commitment by the treatment program or the department of social and health services that it will provide the treatment or child welfare services in accordance with this chapter. The facility or the service provider shall agree to provide the court with a statement every three months for the first year and every six months for the second year regarding (a) the petitioner's cooperation with the treatment or child welfare service plan proposed and (b) the petitioner's progress or failure in treatment or child welfare services. These statements shall be made as a declaration by the person who is personally responsible for providing the treatment or services.
RCW 10.21.020 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 21 / Section 020
RCW 10.21.020: Appearance before judicial officer—Issuance of order.
Status: in_force

Upon the appearance before a judicial officer of a person charged with an offense, the judicial officer must issue an order that, pending trial, the person be: (1) Released on personal recognizance; (2) Released on a condition or combination of conditions ordered under RCW 10.21.030 or other provision of law; (3) Temporarily detained as allowed by law; or (4) Detained as provided under chapter 254, Laws of 2010.
RCW 10.77.665 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 665
RCW 10.77.665: Involuntary medication—Serious offenses.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of determining whether a court may authorize involuntary medication for the purpose of competency restoration pursuant to *RCW 10.77.635 and for maintaining the level of restoration in the jail following the restoration period, a pending charge involving any one or more of the following crimes is a serious offense per se in the context of competency restoration: (a) Any violent offense, sex offense, serious traffic offense, and most serious offense, as those terms are defined in RCW 9.94A.030 ; (b) Any offense, except nonfelony counterfeiting offenses, included in crimes against persons in RCW 9.94A.411 ; (c) Any offense contained in chapter 9.41 RCW (firearms and dangerous weapons); (d) Any offense listed as domestic violence in RCW 10.99.020 ; (e) Any offense listed as a harassment offense in chapter 9A.46 RCW, except for criminal trespass in the first or second degree; (f) Any violation of chapter 69.50 RCW that is a class B felony; or (g) Any city or county ordinance or statute that is equivalent to an offense referenced in this subsection. (2) Any time a petition is filed seeking a court order authorizing the involuntary medication for purposes of competency restoration pursuant to *RCW 10.77.635 , the petition must also seek authorization to continue involuntary medication for purposes of maintaining the level of restoration in the jail or juvenile detention facility following the restoration period. (3)(a) In a particular case, a court may determine that a pending charge not otherwise defined as serious by state or federal law or by a city or county ordinance is, nevertheless, a serious offense within the context of competency restoration treatment when the conduct in the charged offense falls within the standards established in (b) of this subsection. (b) To determine that the particular case is a serious offense within the context of competency restoration, the court must consider the following factors and determine that one or more of the following factors creates a situation in which the offense is serious: (i) The charge includes an allegation that the defendant actually inflicted bodily or emotional harm on another person or that the defendant created a reasonable apprehension of bodily or emotional harm to another; (ii) The extent of the impact of the alleged offense on the basic human need for security of the citizens within the jurisdiction; (iii) The number and nature of related charges pending against the defendant; (iv) The length of potential confinement if the defendant is convicted; and (v) The number of potential and actual victims or persons impacted by the defendant's alleged acts.
RCW 10.88.900 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 88 / Section 900
RCW 10.88.900: Construction—1971 ex.s. c 46.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purposes to make uniform the law of those states which enact it, to the extent which it has been enacted by this state.
RCW 10.116.030 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 116 / Section 030
RCW 10.116.030: Use of tear gas.
Status: in_force

