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WA Rev Code § 5.56.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 5 - Evidence|Chapter 5.56 - Witnesses—Compelling Attendance.|5.56.090 - Testimony of prisoner, how obtained.

RCW 5.56.090 Testimony of prisoner, how obtained.If the witness be a prisoner confined in a jail or prison within this state, an order for his or her examination in prison, upon deposition, or for his or her temporary removal and production before a court or officer, for the purpose of being orally examined, may be issued.[ 2011 c 336 § 144; Code 1881 § 401; 1877 p 88 § 403; 1869 p 106 § 396; 1854 p 189 § 303; RRS § 1223.]
WA Rev Code § 5.56.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 5 - Evidence|Chapter 5.56 - Witnesses—Compelling Attendance.|5.56.100 - Affidavit to procure order.

RCW 5.56.100 Affidavit to procure order.Such order can only be made upon affidavit, showing the nature of the action or proceeding, the testimony expected from the witness, and its materiality.[Code 1881 § 402; 1877 p 88 § 404; 1869 p 106 § 397; 1854 p 189 § 304; RRS § 1224.]
WA Rev Code § 5.60.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 5 - Evidence|Chapter 5.60 - Witnesses—Competency.|5.60.020 - Who may testify.

RCW 5.60.020 Who may testify.Every person of sound mind and discretion, except as hereinafter provided, may be a witness in any action, or proceeding.[ 1986 c 195 § 1; Code 1881 § 388; 1877 p 85 § 390; 1869 p 103 § 383; 1854 p 186 § 289; RRS § 1210.]
WA Rev Code § 5.60.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 5 - Evidence|Chapter 5.60 - Witnesses—Competency.|5.60.030 - Not excluded on grounds of interest—Exception—Transaction with person since deceased.

RCW 5.60.030 Not excluded on grounds of interest—Exception—Transaction with person since deceased.No person offered as a witness shall be excluded from giving evidence by reason of his or her interest in the event of the action, as a party thereto or otherwise, but such interest may be shown to affect his or her credibility: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That in an action or proceeding where the adverse party sues or defends as executor, administrator or legal representative of any deceased person, or as deriving right or title by, through or from any deceased person, or as the guardian or limited guardian of the estate or person of any incompetent or disabled person, or of any minor under the age of fourteen years, then a party in interest or to the record, shall not be admitted to testify in his or her own behalf as to any transaction had by him or her with, or any statement made to him or her, or in his or her presence, by any such deceased, incompetent or disabled person, or by any such minor under the age of fourteen years: PROVIDED FURTHER, That this exclusion shall not apply to parties of record who sue or defend in a representative or fiduciary capacity, and have no other or further interest in the action.[ 1977 ex.s. c 80 § 3; 1927 c 84 § 1; Code 1881 § 389; 1877 p 85 § 391; 1873 p 106 § 382; 1869 p 183 § 384; 1867 p 88 § 1; 1854 p 186 § 290; RRS § 1211.]NOTES:Purpose—Intent—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 80: See notes following RCW 4.16.190.
WA Rev Code § 5.60.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 5 - Evidence|Chapter 5.60 - Witnesses—Competency.|5.60.050 - Who are incompetent.

RCW 5.60.050 Who are incompetent.The following persons shall not be competent to testify:(1) Those who are of unsound mind, or intoxicated at the time of their production for examination, and(2) Those who appear incapable of receiving just impressions of the facts, respecting which they are examined, or of relating them truly.[ 1986 c 195 § 2; Code 1881 § 391; 1877 p 86 § 393; 1869 p 103 § 386; 1863 p 154 § 33; 1854 p 186 § 293; RRS § 1213.]
WA Rev Code § 5.60.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 5 - Evidence|Chapter 5.60 - Witnesses—Competency.|5.60.070 - Mediation.

