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WA Rev Code § 38.38.840 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.38 - Washington Code of Military Justice.|38.38.840 - Courts of inquiry.

RCW 38.38.840 [Art. 135] Courts of inquiry.(1) Courts of inquiry to investigate any matter may be convened by the governor, the adjutant general, or by any other person designated by the governor for that purpose, whether or not the persons involved have requested such an inquiry: PROVIDED, That upon the request of the officer involved such an inquiry shall be instituted as hereinabove set forth.(2) A court of inquiry consists of three or more commissioned officers. For each court of inquiry the convening authority shall also appoint counsel for the court.(3) Any person subject to this code whose conduct is subject to inquiry shall be designated as a party. Any person subject to this code or employed in the state military department, who has a direct interest in the subject of inquiry has the right to be designated as a party upon request to the court. Any person designated as a party shall be given due notice and has the right to be present, to be represented by counsel, to cross-examine witnesses, and to introduce evidence.(4) Members of a court of inquiry may be challenged by a party, but only for cause stated to the court.(5) The members, counsel, the reporter, and interpreters of courts of inquiry shall take an oath or affirmation to faithfully perform their duties.(6) Witnesses may be summoned to appear and testify and be examined before courts of inquiry, as provided for courts-martial.(7) Courts of inquiry shall make findings of fact but may not express opinions or make recommendations unless required to do so by the convening authority.(8) Each court of inquiry shall keep a record of its proceedings, which shall be authenticated by the signatures of the president and counsel for the court and forwarded to the convening authority. If the record cannot be authenticated by the president, it shall be signed by a member in lieu of the president. If the record cannot be authenticated by the counsel for the court, it shall be signed by a member in lieu of the counsel.[ 2009 c 378 § 28; 1989 c 48 § 72; 1963 c 220 § 120.]
WA Rev Code § 38.38.844 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.38 - Washington Code of Military Justice.|38.38.844 - Authority to administer oaths.

RCW 38.38.844 [Art. 136] Authority to administer oaths.(1) The following members of the organized militia may administer oaths for the purposes of military administration, including military justice, and affidavits may be taken for those purposes before persons having the general powers of a notary public:(a) The state judge advocate and all assistant state judge advocates;(b) All law specialists or paralegals;(c) All summary courts-martial;(d) All adjutants, assistant adjutants, acting adjutants, and personnel adjutants;(e) The military judge, president, trial counsel, and assistant trial counsel for all general and special courts-martial;(f) The president and the counsel for the court of any court of inquiry;(g) All officers designated to take a deposition;(h) All commanding officers of units of the organized militia;(i) All officers of the organized militia designated as recruiting officers;(j) All persons detailed to conduct an investigation; and(k) All other persons designated by regulations of the adjutant general.(2) The signature without seal of any such person, together with the title of the person's office, is prima facie evidence of the person's authority.[ 2009 c 378 § 29; 1989 c 48 § 73; 1963 c 220 § 121.]
WA Rev Code § 38.38.848 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.38 - Washington Code of Military Justice.|38.38.848 - Sections to be explained.

RCW 38.38.848 [Art. 137] Sections to be explained.(1) RCW 38.38.008, 38.38.012, 38.38.064 through 38.38.132, 38.38.252, 38.38.260, 38.38.372, 38.38.480, 38.38.624 through * 38.38.792, and 38.38.848 through 38.38.860 shall be carefully explained to every enlisted member:(a) At the time of the member's enlistment or transfer or induction;(b) At the time of the member's order to duty in or with any of the organized militia; or(c) Within forty days thereafter. (2) These sections shall also be explained again to each member of the organized militia each time a member of the organized militia reenlists or extends his or her enlistment.(3) A complete text of this code and of the regulations prescribed by the governor thereunder shall be made available to any member of the organized militia, upon request, for personal examination.[ 2009 c 378 § 30; 1989 c 48 § 74; 1963 c 220 § 122.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 38.38.792 was recodified as RCW 38.38.783 by the code reviser September 2009.
WA Rev Code § 38.38.852 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.38 - Washington Code of Military Justice.|38.38.852 - Complaints of wrongs.

