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WA Rev Code § 43.10.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.020 - Additional bond—Penalty for failure to furnish.

RCW 43.10.020 Additional bond—Penalty for failure to furnish.If the governor deems any bond filed by the attorney general insufficient, he or she may require an additional bond for any amount not exceeding five thousand dollars.If any attorney general fails to give such additional bond as required by the governor within twenty days after notice in writing of such requirement, his or her office may be declared vacant by the governor and filled as provided by law.[ 2009 c 549 § 5047; 1965 c 8 § 43.10.020. Prior: (i) 1929 c 92 § 1, part; RRS § 11030, part. (ii) 1929 c 92 § 2; RRS § 11031; prior: 1921 c 119 § 1; 1888 p 7 §§ 4, 5.]
WA Rev Code § 43.10.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.030 - General powers and duties.

RCW 43.10.030 General powers and duties.The attorney general shall:(1) Appear for and represent the state before the supreme court or the court of appeals in all cases in which the state is interested;(2) Institute and prosecute all actions and proceedings for, or for the use of the state, which may be necessary in the execution of the duties of any state officer;(3) Defend all actions and proceedings against any state officer or employee acting in his or her official capacity, in any of the courts of this state or the United States;(4) Consult with and advise the several prosecuting attorneys in matters relating to the duties of their office, and when the interests of the state require, he or she shall attend the trial of any person accused of a crime, and assist in the prosecution;(5) Consult with and advise the governor, members of the legislature, and other state officers, and when requested, give written opinions upon all constitutional or legal questions relating to the duties of such officers;(6) Prepare proper drafts of contracts and other instruments relating to subjects in which the state is interested;(7) Give written opinions, when requested by either branch of the legislature, or any committee thereof, upon constitutional or legal questions;(8) Enforce the proper application of funds appropriated for the public institutions of the state, and prosecute corporations for failure or refusal to make the reports required by law;(9) Keep in proper books a record of all cases prosecuted or defended by him or her, on behalf of the state or its officers, and of all proceedings had in relation thereto, and deliver the same to his or her successor in office;(10) Keep books in which he or she shall record all the official opinions given by him or her during his or her term of office, and deliver the same to his or her successor in office;(11) Pay into the state treasury all moneys received by him or her for the use of the state.[ 2009 c 549 § 5048; 1975 c 40 § 5; 1971 c 81 § 109; 1965 c 8 § 43.10.030. Prior: (i) 1929 c 92 § 3; RRS § 112. (ii) 1929 c 92 § 4; RRS § 11032; prior: 1891 c 55 § 2; 1888 p 8 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 43.10.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.035 - Prosecutions for official delinquencies in the assessment, collection and payment of revenue; failure to pay over or deliver public money or property; and against all debtors of the state.

RCW 43.10.035 Prosecutions for official delinquencies in the assessment, collection and payment of revenue; failure to pay over or deliver public money or property; and against all debtors of the state.Upon receipt of information from the state auditor as provided in *RCW 43.09.050(3) as now or hereafter amended, the attorney general shall direct prosecutions in the name of the state for all official delinquencies in relation to the assessment, collection, and payment of the revenue, against all persons who, by any means, become possessed of public money or property, and fail to pay over or deliver the same, and against all debtors of the state.[ 1977 ex.s. c 144 § 9.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 43.09.050 was amended by 1992 c 118 § 6, changing subsection (3) to subsection (4).
WA Rev Code § 43.10.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.040 - Representation of boards, commissions and agencies.

RCW 43.10.040 Representation of boards, commissions and agencies.The attorney general shall also represent the state and all officials, departments, boards, commissions and agencies of the state in the courts, and before all administrative tribunals or bodies of any nature, in all legal or quasi legal matters, hearings, or proceedings, and advise all officials, departments, boards, commissions, or agencies of the state in all matters involving legal or quasi legal questions, except those declared by law to be the duty of the prosecuting attorney of any county.[ 1965 c 8 § 43.10.040. Prior: 1941 c 50 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 11034-3, part.]
WA Rev Code § 43.10.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.045 - Retention of counsel by legislature—Notice—Representation in absence of notice.

RCW 43.10.045 Retention of counsel by legislature—Notice—Representation in absence of notice.The legislature may employ or retain counsel of its own choosing. However, the legislature shall notify the attorney general whenever it makes a decision to use the services of such counsel to represent it or any of its members in a particular judicial or administrative proceeding. With respect to any such proceeding where the legislature has not so notified the attorney general, the attorney general shall represent the legislature until so notified. For purposes of this section, "legislature" means the senate and house of representatives together. The major purposes of this section are to confirm and implement in statute law the constitutional power of the legislative branch to select its own counsel.[ 1986 c 323 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.10.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.050 - Authority to execute appeal and other bonds.