RCW 5.60.070 Mediation.(1) If there is a court order to mediate, a written agreement between the parties to mediate, or if mediation is mandated under RCW 7.70.100, then any communication made or materials submitted in, or in connection with, the mediation proceeding, whether made or submitted to or by the mediator, a mediation organization, a party, or any person present, are privileged and confidential and are not subject to disclosure in any judicial or administrative proceeding except:(a) When all parties to the mediation agree, in writing, to disclosure;(b) When the written materials or tangible evidence are otherwise subject to discovery, and were not prepared specifically for use in and actually used in the mediation proceeding;(c) When a written agreement to mediate permits disclosure;(d) When disclosure is mandated by statute;(e) When the written materials consist of a written settlement agreement or other agreement signed by the parties resulting from a mediation proceeding;(f) When those communications or written materials pertain solely to administrative matters incidental to the mediation proceeding, including the agreement to mediate; or(g) In a subsequent action between the mediator and a party to the mediation arising out of the mediation.(2) When there is a court order, a written agreement to mediate, or when mediation is mandated under RCW 7.70.100, as described in subsection (1) of this section, the mediator or a representative of a mediation organization shall not testify in any judicial or administrative proceeding unless:(a) All parties to the mediation and the mediator agree in writing; or(b) In an action described in subsection (1)(g) of this section.(3) Beginning on January 1, 2006, this section governs only mediations pursuant to a referral or an agreement made before January 1, 2006. Mediations pursuant to a referral or an agreement made on or after January 1, 2006, are governed by chapter 7.07 RCW.[ 2005 c 172 § 14; 1993 c 492 § 422; 1991 c 321 § 1.]NOTES:Short title—Effective date—2005 c 172: See RCW 7.07.900 and 7.07.904.Findings—Intent—1993 c 492: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.Short title—Savings—Reservation of legislative power—Effective dates—1993 c 492: See RCW 43.72.910 through 43.72.915.Severability—1991 c 321: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1991 c 321 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 5.60.072 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 5 - Evidence|Chapter 5.60 - Witnesses—Competency.|5.60.072 - Mediation by agency—Privilege and confidentiality.

RCW 5.60.072 Mediation by agency—Privilege and confidentiality.Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 5.60.070 and chapter 7.07 RCW, when any party participates in mediation conducted by a state or federal agency under the provisions of a collective bargaining law or similar statute, the agency's rules govern questions of privilege and confidentiality.[ 2005 c 172 § 15; 1991 c 321 § 2.]NOTES:Short title—Effective date—2005 c 172: See RCW 7.07.900 and 7.07.904.Severability—1991 c 321: See note following RCW 5.60.070.
WA Rev Code § 5.62.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 5 - Evidence|Chapter 5.62 - Witnesses—Registered Nurses.|5.62.010 - Definitions.

RCW 5.62.010 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Registered nurse" means a registered nurse or advanced nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW.(2) "Protocol" means a regimen to be carried out by a registered nurse and prescribed by a licensed physician under chapter 18.71 RCW, or a licensed osteopathic physician under chapter 18.57 RCW, which is consistent with chapter 18.79 RCW and the rules adopted under that chapter.(3) "Primary care" means screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for the purpose of promotion of health and detection of disease or injury, as authorized by chapter 18.79 RCW and the rules adopted under that chapter.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 703; 1987 c 198 § 1; 1985 c 447 § 1.]NOTES:Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
WA Rev Code § 5.62.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 5 - Evidence|Chapter 5.62 - Witnesses—Registered Nurses.|5.62.020 - Registered nurse—Privileged communications—Exceptions.

RCW 5.62.020 Registered nurse—Privileged communications—Exceptions.No registered nurse providing primary care or practicing under protocols, whether or not the physical presence or direct supervision of a physician is required, may be examined in a civil or criminal action as to any information acquired in attending a patient in the registered nurse's professional capacity, if the information was necessary to enable the registered nurse to act in that capacity for the patient, unless:(1) The patient consents to disclosure or, in the event of death or disability of the patient, his or her personal representative, heir, beneficiary, or devisee consents to disclosure; or(2) The information relates to the contemplation or execution of a crime in the future, or relates to the neglect or the sexual or physical abuse of a child, or of a vulnerable adult as defined in RCW 74.34.020, or to a person subject to proceedings under chapter *70.96A, 71.05, or 71.34 RCW.[ 1989 c 271 § 302; 1986 c 212 § 1; 1985 c 447 § 2.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Chapter 70.96A RCW was repealed and/or recodified in its entirety pursuant to 2016 sp.s. c 29 §§ 301, 601, and 701.Severability—1989 c 271: See note following RCW 9.94A.510.
WA Rev Code § 5.62.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 5 - Evidence|Chapter 5.62 - Witnesses—Registered Nurses.|5.62.030 - Nurse-patient privilege subject to limitations and exemptions of physician-patient privilege.

RCW 5.62.030 Nurse-patient privilege subject to limitations and exemptions of physician-patient privilege.Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this chapter, the privilege created in this chapter is subject to the same limitations and exemptions contained in RCW 26.44.060(3) and 51.04.050 as those limitations and exemptions relate to the physician/patient privilege of RCW 5.60.060.[ 2002 c 302 § 702; 1986 c 212 § 2; 1985 c 447 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 5.66.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 5 - Evidence|Chapter 5.66 - Admissibility of Certain Gestures Expressing Sympathy.|5.66.010 - Admissibility of sympathetic gestures.