(1) A law enforcement agency may not use or authorize its peace officers or other employees to use tear gas unless necessary to alleviate a present risk of serious harm posed by a: (a) Riot; (b) barricaded subject; or (c) hostage situation. (2) Prior to using tear gas as authorized under subsection (1) of this section, the officer or employee shall: (a) Exhaust alternatives to the use of tear gas that are available and appropriate under the circumstances; (b) Obtain authorization to use tear gas from a supervising officer, who must determine whether the present circumstances warrant the use of tear gas and whether available and appropriate alternatives have been exhausted as provided under this section; (c) Announce to the subject or subjects the intent to use tear gas; and (d) Allow sufficient time and space for the subject or subjects to comply with the officer's or employee's directives. (3) In the case of a riot outside of a correctional, jail, or detention facility, the officer or employee may use tear gas only after: (a) Receiving authorization from the highest elected official of the jurisdiction in which the tear gas is to be used, and (b) meeting the requirements of subsection (2) of this section. (4) For the purposes of this section: (a) "Barricaded subject" means an individual who is the focus of a law enforcement intervention effort, has taken a position in a physical location that does not allow immediate law enforcement access, and is refusing law enforcement orders to exit. (b) "Highest elected official" means the county executive in those charter counties with an elective office of county executive, however designated, and in the case of other counties, the county sheriff. In the case of cities and towns, it means the mayor, regardless of whether the mayor is directly elected, selected by the council or legislative body pursuant to RCW 35.18.190 or 35A.13.030 , or selected according to a process in an established city charter. In the case of actions by the Washington state patrol, it means the governor. (c) "Hostage situation" means a scenario in which a person is being held against his or her will by an armed, potentially armed, or otherwise dangerous suspect. (d) "Tear gas" means chloroacetophenone (CN), O-chlorobenzylidene malononitrile (CS), and any similar chemical irritant dispersed in the air for the purpose of producing temporary physical discomfort or permanent injury, except "tear gas" does not include oleoresin capsicum (OC).
RCW 10.77.515 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 515
RCW 10.77.515: Motion for acquittal on grounds of insanity—Hearing—Findings.
Status: in_force

The defendant may move the court for a judgment of acquittal on the grounds of insanity: PROVIDED, That a defendant so acquitted may not later contest the validity of his or her detention on the grounds that he or she did not commit the acts charged. At the hearing upon the motion the defendant shall have the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that he or she was insane at the time of the offense or offenses with which he or she is charged. If the court finds that the defendant should be acquitted by reason of insanity, it shall enter specific findings in substantially the same form as set forth in *RCW 10.77.510 . If the motion is denied, the question may be submitted to the trier of fact in the same manner as other issues of fact.
RCW 10.64.120 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 64 / Section 120
RCW 10.64.120: Referral assessments—Probation department oversight committee.
Status: in_force

(1) Every judge of a court of limited jurisdiction shall have the authority to levy upon a person a monthly assessment not to exceed one hundred dollars for services provided whenever the person is referred by the court to the misdemeanant probation department for evaluation or supervision services. The assessment may also be made by a judge in superior court when such misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor cases are heard in the superior court. Nothing in this subsection prevents contracting jurisdictions under RCW 39.34.180 (6) from agreeing to the division of moneys received for probation supervision services. (2) For the purposes of this section the administrative office of the courts shall define a probation department and adopt rules for the qualifications of probation officers based on occupational and educational requirements developed by an oversight committee. This oversight committee shall include a representative from the district and municipal court judges' association, the misdemeanant corrections association, the administrative office of the courts, and associations of cities and counties. The oversight committee shall consider qualifications that provide the training and education necessary to (a) conduct presentencing and postsentencing background investigations, including sentencing recommendations to the court regarding jail terms, alternatives to incarceration, and conditions of release; and (b) provide ongoing supervision and assessment of offenders' needs and the risk they pose to the community. (3) It shall be the responsibility of the probation services office to implement local procedures approved by the court of limited jurisdiction to ensure collection and payment of such fees into the general fund of the city or county treasury. (4) Revenues raised under this section shall be used to fund programs for probation services and shall be in addition to those funds provided in RCW 3.62.050 . (5) Assessments and fees levied upon a probationer under this section must be suspended while the probationer is being supervised by another state under RCW 9.94A.745 , the interstate compact for adult offender supervision.
RCW 10.32.100 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 32 / Section 100
RCW 10.32.100: Certified tribes—Procedure for tribal warrants.
Status: in_force