RCW 43.10.050 Authority to execute appeal and other bonds.The attorney general may execute, on behalf of the state, any appeal or other bond required to be given by the state in any judicial proceeding to which it is a party in any court, and procure sureties thereon.[ 1965 c 8 § 43.10.050. Prior: 1929 c 92 § 6; RRS § 11034; prior: 1905 c 99 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.10.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.060 - Appointment and authority of assistants.

RCW 43.10.060 Appointment and authority of assistants.The attorney general may appoint necessary assistants who shall have the power to perform any act which the attorney general is authorized by law to perform. Subject to any collective bargaining agreement, assistants shall hold office at the attorney general's pleasure.[ 2019 c 145 § 6; 2009 c 549 § 5049; 1965 c 8 § 43.10.060. Prior: 1929 c 92 § 7, part; RRS § 11034-1, part.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2019 c 145: See note following RCW 41.80.400.
WA Rev Code § 43.10.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.065 - Employment of attorneys and employees to transact state's legal business.

RCW 43.10.065 Employment of attorneys and employees to transact state's legal business.The attorney general may employ or discharge attorneys and employees to transact for the state, its departments, officials, boards, commissions, and agencies, all business of a legal or quasi legal nature, except those declared by law to be the duty of the judge of any court, or the prosecuting attorney of any county.[ 1965 c 8 § 43.10.065. Prior: 1941 c 50 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 11034-3, part. Formerly RCW 43.10.060, part.]
WA Rev Code § 43.10.067 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.067 - Employment of attorneys by others restricted.

RCW 43.10.067 Employment of attorneys by others restricted.No officer, director, administrative agency, board, or commission of the state, other than the attorney general, shall employ, appoint or retain in employment any attorney for any administrative body, department, commission, agency, or tribunal or any other person to act as attorney in any legal or quasi legal capacity in the exercise of any of the powers or performance of any of the duties specified by law to be performed by the attorney general, except where it is provided by law to be the duty of the judge of any court or the prosecuting attorney of any county to employ or appoint such persons: PROVIDED, That RCW 43.10.040, and 43.10.065 through 43.10.080 shall not apply to the administration of the commission on judicial conduct, the state law library, the law school of the state university, the administration of the state bar act by the Washington State Bar Association, or the representation of an estate administered by the director of the department of revenue or the director's designee pursuant to chapter 11.28 RCW.The authority granted by chapter 1.08 RCW, RCW 44.28.065, and 47.01.061 shall not be affected hereby.[ 1997 c 41 § 9. Prior: 1987 c 364 § 1; 1987 c 186 § 7; prior: 1985 c 133 § 2; 1985 c 7 § 108; 1981 c 268 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.10.067; prior: (i) 1941 c 50 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 11034-4. (ii) 1941 c 50 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 11034-6. Formerly RCW 43.01.080.]
WA Rev Code § 43.10.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.070 - Compensation of assistants, attorneys, and employees.

RCW 43.10.070 Compensation of assistants, attorneys, and employees.Subject to any collective bargaining agreement, the attorney general shall fix the compensation of all assistants, attorneys, and employees, and in the event they are assigned to any department, board, or commission, such department, board, or commission shall pay the compensation as fixed by the attorney general, not however in excess of the amount made available to the department by law for legal services.[ 2019 c 145 § 5; 1965 c 8 § 43.10.070. Prior: 1941 c 50 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 11034-3, part.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2019 c 145: See note following RCW 41.80.400.
WA Rev Code § 43.10.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.080 - Employment of experts, technicians.

RCW 43.10.080 Employment of experts, technicians.The attorney general may employ such skilled experts, scientists, technicians, or other specially qualified persons as he or she deems necessary to aid him or her in the preparation or trial of actions or proceedings.[ 2009 c 549 § 5050; 1965 c 8 § 43.10.080. Prior: 1941 c 50 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 11034-5.]
WA Rev Code § 43.10.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.090 - Criminal investigations—Supervision.