RCW 5.66.010 Admissibility of sympathetic gestures.(1) The portion of statements, writings, or benevolent gestures expressing sympathy or a general sense of benevolence relating to the pain, suffering, or death of a person involved in an accident, and made to that person or to the family of that person, shall be inadmissible as evidence in a civil action. A statement of fault, however, which is part of, or in addition to, any of the above shall not be made inadmissible by this section.(2) For purposes of this section:(a) "Accident" means an occurrence resulting in injury or death to one or more persons that is not the result of willful action by a party.(b) "Benevolent gestures" means actions that convey a sense of compassion or commiseration emanating from humane impulses.(c) "Family" means the spouse or the domestic partner, parent, grandparent, stepmother, stepfather, child, grandchild, brother, sister, half brother, half sister, adopted child of a parent, or spouse's or domestic partner's parents of an injured party.[ 2008 c 6 § 403; 2002 c 334 § 1.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
WA Rev Code § 5.70.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 5 - Evidence|Chapter 5.70 - DNA Evidence.|5.70.010 - Preservation of DNA work product—Failure to preserve DNA work product.

RCW 5.70.010 Preservation of DNA work product—Failure to preserve DNA work product.(1) In any felony case initially charged as a violent or sex offense, as defined in RCW 9.94A.030, a governmental entity shall preserve any DNA work product that has been secured in connection with the criminal case, including related investigatory reports and records, according to the following guidelines:(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, where a defendant has been charged and convicted in connection with the case, the DNA work product and investigatory reports and records must be maintained throughout the length of the sentence, including any period of community custody extending through final discharge;(b) Where a defendant has been convicted and sentenced under RCW 9.94A.507 in connection with the case, the DNA work product and investigatory reports and records must be maintained for ninety-nine years or until the death of the defendant, whichever is sooner; and(c) Where no conviction has been made in connection with the case, the DNA work product and investigatory reports and records must be maintained for ninety-nine years or throughout the period of the statute of limitations pursuant to RCW 9A.04.080, whichever is sooner.(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, in any felony case regardless of whether the identity of the offender is known and law enforcement has probable cause sufficient to believe the elements of a violent or sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 have been committed, a governmental entity shall preserve any DNA work product secured in connection with the criminal case and investigatory reports and records for ninety-nine years or throughout the period of the statute of limitations pursuant to RCW 9A.04.080, whichever is sooner.(3) The failure of a law enforcement agency to preserve DNA work product does not constitute grounds in any criminal proceeding for challenging the admissibility of other DNA work product that was preserved in a case, and any evidence offered may not be excluded by a court on those grounds. The court may not set aside the conviction or sentence or order the reversal of a conviction under this section on the grounds that the DNA work product is no longer available. Unless the court finds that DNA work product was destroyed with malicious intent to violate this section, a person accused of committing a crime against a person has no cause of action against a law enforcement agency for failure to comply with the requirements of this section. If the court finds that DNA work product was destroyed with malicious intent to violate this section, the court may impose appropriate sanctions. Nothing in this section may be construed to create a private right of action on the part of any individual or entity against any law enforcement agency or any contractor of a law enforcement agency.[ 2020 c 26 § 1; 2015 c 221 § 1.]NOTES:Intent—2020 c 26: See note following RCW 63.21.090.
WA Rev Code § 5.70.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 5 - Evidence|Chapter 5.70 - DNA Evidence.|5.70.020 - Destruction of DNA reference samples—Expungement of DNA reference sample data.

RCW 5.70.020 Destruction of DNA reference samples—Expungement of DNA reference sample data.(1) Nothing in this chapter precludes the trial court from ordering the destruction of DNA reference samples contributed by a defendant who was charged and acquitted or whose conviction was overturned in connection with a violent or sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030.(2)(a) A person may submit an application to the Washington state patrol to have his or her DNA reference sample data expunged from the Washington state patrol's DNA identification system in cases where: (i) The person's DNA reference sample was collected and entered into the system and (ii) the charges against the person were dismissed with prejudice or the person was found not guilty.(b) The Washington state patrol must expunge the person's DNA reference sample data if he or she meets the criteria established in law or by rule.[ 2015 c 221 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 5.70.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 5 - Evidence|Chapter 5.70 - DNA Evidence.|5.70.030 - Unreported sexual assault kits—Transportation to local law enforcement agency—Storage and preservation.