(1) Any arrest warrant issued by the court of a certified tribe shall be accorded full faith and credit by the courts of the state of Washington and enforced by the court and peace officers of the state as if it were the arrest warrant of the state. Certified tribes' warrants may be entered into the national crime information center or Washington information center. A Washington state peace officer who arrests a person pursuant to the arrest warrant of a certified tribe, if no other grounds for detention exist under state law, shall, as soon as practical after detaining the person, and in accordance with standard practices, contact the tribal law enforcement agency that issued the warrant to establish the warrant's validity. (2) A place of detention shall allow a certified tribe to place a detainer on an inmate based on a tribal warrant. For the purposes of this section, detainer means a request by a certified tribe's tribal court, tribal police department, or tribal prosecutor's office, filed with the place of detention in which a person is incarcerated, to hold the person for the certified tribe and to notify the tribe when release of the person is imminent so that the person can be transferred to tribal custody within 72 hours of their release from all other holds. (3) The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall be available to any person detained under this provision. The issues in the habeas corpus proceeding shall be limited to those identified in RCW 10.32.060 (4) and (5).
RCW 10.32.090 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 32 / Section 090
RCW 10.32.090: Noncertified tribes—Judicial hearing.
Status: in_force

(1) A peace officer may arrest a person subject to a tribal arrest warrant from a noncertified tribe when the warrant is presented by a tribal court representative or tribal law enforcement officer to the peace officer or a general authority Washington law enforcement agency as defined in RCW 10.93.020 or entered in the national crime information center or Washington information center. The arrested person must be brought to an appropriate place of detention and then to the nearest available superior court judge the next judicial day. The superior court judge shall issue an order continuing custody upon presentation of the tribal arrest warrant. (2) The judge shall inform the person appearing under subsection (1) of this section of the name of the noncertified tribe that has subjected the person to an arrest warrant, the basis of the arrest warrant, the right to assistance of counsel, and the right to require a judicial hearing before transfer of custody to the applicable noncertified tribe. (3) After being informed by the judge of the effect of a waiver, the arrested person may waive the right to require a judicial hearing and consent to return to the applicable noncertified tribe by executing a written waiver. If the waiver is executed, the judge shall issue an order to transfer custody under subsection (5) of this section or, with consent of the applicable noncertified tribe, authorize the voluntary return of the person to that tribe. (4) If a hearing is not waived under subsection (3) of this section, the court shall hold a hearing within 72 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, after the initial appearance. The arrested person and the prosecuting attorney's office shall be informed of the time and place of the hearing. The court shall release the person upon conditions that will reasonably assure availability of the person for the hearing or direct a peace officer to maintain custody of the person until the time of the hearing. Following the hearing, the judge shall issue an order to transfer custody under subsection (5) of this section unless the arrested person established by clear and convincing evidence that the arrested person is not the person identified in the warrant. If the court does not order transfer of custody, the judge shall order the arrested person to be released. (5) A judicial order to transfer custody issued under subsection (4) of this section shall be directed to a peace officer to take or retain custody of the person until a representative of the applicable noncertified tribe is available to take custody. If the noncertified tribe has not taken custody within three days, excluding weekends and holidays, the court may order the release of the person upon conditions that will assure the person's availability on a specified date within seven days. If the noncertified tribe has not taken custody within the time specified in the order, the person shall be released. Thereafter, an order to transfer custody may be entered only if a new arrest warrant is issued. The court may authorize the voluntary return of the person with the consent of the applicable noncertified tribe.
RCW 10.95.035 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 95 / Section 035
RCW 10.95.035: Return of persons to sentencing court if sentenced prior to June 1, 2014, under this chapter or any prior law, for a term of life without the possibility of parole for an offense committed prior to 18th birthday.
Status: in_force

