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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.100 - Wrongly Convicted Persons. › 4.100.050 - Appeals.

RCW 4.100.050
Appeals.
Any party is entitled to the rights of appeal afforded parties in a civil action following a decision on such motions. In the case of dismissal of a claim, review of the superior court action is de novo.
[ 2013 c 175 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.100 - Wrongly Convicted Persons. › 4.100.070 - Provision of information—Statute of limitations.

RCW 4.100.070
Provision of information—Statute of limitations.
(1) On or after July 28, 2013, when a court grants judicial relief, such as reversal and vacation of a person's conviction, consistent with the criteria established in RCW 4.100.040, the court must provide to the claimant a copy of RCW 4.100.020 through 4.100.090, 28B.15.395, and 72.09.750 at the time the relief is granted.
(2) The clemency and pardons board or the indeterminate sentence review board, whichever is applicable, upon issuance of a pardon by the governor on grounds consistent with innocence on or after July 28, 2013, must provide a copy of RCW 4.100.020 through 4.100.090, 28B.15.395, and 72.09.750 to the individual pardoned.
(3) If an individual entitled to receive the information required under this section shows that he or she was not provided with the information, he or she has an additional twelve months, beyond the statute of limitations under RCW 4.100.090, to bring a claim under this chapter.
[ 2013 c 175 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.100 - Wrongly Convicted Persons. › 4.100.080 - Remedies and compensation exclusive—Admissibility of agreements.

RCW 4.100.080
Remedies and compensation exclusive—Admissibility of agreements.
(1) It is the intent of the legislature that the remedies and compensation provided under this chapter shall be exclusive to all other remedies at law and in equity against the state or any political subdivision of the state. As a requirement to making a request for relief under this chapter, the claimant waives any and all other remedies, causes of action, and other forms of relief or compensation against the state, any political subdivision of the state, and their officers, employees, agents, and volunteers related to the claimant's wrongful conviction and imprisonment. This waiver shall also include all state, common law, and federal claims for relief, including claims pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983. A wrongfully convicted person who elects not to pursue a claim for compensation pursuant to this chapter shall not be precluded from seeking relief through any other existing remedy. The claimant must execute a legal release prior to the payment of any compensation under this chapter. If the release is held invalid for any reason and the claimant is awarded compensation under this chapter and receives a tort award related to his or her wrongful conviction and incarceration, the claimant must reimburse the state for the lesser of:
(a) The amount of the compensation award, excluding the portion awarded pursuant to RCW 4.100.060(5) (c) through (e); or
(b) The amount received by the claimant under the tort award.
(2) A release dismissal agreement, plea agreement, or any similar agreement whereby a prosecutor's office or an agent acting on its behalf agrees to take or refrain from certain action if the accused individual agrees to forgo legal action against the county, the state of Washington, or any political subdivision, is admissible and should be evaluated in light of all the evidence. However, any such agreement is not dispositive of the question of whether the claimant was wrongly convicted or entitled to compensation under this chapter.
[ 2013 c 175 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.100 - Wrongly Convicted Persons. › 4.100.090 - Actions for compensation.

RCW 4.100.090
Actions for compensation.
Except as provided in RCW 4.100.070, an action for compensation under this chapter must be commenced within three years after the grant of a pardon, the grant of judicial relief and satisfaction of other conditions described in RCW 4.100.020, or release from custody, whichever is later. However, any action by the state challenging or appealing the grant of judicial relief or release from custody tolls the three-year period. Any persons meeting the criteria set forth in RCW 4.100.020 who was wrongly convicted before July 28, 2013, may commence an action under this chapter within three years after July 28, 2013.
[ 2013 c 175 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.105 - Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. › 4.105.020 - Special motion for expedited relief.

RCW 4.105.020
Special motion for expedited relief.
(1) Prior to filing a special motion for expedited relief under subsection (2) of this section, the moving party shall provide written notice to the responding party of its intent to file the motion at least 14 days prior to filing the motion. During that time, the responding party may withdraw or amend the pleading in accordance with applicable court rules, but shall otherwise comply with the stay obligations listed in RCW 4.105.030. If the moving party fails to provide the notice required under this subsection, such failure shall not affect the moving party's right to relief under this chapter, but the moving party shall not be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees under RCW 4.105.090.
(2) Not later than sixty days after a party is served with a complaint, cross-claim, counterclaim, third-party claim, or other pleading that asserts a cause of action to which this chapter applies, or at a later time on a showing of good cause, the party may file a special motion for expedited relief to dismiss the cause of action or part of the cause of action.
[ 2021 c 259 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.105 - Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. › 4.105.030 - Stay.