RCW 38.38.852 [Art. 138] Complaints of wrongs.Members of the organized militia who believe themselves wronged by their commanding officer, and who, upon due application to that commanding officer, are refused redress, may complain to any superior commissioned officer, who shall forward the complaint to the governor or adjutant general. The governor or adjutant general shall examine the complaint and take proper measures for redressing the wrong complained of.[ 1989 c 48 § 75; 1963 c 220 § 123.]
WA Rev Code § 38.38.856 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.38 - Washington Code of Military Justice.|38.38.856 - Redress of injuries to property.

RCW 38.38.856 [Art. 139] Redress of injuries to property.(1) Whenever complaint is made to any commanding officer that wilful damage has been done to the property of any person or that the person's property has been wrongfully taken by members of the organized militia, the commanding officer may, subject to such regulations as the governor may prescribe, convene a board to investigate the complaint. The board shall consist of from one to three commissioned officers and, for the purpose of that investigation, it has power to summon witnesses and examine them upon oath or affirmation, to receive depositions or other documentary evidence, and to assess the damages sustained against the responsible parties. The assessment of damages made by the board is subject to the approval of the commanding officer, and in the amount approved by the commanding officer shall be charged against the pay of the offenders. The order of the commanding officer directing charges herein authorized is conclusive, except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, on any disbursing officer for the payment by the disbursing officer to the injured parties of the damages so assessed and approved.(2) If the offenders cannot be ascertained, but the organization or detachment to which they belong is known, charges totaling the amount of damages assessed and approved may be paid to the injured parties from the military funds of the units of the organized militia to which the offenders belonged.(3) Any person subject to this code who is accused of causing wilful damage to property has the right to be represented by counsel, to summon witnesses in the person's behalf, and to cross-examine those appearing against him or her. The person has the right of appeal to the next higher commander.[ 1989 c 48 § 76; 1963 c 220 § 124.]
WA Rev Code § 38.38.860 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.38 - Washington Code of Military Justice.|38.38.860 - Execution of process and sentence.

RCW 38.38.860 [Art. 140] Execution of process and sentence.In the organized militia not in federal service, the processes and sentences of its courts-martial shall be executed by the civil officers prescribed by the laws of the state.[ 1989 c 48 § 77; 1963 c 220 § 125.]
WA Rev Code § 38.38.864 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.38 - Washington Code of Military Justice.|38.38.864 - Process of military courts.

RCW 38.38.864 [Art. 141] Process of military courts.(1) Military courts may issue any process or mandate necessary to carry into effect their powers. Such a court may issue subpoenae and subpoenae duces tecum and enforce by attachment attendance of witnesses and production of books and records, when it is sitting within the state and the witnesses, books and records sought are also so located.(2) Process and mandates may be issued by summary courts-martial, or the military judge of other military courts and may be directed to and may be executed by the marshals of the military court or any peace officer and shall be in such form as may be prescribed by regulations issued under this code.(3) All officers to whom process or mandates may be so directed shall execute them and make return of their acts thereunder according to the requirements of those documents. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this code, no such officer may demand or require payment of any fee or charge for receiving, executing, or returning such a process or mandate or for any service in connection therewith.[ 1989 c 48 § 78; 1963 c 220 § 126.]
WA Rev Code § 38.38.868 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.38 - Washington Code of Military Justice.|38.38.868 - Payment of fines and disposition thereof.

RCW 38.38.868 [Art. 142] Payment of fines and disposition thereof.Fines imposed by a military court may be paid to it or to an officer executing its process. The amount of such a fine may be noted upon any state roll or account for pay of the delinquent and deducted from any pay or allowance due or thereafter to become due the person, until the fine is liquidated. Any sum so deducted shall be turned in to the military court which imposed the fine. Notwithstanding any other law, the officer collecting a fine or penalty imposed by a military court upon an officer or enlisted person shall pay it within thirty days to the state treasurer. Such a fine becomes a part of, is credited to, and may be spent from, the military fund of the organization or detachment to which the officer or enlisted person who paid the fine belonged. The treasurer of the state shall then report the amount thereof designating the organization or detachment to which it belongs, to the adjutant general of the state, and shall pay it over to the organization or detachment on request of its commanding officer.[ 1989 c 48 § 79; 1963 c 220 § 127.]
WA Rev Code § 38.38.872 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.38 - Washington Code of Military Justice.|38.38.872 - Immunity for action of military courts.