(1) A person, who was sentenced prior to June 1, 2014, under this chapter or any prior law, to a term of life without the possibility of parole for an offense committed prior to their eighteenth birthday, shall be returned to the sentencing court or the sentencing court's successor for sentencing consistent with RCW 10.95.030 . Release and supervision of a person who receives a minimum term of less than life will be governed by RCW 10.95.030 . (2) The court shall provide an opportunity for victims and survivors of victims of any crimes for which the offender has been convicted to present a statement personally or by representation. (3) A resentencing under this section shall not reopen the defendant's conviction to challenges that would otherwise be barred by RCW 10.73.090 , 10.73.100 , 10.73.140 , or other procedural barriers.
RCW 46.64.060 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 64 / Section 060
RCW 46.64.060: Stopping motor vehicles for driver's license check, vehicle inspection and test—Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of RCW 46.64.060 and 46.64.070 is to provide for the exercise of the police power of this state to protect the health and safety of its citizens by assuring that only qualified drivers and vehicles which meet minimum equipment standards shall operate upon the highways of this state.In every case where imprisonment in the penitentiary is awarded against any convict, the form of the sentence shall be, that he or she be punished by confinement at hard labor; and he or she may also be sentenced to solitary imprisonment for such term as the court shall direct, not exceeding twenty days at any one time; and in the execution of such punishment the solitary shall precede the punishment by hard labor, unless the court shall otherwise order.
RCW 43.101.273 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 101 / Section 273
RCW 43.101.273: Sexual assault—Training for persons prosecuting.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the commission shall, in partnership with the special resource prosecutor under RCW 43.101.279 , develop and conduct specialized, intensive, and integrative training for persons responsible for prosecuting sexual assault cases involving adult victims. (2) The training must: (a) Use a victim-centered, trauma-informed approach to prosecuting sexual assaults including, but not limited to, the following goals: Recognizing the nature and consequences of victimization; prioritizing the safety and well-being of victims; and recognizing the needs of special populations; (b) Include content on the neurobiology of trauma and trauma-informed interviewing, counseling, investigative, and prosecution techniques; (c) Offer participants an opportunity to practice interview and trial skills, including receiving feedback from instructors; (d) Share best practices for communicating with victims throughout the criminal justice process; (e) Include additional content relevant to and informed by best practices for improving outcomes in sexual assault prosecutions, as deemed appropriate by the commission; (f) Take into account the training under RCW 43.101.272 in order to provide consistent and complimentary training for investigators and prosecutors; (g) Be designed to qualify for some continuing legal education credits through the Washington state bar association; and (h) Be offered at least once per calendar year and be deployed in different locations across the state, or through some other broadly accessible means, in order to improve access to the training for prosecutors serving in small offices or rural areas.

PDF RCW 43.101.273

Sexual Assault — Training for Persons Prosecuting. (Effective July 1, 2026.)

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the commission shall, in partnership with the special resource prosecutor under RCW 43.101.279 , develop and conduct specialized, intensive, and integrative training for persons responsible for prosecuting sexual assault cases involving adult and minor victims. (2) The training must: (a) Use a victim-centered, trauma-informed approach to prosecuting sexual assaults including, but not limited to, the following goals: Recognizing the nature and consequences of victimization; prioritizing the safety and well-being of victims; and recognizing the needs of special populations; (b) Include content on the neurobiology of trauma and trauma-informed interviewing, counseling, investigative, and prosecution techniques; (c) Offer participants an opportunity to practice interview and trial skills, including receiving feedback from instructors; (d) Share best practices for communicating with victims throughout the criminal justice process; (e) Include additional content relevant to and informed by best practices for improving outcomes in sexual assault prosecutions, as deemed appropriate by the commission; (f) Take into account the training under RCW 43.101.272 in order to provide consistent and complementary training for investigators and prosecutors; (g) Be designed to qualify for some continuing legal education credits through the Washington state bar association; and (h) Be offered at least once per calendar year and be deployed in different locations across the state, or through some other broadly accessible means, in order to improve access to the training for prosecutors serving in small offices or rural areas.
RCW 10.97.070 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 97 / Section 070
RCW 10.97.070: Disclosure of suspect's identity to victim.
Status: in_force

(1) Criminal justice agencies may, in their discretion, disclose to persons who have suffered physical loss, property damage, or injury compensable through civil action, the identity of persons suspected as being responsible for such loss, damage, or injury together with such information as the agency reasonably believes may be of assistance to the victim in obtaining civil redress. Such disclosure may be made without regard to whether the suspected offender is an adult or a juvenile, whether charges have or have not been filed, or a prosecuting authority has declined to file a charge or a charge has been dismissed. (2) Unless the agency determines release would interfere with an ongoing criminal investigation, in any action brought pursuant to this chapter, criminal justice agencies shall disclose identifying information, including photographs of suspects, if the acts are alleged by the plaintiff or victim to be a violation of RCW 9A.50.020 . (3) The disclosure by a criminal justice agency of investigative information pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall not establish a duty to disclose any additional information concerning the same incident or make any subsequent disclosure of investigative information, except to the extent an additional disclosure is compelled by legal process.
RCW 10.66.130 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 66 / Section 130
RCW 10.66.130: Modification of order—Notice to law enforcement agency.
Status: in_force

