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WA Rev Code § 10.37.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.37 - Accusations and Their Requisites.|10.37.130 - Obscene literature—Description.

RCW 10.37.130 Obscene literature—Description.An indictment or information for exhibiting, publishing, passing, selling, or offering to sell, or having in possession with such intent, any lewd or obscene book, pamphlet, picture, print, card, paper, or writing, need not set forth any portion of the language used or figures shown upon such book, pamphlet, picture, print, card, paper, or writing, but it is sufficient to state generally the fact of the lewdness or obscenity thereof.[ 1891 c 28 § 39; Code 1881 § 1024; RRS § 2075.]NOTES:Obscenity: Chapter 9.68 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 10.37.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.37 - Accusations and Their Requisites.|10.37.140 - Perjury—Subornation of perjury—Description of matter.

RCW 10.37.140 Perjury—Subornation of perjury—Description of matter.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.[ 1891 c 28 § 36; Code 1881 § 1021; 1873 p 228 § 204; 1869 p 243 § 199; 1854 p 112 § 67; RRS § 2072.]NOTES:Perjury: Chapter 9A.72 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 10.37.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.37 - Accusations and Their Requisites.|10.37.150 - Presumptions of law need not be stated.

RCW 10.37.150 Presumptions of law need not be stated.Neither presumptions of law nor matters of which judicial notice is taken need be stated in an indictment or information.[ 1891 c 28 § 31; Code 1881 § 1016; 1873 p 227 § 199; 1869 p 242 § 194; RRS § 2067.]
WA Rev Code § 10.37.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.37 - Accusations and Their Requisites.|10.37.160 - Statute—Exact words need not be used.

RCW 10.37.160 Statute—Exact words need not be used.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.[ 1891 c 28 § 28; Code 1881 § 1013; 1873 p 226 § 196; 1869 p 241 § 191; RRS § 2064.]
WA Rev Code § 10.37.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.37 - Accusations and Their Requisites.|10.37.170 - Statute, private—Description.

RCW 10.37.170 Statute, private—Description.In pleading a private statute, or right derived therefrom, it is sufficient to refer, in the indictment or information, to the statute by its title and the day of its passage, and the court must thereupon take judicial notice thereof.[ 1891 c 28 § 33; Code 1881 § 1018; 1873 p 227 § 201; 1869 p 243 § 196; 1854 p 112 § 66; RRS § 2069.]
WA Rev Code § 10.37.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.37 - Accusations and Their Requisites.|10.37.190 - Words and phrases—How used.

RCW 10.37.190 Words and phrases—How used.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.[ 1891 c 28 § 27; Code 1881 § 1012; 1873 p 227 § 195; 1869 p 241 § 190; RRS § 2063.]
WA Rev Code § 10.40.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.40 - Arraignment.|10.40.050 - Entry and use of true name.

RCW 10.40.050 Entry and use of true name.If he or she alleges that another name is his or her true name it must be entered in the minutes of the court, and the subsequent proceedings on the indictment or information may be had against him or her by that name, referring also to the name by which he or she is indicted or informed against.[ 2010 c 8 § 1038; 1891 c 28 § 49; Code 1881 § 1065; 1873 p 232 § 227; 1854 p 116 § 91; RRS § 2097.]NOTES:Action on discovery of true name: RCW 10.46.060.
WA Rev Code § 10.40.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.40 - Arraignment.|10.40.060 - Pleading to arraignment.

RCW 10.40.060 Pleading to arraignment.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.[ 2010 c 8 § 1039; 1891 c 28 § 50; Code 1881 § 1045; RRS § 2098.]
WA Rev Code § 10.40.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.40 - Arraignment.|10.40.070 - Motion to set aside indictment.