RCW 5.70.030 Unreported sexual assault kits—Transportation to local law enforcement agency—Storage and preservation.(1)(a) Any unreported sexual assault kit collected on or after June 30, 2020, must be transported from the collecting entity to the applicable local law enforcement agency.(b) By January 1, 2021, unreported sexual assault kits collected prior to June 30, 2020, and stored according to the requirements of RCW 70.125.101 must be transported to the applicable local law enforcement agency.(2)(a) The applicable local law enforcement agency is responsible for conducting the transport of the unreported sexual assault kit from the collecting entity to the agency as required under subsection (1) of this section.(b) The applicable law enforcement agency shall store and preserve the unreported sexual assault kit for twenty years from the date of collection.(3) The term "applicable local law enforcement agency" refers to the local law enforcement agency that would have jurisdiction to investigate any related criminal allegations if they were to be reported to law enforcement. The applicable local law enforcement agency is determined through consultation between the collecting entity or, in the case of unreported sexual assault kits stored according to the requirements of RCW 70.125.101, the Washington state patrol, and local law enforcement agencies.[ 2020 c 26 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 26 § 3: "Section 3 of this act takes effect June 30, 2020." [ 2020 c 26 § 19.]Intent—2020 c 26: See note following RCW 63.21.090.
WA Rev Code § 5.70.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 5 - Evidence|Chapter 5.70 - DNA Evidence.|5.70.060 - Case status updates—Reports.

RCW 5.70.060 Case status updates—Reports.(1) For any sexual assault kit under RCW 5.70.050 where forensic analysis has generated a profile that has resulted in a hit in the combined DNA index system, the office of the attorney general shall request information from the applicable law enforcement agency and prosecuting attorney as to the case status of any related criminal investigation and prosecution, including information as provided under RCW 5.70.005(5) as well as any other relevant information. The law enforcement agency and prosecuting attorney shall provide requested case status updates to the office of the attorney general. The office of the attorney general shall consult with the association when developing any procedures for requesting and collecting case status updates under this section.(2) Nothing in this section may be interpreted to require any law enforcement agency or prosecuting attorney to disclose any information that would jeopardize an active criminal investigation or prosecution.(3) The attorney general's office shall report quarterly to the association the investigational status of any sexual assault kit under RCW 5.70.050.(4) Beginning in 2022, in consultation with the attorney general's office, the association must submit reports on the information collected pursuant to this section to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature by January 1st and July 1st of each year.[ 2021 c 118 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 118: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [April 26, 2021]." [ 2021 c 118 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 6.01.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments|Chapter 6.01 - General Provisions.|6.01.010 - Application of chapters in Title 6 RCW to superior courts and district courts—Definitions.

RCW 6.01.010 Application of chapters in Title 6 RCW to superior courts and district courts—Definitions.Except as otherwise expressly provided, the provisions of this chapter and of chapters 6.13, 6.15, 6.17, 6.19, 6.21, 6.25, 6.26, and 6.27 RCW and chapter 6.32 RCW apply to both the superior courts and district courts of this state. If proceedings are before a district court, acts to be performed by the clerk may be performed by a district court judge if there is no clerk. As used in this title, "sheriff" includes deputies, and "execution docket" refers also to the docket of a district court.[ 1987 c 442 § 101.]
WA Rev Code § 6.01.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments|Chapter 6.01 - General Provisions.|6.01.020 - Entry of judgment—Superior court—District court—Small claims.

RCW 6.01.020 Entry of judgment—Superior court—District court—Small claims.For purposes of this title and RCW 4.56.190 and 4.56.210, a judgment of a superior court is entered when it is delivered to the clerk's office for filing. A judgment of a district court of this state is entered on the date of the entry of the judgment in the docket of the court. A judgment of a small claims department of a district court of this state is entered on the date of the entry in the docket of that department.[ 1987 c 442 § 102.]NOTES:Rules of court: Cf. CR 58(b).
WA Rev Code § 6.01.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments|Chapter 6.01 - General Provisions.|6.01.030 - Direction of writ when sheriff a party.

RCW 6.01.030 Direction of writ when sheriff a party.If the sheriff is a party or otherwise interested in an action in which a writ of execution, attachment, or replevin is to be served, the writ shall be directed to the coroner of the county, or the officer exercising the powers and performing the duties of coroner if there is no coroner, and the person to whom the writ is thus directed shall perform the duties of the sheriff.[ 1987 c 442 § 103.]
WA Rev Code § 6.01.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments|Chapter 6.01 - General Provisions.|6.01.040 - Execution against several persons—Contribution—Repayment.

RCW 6.01.040 Execution against several persons—Contribution—Repayment.(1) When property liable to an execution against several persons is sold on execution, if more than a due proportion of the judgment is levied upon the property of one person, or one of them pays without a sale more than his or her due proportion, that person may compel contribution from the others. When a judgment against several persons is upon an obligation or contract of one of them as security for another, if the surety pays the full amount or any part of the judgment, either by sale of the surety's property or before sale, the surety may compel repayment from the principal.(2) In either case covered by subsection (1) of this section, the person or surety so paying shall be entitled to the benefit of the judgment to enforce contribution or repayment, if within thirty days after the payment, notice of the payment and claim to contribution or repayment is filed with the clerk of the court where the judgment was rendered.(3) Upon filing such notice, the clerk shall make an entry thereof in the docket where the judgment is entered.[ 1987 c 442 § 104.]