Upon application, notice to all parties, and a hearing, the court may modify the terms of an off-limits order. When an order is terminated, modified, or amended before its expiration date, the clerk of the court shall forward, on or before the next judicial day, a true copy of the amended order to the law enforcement agency specified in the order. Upon receipt of an order, the law enforcement agency shall promptly enter it into an appropriate law enforcement information system.
RCW 10.29.010 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 29 / Section 010
RCW 10.29.010: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Statewide Special Inquiry Judge Act.
RCW 10.61.006 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 61 / Section 006
RCW 10.61.006: Other cases—Included offenses.
Status: in_force

In all other cases the defendant may be found guilty of an offense the commission of which is necessarily included within that with which he or she is charged in the indictment or information.
RCW 10.120.030 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 120 / Section 030
RCW 10.120.030: Policies for use of force and de-escalation tactics.
Status: in_force

(1) By July 1, 2022, the attorney general shall develop and publish model policies on law enforcement's use of force and de-escalation tactics consistent with RCW 10.120.020 . (2) By December 1, 2022, all law enforcement agencies shall: Adopt policies consistent with the model policies and submit copies of the applicable policies to the attorney general; or, if the agency did not adopt policies consistent with the model policies, provide notice to the attorney general stating the reasons for any departures from the model policies and an explanation of how the agency's policies are consistent with RCW 10.120.020 , including a copy of the agency's relevant policies. After December 1, 2022, whenever a law enforcement agency modifies or repeals any policies pertaining to the use of force or de-escalation tactics, the agency shall submit notice of such action with copies of any relevant policies to the attorney general within 60 days. (3) By December 31st of each year, the attorney general shall publish on its website a report on the requirements of this section, including copies of the model policies, information as to the status of individual agencies' policies, and copies of any agency policies departing from the model policies.
RCW 10.64.080 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 64 / Section 080
RCW 10.64.080: Judgments a lien on realty.
Status: in_force

Judgments for fines in all criminal actions rendered, are, and may be made liens upon the real estate of the defendant in the same manner, and with like effect as judgments in civil actions.
RCW 10.55.100 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 55 / Section 100
RCW 10.55.100: Exemption of witness from arrest and service of process.
Status: in_force

If a person comes into this state in obedience to a summons directing him or her to attend and testify in this state he or she shall not while in this state pursuant to such summons be subject to arrest or the service of process, civil or criminal, in connection with matters which arose before his or her entrance into this state under the summons. If a person passes through this state while going to another state in obedience to a summons to attend and testify in that state or while returning therefrom, he or she shall not while so passing through this state be subject to arrest or the service of process, civil or criminal, in connection with matters which arose before his or her entrance into this state under the summons.
RCW 10.93.170 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 93 / Section 170
RCW 10.93.170: Applicants—Authorization to obtain information from prior employer.
Status: in_force

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A general authority Washington law enforcement agency or limited authority Washington law enforcement agency is prohibited from considering the application for any office, place, position, or employment within the agency if the applicant has not provided the agency a document, voluntarily and knowingly signed by the applicant, that authorizes each prior employer to release any and all information relating to the applicant's employment, and further releasing and holding harmless the agency and each prior employer from any and all liability that may potentially result from the release and use of such information provided.
RCW 10.40.170 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 40 / Section 170
RCW 10.40.170: Plea of guilty.
Status: in_force

The plea of guilty can only be put in by the defendant himself or herself in open court.
RCW 10.40.060 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 40 / Section 060
RCW 10.40.060: Pleading to arraignment.
Status: in_force