RCW 10.40.070 Motion to set aside indictment.The motion to set aside the indictment can be made by the defendant on one or more of the following grounds, and must be sustained:(1) When any person, other than the grand jurors, was present before the grand jury when the question was taken upon the finding of the indictment, or when any person, other than the grand jurors, was present before the grand jury during the investigation of the charge, except as required or permitted by law;(2) If the grand jury were not selected, drawn, summoned, impaneled, or sworn as prescribed by law.[ 1983 c 3 § 12; 1957 c 10 § 1; Code 1881 § 1046; RRS § 2099. FORMER PART OF SECTION: Code 1881 § 1047; RRS § 2100, now codified as RCW 10.40.075.]
WA Rev Code § 10.40.075 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.40 - Arraignment.|10.40.075 - Motion to set aside indictment—Grounds not allowed, when.

RCW 10.40.075 Motion to set aside indictment—Grounds not allowed, when.The ground of the motion to set aside the indictment mentioned in the fourth subdivision of RCW 10.40.070 is not allowed to a defendant who has been held to answer before indictment.[Code 1881 § 1047; RRS § 2100. Formerly RCW 10.40.070, part.]
WA Rev Code § 10.40.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.40 - Arraignment.|10.40.090 - Sustaining motion—Effect of.

RCW 10.40.090 Sustaining motion—Effect of.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.[ 1891 c 28 § 54; Code 1881 § 1050; RRS § 2104.]
WA Rev Code § 10.40.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.40 - Arraignment.|10.40.100 - Overruling motion—Pleading over.

RCW 10.40.100 Overruling motion—Pleading over.If the motion to set aside the indictment [or information] be denied, the defendant must immediately answer the indictment or information, either by demurring or pleading thereto.[ 1891 c 28 § 52; Code 1881 § 1048; RRS § 2102.]
WA Rev Code § 10.40.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.40 - Arraignment.|10.40.110 - Demurrer to indictment or information.

RCW 10.40.110 Demurrer to indictment or information.The defendant may demur to the indictment or information when it appears upon its face either—(1) That it does not substantially conform to the requirements of this code;(2) [That] more than one crime is charged;(3) That the facts charged do not constitute a crime;(4) That the indictment or information contains any matter which, if true, would constitute a defense or other legal bar to the action.[ 1891 c 28 § 55; Code 1881 § 1051; RRS § 2105.]
WA Rev Code § 10.40.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.40 - Arraignment.|10.40.120 - Sustaining demurrer—When final.

RCW 10.40.120 Sustaining demurrer—When final.If the demurrer is sustained because the indictment or information contains matter which is a legal defense or bar to the action, the judgment shall be final, and the defendant must be discharged.[ 1891 c 28 § 56; Code 1881 § 1052; RRS § 2106. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1891 c 28 § 61; Code 1881 § 1060; RRS § 2114, now codified as RCW 10.40.125.]
WA Rev Code § 10.40.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.40 - Arraignment.|10.40.125 - Sustaining demurrer, etc.—When not final.

RCW 10.40.125 Sustaining demurrer, etc.—When not final.The judgment for the defendant on a demurrer to the indictment or information, except where it is otherwise provided, or for an objection taken at the trial to its form or substance, or for variance between the indictment or information and the proof, shall not bar another prosecution for the same offense.[ 1891 c 28 § 61; Code 1881 § 1060; RRS § 2114. Formerly RCW 10.40.120, part.]
WA Rev Code § 10.40.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.40 - Arraignment.|10.40.140 - Overruling demurrer—Pleading over.

RCW 10.40.140 Overruling demurrer—Pleading over.If the demurrer is overruled the defendant has a right to put in a plea. If he or she fails to do so, judgment may be rendered against him or her on the demurrer, and, if necessary, a jury may be impaneled to inquire and ascertain the degree of the offense.[ 2010 c 8 § 1040; Code 1881 § 1053; RRS § 2107.]
WA Rev Code § 10.40.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.40 - Arraignment.|10.40.170 - Plea of guilty.