RCW 38.38.872 [Art. 143] Immunity for action of military courts.No accused may bring an action or proceeding against the convening authority or a member of a military court or officer or person acting under its authority or reviewing its proceedings because of the approval, imposition, or execution of any sentence or the imposition or collection of a fine or penalty, or the execution of any process or mandate of a military court.[ 1963 c 220 § 128.]
WA Rev Code § 38.38.876 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.38 - Washington Code of Military Justice.|38.38.876 - Presumption of jurisdiction.

RCW 38.38.876 [Art. 144] Presumption of jurisdiction.The jurisdiction of the military courts and boards established by this code shall be presumed and the burden of proof rests on any person seeking to oust those courts or boards of jurisdiction in any action or proceeding.[ 1963 c 220 § 129.]
WA Rev Code § 38.38.880 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.38 - Washington Code of Military Justice.|38.38.880 - Delegation of authority by the governor.

RCW 38.38.880 [Art. 145] Delegation of authority by the governor.The governor may delegate any authority vested in him or her under this code, and may provide for the subdelegation of any such authority, except the power given him or her by RCW 38.38.192 and 38.38.240.[ 2011 c 336 § 788; 1963 c 220 § 130.]
WA Rev Code § 38.38.884 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.38 - Washington Code of Military Justice.|38.38.884 - Uniformity of interpretation.

RCW 38.38.884 [Art. 146] Uniformity of interpretation.This chapter shall be so construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it and, so far as practical, to make that law uniform with the law of the United States.[ 1963 c 220 § 131.]
WA Rev Code § 38.38.888 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.38 - Washington Code of Military Justice.|38.38.888 - Short title.

RCW 38.38.888 [Art. 147] Short title.This chapter may be cited as the "Washington code of military justice."[ 1963 c 220 § 132.]
WA Rev Code § 38.40.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.40 - Miscellaneous Provisions.|38.40.010 - Liability of officers and enlisted persons on duty.

RCW 38.40.010 Liability of officers and enlisted persons on duty.Members of the militia ordered into active service of the state by any proper authority shall not be liable civilly or criminally for any act or acts done by them while on such duty nor shall any action lie against any officer or enlisted person for any acts done by the officer or enlisted person in line of duty by virtue of any order which may thereafter be held invalid by any civil court. When a suit or proceeding shall be commenced in any court by any person against any officer or enlisted person of the militia for any act done by such officer or enlisted person in his or her official capacity or in the discharge of any duty, or against any person acting under the authority or order of such officer or by virtue of any warrant issued pursuant to law, the defendant may require the person prosecuting or instituting the proceeding to give security for the payment of all costs that may be awarded to the defendant, and the defendant in all cases may make a general denial and, under such general denial, give all other or any special defense matter in evidence. In case the plaintiff shall be nonsuited or the verdict or judgment be in favor of the defendant, treble costs shall be assessed against the plaintiff. The defendant in such action shall be defended by the attorney general at the expense of the state, but private counsel may also be employed by the defendant. The venue of all such actions shall be Thurston county and the state of Washington shall be in all cases a necessary party defendant.[ 1989 c 19 § 45; 1943 c 130 § 13; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8603-13. Cf. 1909 c 134 § 25, part; 1895 c 108 § 173, part.]
WA Rev Code § 38.40.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.40 - Miscellaneous Provisions.|38.40.020 - Not liable for exercise of judgment.

RCW 38.40.020 Not liable for exercise of judgment.The commanding officer of any of the military forces of the state of Washington engaged under the order of proper authority in the suppression of insurrection, the dispersion of a mob, the protection of life or property, or the enforcement of the laws, shall exercise discretion as to the propriety of the means to be used in controlling or dispersing of any mob or other unlawful assembly and, if he or she exercises his or her honest judgment thereon, he or she shall not be liable in either a civil or criminal action for any act done in line of duty.[ 1989 c 19 § 46; 1943 c 130 § 14; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8603-14. Cf. 1909 c 134 § 25, part; 1895 c 108 § 173, part.]
WA Rev Code § 38.40.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.40 - Miscellaneous Provisions.|38.40.025 - Liability of state for federal activities.