RCW 4.105.030
Stay.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (4) through (7) of this section, on the earlier of the giving of notice of intent to file a motion under RCW 4.105.020(1) or the filing of a motion under RCW 4.105.020(2):
(a) All other proceedings between the moving party and responding party, including discovery and a pending hearing or motion, are stayed; and
(b) On motion by the moving party, the court may stay a hearing or motion involving another party, or discovery by another party, if the hearing or ruling on the motion would adjudicate, or the discovery would relate to, an issue material to the motion under RCW 4.105.020.
(2) A stay under subsection (1) of this section remains in effect until entry of an order ruling on the motion under RCW 4.105.020 and expiration of the time under RCW 4.105.080 for the moving party to appeal the order.
(3) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (5), (6), and (7) of this section, if a party appeals from an order ruling on a motion under RCW 4.105.020, all proceedings between all parties in the action are stayed. The stay remains in effect until the conclusion of the appeal.
(4) During a stay under subsection (1) of this section, the court may allow limited discovery if a party shows that specific information is necessary to establish whether a party has satisfied or failed to satisfy a burden under RCW 4.105.060(1) and the information is not reasonably available unless discovery is allowed.
(5) A motion under RCW 4.105.090 for costs, attorneys' fees, and expenses is not subject to a stay under this section.
(6) A stay under this section does not affect a party's ability voluntarily to dismiss a cause of action or part of a cause of action or move to sever a cause of action.
(7) During a stay under this section, the court for good cause may hear and rule on:
(a) A motion unrelated to the motion under RCW 4.105.020; and
(b) A motion seeking a special or preliminary injunction to protect against an imminent threat to public health or safety.
[ 2021 c 259 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.105 - Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. › 4.105.040 - Hearing.

RCW 4.105.040
Hearing.
(1) The court shall hear a motion under RCW 4.105.020 not later than sixty days after filing of the motion, unless the court orders a later hearing:
(a) To allow discovery under RCW 4.105.030(4); or
(b) For other good cause.
(2) If the court orders a later hearing under subsection (1)(a) of this section, the court shall hear the motion under RCW 4.105.020 not later than sixty days after the court order allowing the discovery, unless the court orders a later hearing under subsection (1)(b) of this section.
[ 2021 c 259 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.105 - Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. › 4.105.050 - Proof.

RCW 4.105.050
Proof.
In ruling on a motion under RCW 4.105.020, the court shall consider the pleadings, the motion, any reply or response to the motion, and any evidence that could be considered in ruling on a motion for summary judgment under superior court civil rule 56.
[ 2021 c 259 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.105 - Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. › 4.105.060 - Dismissal of cause of action in whole or part.

RCW 4.105.060
Dismissal of cause of action in whole or part.
(1) In ruling on a motion under RCW 4.105.020, the court shall dismiss with prejudice a cause of action, or part of a cause of action, if:
(a) The moving party establishes under RCW 4.105.010(2) that this chapter applies;
(b) The responding party fails to establish under RCW 4.105.010(3) that this chapter does not apply; and
(c) Either:
(i) The responding party fails to establish a prima facie case as to each essential element of the cause of action; or
(ii) The moving party establishes that:
(A) The responding party failed to state a cause of action upon which relief can be granted; or
(B) There is no genuine issue as to any material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law on the cause of action or part of the cause of action.
(2) A voluntary dismissal without prejudice of a responding party's cause of action, or part of a cause of action, that is the subject of a motion under RCW 4.105.020 does not affect a moving party's right to obtain a ruling on the motion and seek costs, attorneys' fees, and expenses under RCW 4.105.090.
(3) A voluntary dismissal with prejudice of a responding party's cause of action, or part of a cause of action, that is the subject of a motion under RCW 4.105.020 establishes for the purpose of RCW 4.105.090 that the moving party prevailed on the motion.
[ 2021 c 259 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.105 - Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. › 4.105.070 - Ruling.

RCW 4.105.070
Ruling.
The court shall rule on a motion under RCW 4.105.020 not later than sixty days after a hearing under RCW 4.105.040.
[ 2021 c 259 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.105 - Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. › 4.105.080 - Appeal.