RCW 10.40.170 Plea of guilty.The plea of guilty can only be put in by the defendant himself or herself in open court.[ 2010 c 8 § 1041; Code 1881 § 1056; RRS § 2110. FORMER PART OF SECTION: Code 1881 § 1057; RRS § 2111, now codified as RCW 10.40.175.]
WA Rev Code § 10.40.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.40 - Arraignment.|10.40.180 - Plea of not guilty.

RCW 10.40.180 Plea of not guilty.The plea of not guilty is a denial of every material allegation in the indictment or information; and all matters of fact may be given in evidence under it, except a former conviction or acquittal.[ 1891 c 28 § 59; Code 1881 § 1058; RRS § 2112.]
WA Rev Code § 10.40.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.40 - Arraignment.|10.40.190 - Refusal to answer.

RCW 10.40.190 Refusal to answer.If the defendant fail or refuse to answer the indictment or information by demurrer or plea, a plea of not guilty must be entered by the court.[ 1891 c 28 § 62; Code 1881 § 1061; 1873 p 232 § 224; 1854 p 116 § 88; RRS § 2115.]
WA Rev Code § 10.43.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.43 - Former Acquittal or Conviction.|10.43.020 - Offense embraces lower degree and included offenses.

RCW 10.43.020 Offense embraces lower degree and included offenses.When the defendant has been convicted or acquitted upon an indictment or information of an offense consisting of different degrees, the conviction or acquittal shall be a bar to another indictment or information for the offense charged in the former, or for any lower degree of that offense, or for an offense necessarily included therein.[ 1891 c 28 § 74; Code 1881 § 1096; 1873 p 238 § 257; 1854 p 120 § 121; RRS § 2166.]NOTES:Bar as to prosecution for same crime in another degree, or attempt: RCW 10.43.050.
WA Rev Code § 10.43.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.43 - Former Acquittal or Conviction.|10.43.030 - Conviction or acquittal in other county.

RCW 10.43.030 Conviction or acquittal in other county.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.[ 1909 c 249 § 20; RRS § 2272.]
WA Rev Code § 10.43.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.43 - Former Acquittal or Conviction.|10.43.040 - Foreign conviction or acquittal.

RCW 10.43.040 Foreign conviction or acquittal.Whenever, upon the trial of any person for a crime, it appears that the offense was committed in another state or country, under such circumstances that the courts of this state had jurisdiction thereof, and that the defendant has already been acquitted or convicted upon the merits, in a judicial proceeding conducted under the criminal laws of such state or country, founded upon the act or omission with respect to which he or she is upon trial, such former acquittal or conviction is a sufficient defense. Nothing in this section affects or prevents a prosecution in a court of this state of any person who has received administrative or nonjudicial punishment, civilian or military, in another state or country based upon the same act or omission.[ 2010 c 8 § 1042; 1999 c 141 § 1; 1909 c 249 § 19; RRS § 2271.]
WA Rev Code § 10.43.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.43 - Former Acquittal or Conviction.|10.43.050 - Acquittal, when a bar.

RCW 10.43.050 Acquittal, when a bar.No order of dismissal or directed verdict of not guilty on the ground of a variance between the indictment or information and the proof, or on the ground of any defect in such indictment or information, shall bar another prosecution for the same offense. Whenever a defendant shall be acquitted or convicted upon an indictment or information charging a crime consisting of different degrees, he or she cannot be proceeded against or tried for the same crime in another degree, nor for an attempt to commit such crime, or any degree thereof.[ 2010 c 8 § 1043; 1909 c 249 § 64; Code 1881 § 769; RRS § 2316.]NOTES:Offense embraces lower degree and included offenses: RCW 10.43.020.Ownership of property—Proof of: RCW 10.58.060.
WA Rev Code § 10.46.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.46 - Superior Court Trial.|10.46.020 - Trial docket.