In answer to the arraignment, the defendant may move to set aside the indictment or information, or he or she may demur or plead to it, and is entitled to one day after arraignment in which to answer thereto if he or she demands it.
RCW 10.21.080 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 21 / Section 080
RCW 10.21.080: Detention order—Requirements—Temporary release.
Status: in_force

(1) In a detention order issued under RCW 10.21.040 , the judicial officer must: (a) Include written findings of fact and a written statement of the reasons for the detention; (b) Direct that the person be committed to the custody of the appropriate correctional authorities for confinement separate, to the extent practicable, from persons awaiting or serving sentences or being held in custody pending appeal; and (c) Direct that the person be afforded reasonable opportunity for private consultation with counsel. (2) The judicial officer may, by subsequent order, permit the temporary release of the person, in the custody of an appropriate law enforcement officer or other appropriate person, to the extent that the judicial officer determines such release to be necessary for preparation of the person's defense or for another compelling reason.
RCW 10.93.140 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 93 / Section 140
RCW 10.93.140: State patrol, fish and wildlife exempted.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not limit the scope of jurisdiction and authority of the Washington state patrol and the department of fish and wildlife as otherwise provided by law, and these agencies shall not be bound by the reporting requirements of RCW 10.93.030 .
RCW 10.58.020 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 58 / Section 020
RCW 10.58.020: Presumption of innocence—Conviction of lowest degree, when.
Status: in_force

Every person charged with the commission of a crime shall be presumed innocent until the contrary is proved by competent evidence beyond a reasonable doubt; and when an offense has been proved against him or her, and there exists a reasonable doubt as to which of two or more degrees he or she is guilty, he or she shall be convicted only of the lowest.
RCW 10.98.030 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 98 / Section 030
RCW 10.98.030: Source of conviction histories.
Status: in_force

The Washington state patrol identification, child abuse, and criminal history section as established in *RCW 43.43.700 shall be the primary source of felony conviction histories for filings, plea agreements, and sentencing on felony cases.
RCW 10.77.680 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 680
RCW 10.77.680: Clinical intervention specialists.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the security and background investigation requirements of the jail, jails shall allow clinical intervention specialists to have access to individuals who are referred to receive services under this chapter and to all records relating to the health or conduct of the individual while incarcerated. Clinical intervention specialists shall support jail health services in providing direct services, enhanced oversight and monitoring of the behavioral health status of participating individuals. Clinical intervention specialists shall work collaboratively with jail health services to ensure appropriate prescriptions, medication compliance monitoring, and access to supportive behavioral health services to the individuals. Clinical intervention specialists shall coordinate with forensic navigators and the department to assist forensic navigators in making recommendations for appropriate placements, which may include recommendations for participation in an outpatient competency restoration program or a diversion program designed for the needs of the individual. The clinical intervention specialist shall notify the department if a participating individual appears to have stabilized in their behavioral health such that a new competency evaluation is appropriate to reassess the individual's need for competency restoration treatment. (2) The department shall establish a memorandum of understanding and any contracts needed with the jail to address the terms and conditions of allowing access to defendants and their records subject to the requirements of this section.
RCW 10.79.110 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 79 / Section 110
RCW 10.79.110: Strip, body cavity searches—Actions for damages, injunctive relief.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who suffers damage or harm as a result of a violation of RCW 10.79.080 , 10.79.090 , 10.79.100 , or 10.79.130 through 10.79.170 may bring a civil action to recover actual damages sustained by him or her. The court may, in its discretion, award injunctive and declaratory relief as it deems necessary. (2) RCW 10.79.080 , 10.79.090 , 10.79.100 , and 10.79.130 through 10.79.170 shall not be construed as limiting any constitutional, common law, or statutory right of any person regarding any action for damages or injunctive relief, or as precluding the prosecution under another provision of law of any law enforcement officer or other person who has violated RCW 10.79.080 , 10.79.090 , 10.79.100 , or 10.79.130 through 10.79.170 .
RCW 10.19.150 — Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 19 / Section 150
RCW 10.19.150: Liability of surety, limitation.
Status: in_force

The liability of the surety is limited to the amount of the bond when acting within the scope of the surety's duties in issuing the bond.