RCW 43.10.090 Criminal investigations—Supervision.Upon the written request of the governor, the attorney general shall investigate violations of the criminal laws within this state.If, after such investigation, the attorney general believes that the criminal laws are improperly enforced in any county, and that the prosecuting attorney of the county has failed or neglected to institute and prosecute violations of such criminal laws, either generally or with regard to a specific offense or class of offenses, the attorney general shall direct the prosecuting attorney to take such action in connection with any prosecution as the attorney general determines to be necessary and proper.If any prosecuting attorney, after the receipt of such instructions from the attorney general, fails or neglects to comply therewith within a reasonable time, the attorney general may initiate and prosecute such criminal actions as he or she shall determine. In connection therewith, the attorney general shall have the same powers as would otherwise be vested in the prosecuting attorney.From the time the attorney general has initiated or taken over a criminal prosecution, the prosecuting attorney shall not have power or authority to take any legal steps relating to such prosecution, except as authorized or directed by the attorney general.[ 2009 c 549 § 5051; 1965 c 8 § 43.10.090. Prior: 1937 c 88 § 1; RRS § 112-1.]NOTES:Corporations, governor may require attorney general to investigate: RCW 43.06.010.Prosecuting attorneys, governor may require attorney general to aid: RCW 43.06.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.10.095 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.095 - Homicide investigative tracking system—Supervision management and recidivist tracking (SMART) system.

RCW 43.10.095 Homicide investigative tracking system—Supervision management and recidivist tracking (SMART) system.(1) There is created, as a component of the homicide investigative tracking system, a supervision management and recidivist tracking system called the SMART system. The office of the attorney general may contract with any state, local, or private agency necessary for implementation of and training for supervision management and recidivist tracking program partnerships for development and operation of a statewide computer linkage between the attorney general's homicide investigative tracking system, local police departments, and the state department of corrections. Dormant information in the supervision management and recidivist tracking system shall be automatically archived after seven years. The department of corrections shall notify the attorney general when each person is no longer under its supervision.(2) As used in this section, unless the context requires otherwise:(a) "Dormant" means there have been no inquiries by the department of corrections or law enforcement with regard to an active supervision case or an active criminal investigation in the past seven years.(b) "Archived" means information which is not in the active database and can only be retrieved for use in an active criminal investigation.[ 1998 c 223 § 2.]NOTES:Finding—1998 c 223: "The legislature finds that increased communications between local law enforcement officers and the state department of corrections' community corrections officers improves public safety through shared monitoring and supervision of offenders living in the community under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections.Participating local law enforcement agencies and the local offices of the department of corrections have implemented the supervision management and recidivist tracking program, whereby each entity provides mutual assistance in supervising offenders living within the boundaries of local law enforcement agencies. The supervision management and recidivist tracking program has helped local law enforcement solve crimes faster or prevented future criminal activity by reporting offender's sentence violations in a more timely manner to community corrections officers by rapid and comprehensive electronic sharing of information regarding supervised offenders. The expansion of the supervision management and recidivist tracking program will improve public safety throughout the state." [ 1998 c 223 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.10.097 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.097 - Homicide investigative tracking system—Purpose limited.

RCW 43.10.097 Homicide investigative tracking system—Purpose limited.The homicide investigative tracking system and the supervision management and recidivist tracking system are tools for the administration of criminal justice and these systems may not be used for any other purpose.[ 1998 c 223 § 3.]NOTES:Finding—1998 c 223: See note following RCW 43.10.095.
WA Rev Code § 43.10.101 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.101 - Report to transportation entities—Tort claims.

RCW 43.10.101 Report to transportation entities—Tort claims.The attorney general shall prepare annually a report to the transportation committees of the legislature, the governor, the department of transportation, and the transportation commission comprising a comprehensive summary of all cases involving tort claims against the department of transportation involving highways which were concluded and closed in the previous calendar year. The report shall include for each case closed:(1) A summary of the factual background of the case;(2) Identification of the attorneys representing the state and the opposing parties;(3) A synopsis of the legal theories asserted and the defenses presented;(4) Whether the case was tried, settled, or dismissed, and in whose favor;(5) The approximate number of attorney hours expended by the state on the case, together with the corresponding dollar amount billed therefore; and(6) Such other matters relating to the case as the attorney general deems relevant or appropriate, especially including any comments or recommendations for changes in statute law or agency practice that might effectively reduce the exposure of the state to such tort claims.[ 2006 c 334 § 14; 2005 c 319 § 104; 1995 2nd sp.s. c 14 § 527.]NOTES:Effective date—2006 c 334: See note following RCW 47.01.051.Findings—Intent—Part headings—Effective dates—2005 c 319: See notes following RCW 43.17.020.Effective dates—1995 2nd sp.s. c 14: See note following RCW 43.19.1919.Severability—1995 2nd sp.s. c 14: See note following RCW 43.19.1919.
WA Rev Code § 43.10.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.110 - Other powers and duties.