RCW 10.46.020 Trial docket.The clerk shall, in preparing the docket of criminal cases, enumerate the indictments and informations pending according to the date of their filing, specifying opposite to the title of each action whether it be for a felony or misdemeanor, and whether the defendant be in custody or on bail; and shall, in like manner, enter therein all indictments and informations on which issues of fact are joined, all cases brought to the court on change of venue from other counties, and all cases pending upon appeal from inferior courts.[ 1891 c 28 § 65; Code 1881 § 1044; 1873 p 231 § 222; 1854 p 115 § 86; RRS § 2134.]
WA Rev Code § 10.46.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.46 - Superior Court Trial.|10.46.060 - True name inserted in proceedings.

RCW 10.46.060 True name inserted in proceedings.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.[ 2010 c 8 § 1044; 1891 c 28 § 23; Code 1881 § 1007; 1873 p 225 § 190; 1869 p 241 § 185; RRS § 2058.]NOTES:True name: RCW 10.40.050.
WA Rev Code § 10.46.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.46 - Superior Court Trial.|10.46.070 - Conduct of trial—Generally.

RCW 10.46.070 Conduct of trial—Generally.The court shall decide all questions of law which shall arise in the course of the trial, and the trial shall be conducted in the same manner as in civil actions.[ 1891 c 28 § 70; Code 1881 § 1088; 1873 p 237 § 249; 1854 p 119 § 111; RRS § 2158. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1891 c 28 § 66, part; Code 1881 § 1078; 1873 p 236 § 239; 1854 p 118 § 101; RRS § 2137, part, now codified as RCW 10.49.020.]NOTES:Rules of court: This section superseded, in part, by CrR 6. See comment preceding CrR 6.1.
WA Rev Code § 10.46.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.46 - Superior Court Trial.|10.46.080 - Continuances.

RCW 10.46.080 Continuances.A continuance may be granted in any case on the ground of the absence of evidence on the motion of the defendant supported by affidavit showing the materiality of the evidence expected to be obtained, and that due diligence has been used to procure it; and also the name and place of residence of the witness or witnesses; and the substance of the evidence expected to be obtained, and if the prosecuting attorney admit that such evidence would be given, and that it be considered as actually given on the trial or offered and overruled as improper the continuance shall not be granted.[Code 1881 § 1077; 1877 p 206 § 7; RRS § 2135.]
WA Rev Code § 10.46.085 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.46 - Superior Court Trial.|10.46.085 - Continuances not permitted in certain cases.

RCW 10.46.085 Continuances not permitted in certain cases.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.[ 1989 c 332 § 7.]NOTES:Finding—1989 c 332: "The legislature finds that treatment of the emotional problems of child sexual abuse victims may be impaired by lengthy delay in trial of the accused and the resulting delay in testimony of the child victim. The trauma of the abusive incident is likely to be exacerbated by requiring testimony from a victim who has substantially completed therapy and is forced to relive the incident. The legislature finds that it is necessary to prevent, to the extent reasonably possible, lengthy and unnecessary delays in trial of a person charged with abuse of a minor." [ 1989 c 332 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 10.46.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.46 - Superior Court Trial.|10.46.110 - Discharging defendant to give evidence.

RCW 10.46.110 Discharging defendant to give evidence.When two or more persons are included in one prosecution, the court may, at any time before the defendant has gone into his or her defense, direct any defendant to be discharged, that he or she may be a witness for the state. A defendant may also, when there is not sufficient evidence to put him or her on his or her defense, at any time before the evidence is closed, be discharged by the court, for the purpose of giving evidence for a codefendant. The order of discharge is a bar to another prosecution for the same offense.[ 2010 c 8 § 1045; Code 1881 § 1092; 1873 p 237 § 253; 1854 p 120 § 117; RRS § 2162.]NOTES:Conviction or acquittal—Several defendants: RCW 10.61.035.
WA Rev Code § 10.46.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.46 - Superior Court Trial.|10.46.190 - Liability of convicted person for costs—Jury fee.