RCW 38.40.025 Liability of state for federal activities.Neither the state of Washington, its officers, employees, or agents, nor any member of the militia may be held liable in any civil action for damages arising out of any of the activities of the military forces of the state of Washington while engaged in activities during which the officers, employees, agents, or members are considered employees of the federal government under the federal tort claims act, *26 U.S.C. Sec. 2671 et seq.[ 1987 c 26 § 2.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The reference to 26 U.S.C. appears to be incorrect. Reference to 28 U.S.C. was apparently intended.Legislative declaration—1987 c 26: "The legislature recognizes that Congress has established comprehensive administrative programs to compensate members of the military forces for injuries they may incur while performing training for national defense." [ 1987 c 26 § 1.]Severability—1987 c 26: "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." [ 1987 c 26 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 38.40.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.40 - Miscellaneous Provisions.|38.40.030 - Compensation for death or disability.

RCW 38.40.030 Compensation for death or disability.If any member of the organized militia is injured, incapacitated, or otherwise disabled while in active state service or inactive duty as a member of the organized militia, he or she shall receive from the state of Washington just and reasonable relief in the amount to be determined as provided in this section, including necessary medical care. If the member dies from disease contracted or injury received or is killed while in active state service or inactive duty under order of the governor, then the dependents of the deceased shall receive such compensation as may be allowed as provided in this section. If the United States or any agent thereof, in accordance with any federal statute or regulation, furnishes monetary assistance, benefits, or other temporary or permanent relief to militia members or to their dependents for injuries arising out of and occurring in the course of their activities as militia members, but not including Social Security benefits, then the amount of compensation which any militia member or his or her dependents are otherwise entitled to receive from the state of Washington as provided in this section shall be reduced by the amount of monetary assistance, benefits, or other temporary or permanent relief the militia member or his or her dependents have received and will receive from the United States or any agent thereof as a result of his or her injury. All claims arising under this section shall be inquired into by a board of three officers, at least one being a medical officer, to be appointed by the adjutant general. The board has the same power to take evidence, administer oaths, issue subpoenas, compel witnesses to attend and testify and produce books and papers, and punish their failure to do so as is possessed by a general court martial. The amount of compensation or benefits payable shall conform as nearly as possible to the general schedule of payments and awards provided under the workers' compensation law in effect in the state of Washington at the time the disability or death occurred. The findings of the board shall be reviewed by the adjutant general for final approval. The adjutant general may return the proceedings for revision or for the taking of further testimony. The action of the board when finally approved by the adjutant general is final and conclusive and constitutes the fixed award for the injury or loss and is a debt of the state of Washington.[ 2019 c 147 § 1; 1989 c 19 § 47; 1987 c 185 § 5; 1984 c 198 § 5; 1943 c 130 § 40; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8603-40. Prior: 1923 c 49 § 3; 1917 c 107 § 38; 1909 c 134 § 60; 1895 c 108 § 92.]NOTES:Intent—Severability—1987 c 185: See notes following RCW 51.12.130.Workers' compensation: Title 51 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 38.40.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.40 - Miscellaneous Provisions.|38.40.040 - Interference with employment—Penalty.

RCW 38.40.040 Interference with employment—Penalty.A person, who either alone, or with another, wilfully deprives a member of the organized militia of Washington of his or her employment or prevents such member being employed, or obstructs or annoys said member or his or her employer in their trade, business or employment, because he or she is such member, or dissuades any person from enlisting in said organized militia by threat or injury to him or her in their employment, trade or business, in case he or she shall so enlist, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor and on conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars, or imprisonment in the county jail not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.[ 1989 c 19 § 48; 1943 c 130 § 46; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8603-46. Prior: 1917 c 107 § 41; 1909 c 134 § 67; 1895 c 108 § 104, part.]
WA Rev Code § 38.40.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.40 - Miscellaneous Provisions.|38.40.050 - Discharge from employment—Penalty.

RCW 38.40.050 Discharge from employment—Penalty.No member of the organized militia of Washington shall be discharged by his or her employer by reason of the performance of any military duties upon which he or she may be ordered. When any member of the organized militia of Washington is ordered upon active state service or inactive duty which takes the member from his or her employment the member may apply upon the termination of such duty to be restored to his or her position and employment, and if the tour of duty shall have continued for a period not longer than three months, any employer or the officer or manager of any firm or corporation having authority to reemploy such member and failing to do so shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding five hundred dollars, or imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.[ 1989 c 19 § 49; 1943 c 130 § 48; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8603-48. Prior: 1917 c 107 § 43; 1909 c 134 § 69; 1895 c 108 § 104, part.]