RCW 43.10.110 Other powers and duties.The attorney general shall have the power and it shall be his or her duty to perform any other duties that are, or may from time to time be required of him or her by law.[ 2009 c 549 § 5052; 1965 c 8 § 43.10.110. Prior: 1929 c 92 § 8; RRS § 11034-2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.10.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.115 - Private practice of law—Attorney general—Prohibited.

RCW 43.10.115 Private practice of law—Attorney general—Prohibited.The attorney general shall not practice law for remuneration in his or her private capacity:(1) As an attorney in any court of this state during his or her continuance in office; or(2) As adviser or advocate for any person who may wish to become his or her client.[ 2009 c 549 § 5053; 1973 c 43 § 2.]NOTES:Severability—1973 c 43: See note following RCW 43.10.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.10.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.120 - Private practice of law—Deputies and assistants—Prohibited.

RCW 43.10.120 Private practice of law—Deputies and assistants—Prohibited.No full time deputy or assistant attorney general shall practice law for remuneration in his or her private capacity:(1) As an attorney in any court of this state during his or her continuance in office; or(2) As adviser or advocate for any person who may wish to become his or her client.[ 2009 c 549 § 5054; 1973 c 43 § 3.]NOTES:Severability—1973 c 43: See note following RCW 43.10.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.10.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.125 - Private practice of law—Special assistant attorney generals.

RCW 43.10.125 Private practice of law—Special assistant attorney generals.Special assistant attorney generals [attorneys general] employed on less than a full time basis to transact business of a legal or quasi legal nature for the state, such assistants and attorneys may practice law in their private capacity as attorney.[ 1973 c 43 § 4.]NOTES:Severability—1973 c 43: See note following RCW 43.10.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.10.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.130 - Private practice of law—Exceptions.

RCW 43.10.130 Private practice of law—Exceptions.None of the provisions of RCW 43.10.010 and 43.10.115 through 43.10.125 shall be construed as prohibiting the attorney general or any of his or her full time deputies or assistants from:(1) Performing legal services for himself or herself or his or her immediate family; or(2) Performing legal services of a charitable nature.[ 2009 c 549 § 5055; 1973 c 43 § 5.]NOTES:Severability—1973 c 43: See note following RCW 43.10.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.10.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.150 - Legal services revolving fund—Created—Purpose.

RCW 43.10.150 Legal services revolving fund—Created—Purpose.A legal services revolving fund is hereby created in the state treasury for the purpose of a centralized funding, accounting, and distribution of the actual costs of the legal services provided to agencies of the state government by the attorney general. During the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the legal services revolving account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the account.[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 975; 1974 ex.s. c 146 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 71 § 1.]NOTES:Effective dates—2013 2nd sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 2.68.020.Effective date—1974 ex.s. c 146: "This act shall take effect on July 1, 1974 for costs, billings and charges affecting the 1975 fiscal year and subsequent biennia." [ 1974 ex.s. c 146 § 5.]Legal services revolving fund—Approval of certain changes required: RCW 43.88.350.
WA Rev Code § 43.10.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.160 - Legal services revolving fund—Transfers and payments into fund—Allotments to attorney general.

RCW 43.10.160 Legal services revolving fund—Transfers and payments into fund—Allotments to attorney general.The amounts to be disbursed from the legal services revolving fund from time to time shall be transferred thereto by the state treasurer from funds appropriated to any and all agencies for legal services or administrative expenses on a quarterly basis. Agencies operating in whole or in part from nonappropriated funds shall pay into the legal services revolving fund such funds as will fully reimburse funds appropriated to the attorney general for any legal services provided activities financed by nonappropriated funds.The director of financial management shall allot all such funds to the attorney general for the operation of his or her office, pursuant to appropriation, in the same manner as appropriated funds are allocated to other agencies headed by elected officers under chapter 43.88 RCW.[ 2009 c 549 § 5056; 1979 c 151 § 94; 1974 ex.s. c 146 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 71 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—1974 ex.s. c 146: See note following RCW 43.10.150.
WA Rev Code § 43.10.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.170 - Legal services revolving fund—Disbursements.

RCW 43.10.170 Legal services revolving fund—Disbursements.Disbursements from the legal services revolving fund shall be pursuant to vouchers executed by the attorney general or his or her designee in accordance with the provisions of RCW 43.88.160.[ 2009 c 549 § 5057; 1971 ex.s. c 71 § 3.]