RCW 10.46.190 Liability of convicted person for costs—Jury fee.Every person convicted of a crime or held to bail to keep the peace may be liable to all the costs of the proceedings against him or her, including, when tried by a jury in the superior court or before a committing magistrate, a jury fee as provided for in civil actions for which judgment shall be rendered and collected. The court shall not order a defendant to pay costs, as described in RCW 10.01.160, if the court finds that the person at the time of sentencing is indigent as defined in RCW 10.101.010(3) (a) through (c). The jury fee, when collected for a case tried by the superior court, shall be paid to the clerk and applied as the jury fee in civil cases is applied.[ 2018 c 269 § 9; 2005 c 457 § 12; 1977 ex.s. c 248 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 53 § 1; 1961 c 304 § 8; Code 1881 § 2105; 1869 p 418 § 3; RRS § 2227.]NOTES:Construction—2018 c 269: See note following RCW 10.82.090.Intent—2005 c 457: See note following RCW 43.08.250.Disposition of fines and costs: Chapter 10.82 RCW.Juryfees: RCW 4.44.110, 36.18.020.in district court: RCW 10.04.050.
WA Rev Code § 10.46.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.46 - Superior Court Trial.|10.46.200 - Costs allowed to acquitted or discharged defendant.

RCW 10.46.200 Costs allowed to acquitted or discharged defendant.No prisoner or person under recognizance who shall be acquitted by verdict or discharged because no indictment is found against him or her, or for want of prosecution, shall be liable for any costs or fees of any officer or for any charge of subsistence while he or she was in custody, but in every such case the fees of the defendant's witnesses, and of the officers for services rendered at the request of the defendant; and charges for subsistence of the defendant while in custody shall be taxed and paid as other costs and charges in such cases.[ 2010 c 8 § 1046; Code 1881 § 1168; 1877 p 207 § 10; 1854 p 129 § 177; RRS § 2236.]
WA Rev Code § 10.46.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.46 - Superior Court Trial.|10.46.210 - Taxation of costs on acquittal or discharge—Generally—Frivolous complaints.

RCW 10.46.210 Taxation of costs on acquittal or discharge—Generally—Frivolous complaints.When any person shall be brought before a court or other committing magistrate of any county, city or town in this state, having jurisdiction of the alleged offense, charged with the commission of a crime or misdemeanor, and such complaint upon examination shall appear to be unfounded, no costs shall be payable by such acquitted party, but the same shall be chargeable to the county, city or town for or in which the said complaint is triable, but if the court or other magistrate trying said charge, shall decide the complaint was frivolous or malicious, the judgment or verdict shall also designate who is the complainant, and may adjudge that said complainant pay the costs. In such cases a judgment shall thereupon be entered for the costs against said complainant, who shall stand committed until such costs be paid or discharged by due process of law.[ 1987 c 202 § 168; Code 1881 § 2103; 1869 p 418 § 1; RRS § 2225.]NOTES:Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
WA Rev Code § 10.46.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.46 - Superior Court Trial.|10.46.220 - Cost bills in felony cases—Certification.

RCW 10.46.220 Cost bills in felony cases—Certification.In all convictions for felony, whether capital or punishable by imprisonment in the penitentiary, the clerk of the superior court shall forthwith, after sentence, tax the costs in the case. The cost bill shall be made out in triplicate, and be examined by the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the trial was had. After which the judge of the superior court shall allow and approve such bill or so much thereof, as is allowable by law. The clerk of the superior court shall thereupon, under his or her hand, and under the seal of the court, certify said triplicate cost bills, and shall file one with the papers of cause, and shall transmit one to the administrator for the courts and one to the county auditor of the county in which said felony was committed.[ 2010 c 8 § 1047; 1979 c 129 § 1; 1883 p 35 § 1; Code 1881 § 2106; RRS § 2228.]