RCW 4.105.080
Appeal.
A moving party may appeal as a matter of right from an order denying, in whole or in part, a motion under RCW 4.105.020. The appeal must be filed not later than twenty-one days after entry of the order.
[ 2021 c 259 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.105 - Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. › 4.105.090 - Costs, attorneys' fees, and expenses.

RCW 4.105.090
Costs, attorneys' fees, and expenses.
On a motion under RCW 4.105.020, the court shall award court costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, and reasonable litigation expenses related to the motion:
(1) To the moving party if the moving party prevails on the motion; or
(2) To the responding party if the responding party prevails on the motion and the court finds that the motion was not substantially justified or filed solely with intent to delay the proceeding.
[ 2021 c 259 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.105 - Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. › 4.105.901 - Construction.

RCW 4.105.901
Construction.
This chapter must be broadly construed and applied to protect the exercise of the right of freedom of speech and of the press, the right to assemble and petition, and the right of association, guaranteed by the United States Constitution or the Washington state Constitution.
[ 2021 c 259 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.105 - Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. › 4.105.902 - Uniformity of application and construction.

RCW 4.105.902
Uniformity of application and construction.
In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
[ 2021 c 259 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.105 - Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. › 4.105.903 - Application—Transitional provision.

RCW 4.105.903
Application—Transitional provision.
This chapter applies to a civil action filed or cause of action asserted in a civil action on or after July 25, 2021.
[ 2021 c 259 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › RCW Dispositions › 5.04 ADVERSE PARTY — EXAMINATION

Sections
5.04.010 May be examined at trial or on commission.
[Code 1881 § 403; 1877 p 88 § 405; 1869 p 106 § 398; 1854 p 189 § 305; RRS § 1225.]
Repealed by 1985 c 68 § 1.
5.04.020 Interrogatories in lieu of examination.
[Code 1881 § 404; 1877 p 89 § 406; 1869 p 107 § 399; 1854 p 189 § 306; RRS § 1226.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.04.030 Answers to interrogatories.
[1897 c 100 § 1; Code 1881 § 405; 1854 p 189 § 307; RRS § 1227.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.04.040 Interrogatories no bar to examination as witness or taking of deposition.
[1891 c 19 § 4; Code 1881 § 406; 1877 p 89 § 408; 1869 p 107 § 401; 1854 p 189 § 308; RRS § 1228.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.04.050 Testimony not conclusive.
[1891 c 19 § 5; Code 1881 § 407; 1877 p 89 § 409; 1869 p 107 § 402; 1854 p 189 § 309; RRS § 1229.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.04.060 Penalty for failure to testify or answer interrogatories.
[1891 c 19 § 6; Code 1881 § 408; 1877 p 89 § 410; 1869 p 107 § 403; 1854 p 190 § 310; RRS § 1230.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › RCW Dispositions › 5.08 DEPOSITIONS — GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sections
5.08.010 Time of taking.
[1927 c 96 § 1; Code 1881 § 410; 1877 p 90 § 412; RRS § 1232.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.08.020 Commission to take — Notice.
[1925 ex.s. c 37 § 2, part; 1891 c 19 § 10; Code 1881 §§ 413, 414; 1877 p 90 § 415; 1873 p 114 § 412; 1869 p 111 § 415; 1854 p 193 § 323; RRS § 240, part.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.08.030 Notice when adverse party is absent or nonresident of state.
[1891 c 19 § 11; Code 1881 § 415; RRS § 1240.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.08.040 Taking and certification of.
[1891 c 19 § 12; Code 1881 § 416; 1877 p 91 § 418; 1854 p 191 § 315; RRS § 1242.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.08.050 How taken.
[Code 1881 § 418, part; 1877 p 91 § 420, part; 1854 p 191 § 317, part; RRS § 1244, part.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.08.060 How returned.
[1891 c 19 § 13; Code 1881 § 417; 1877 p 91 § 419; 1869 p 109 § 407; 1854 p 191 § 316; RRS § 1243.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.08.070 Use of on the trial — Objections.
[Code 1881 § 418, part; 1877 p 91 § 420, part; 1854 p 191 § 317, part; RRS § 1244, part.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.08.080 When not to be used.
[1891 c 19 § 14; Code 1881 § 419; 1877 p 92 § 421; 1854 p 192 § 318; RRS § 1245.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.08.090 Deposition may be used in second action in same cause.
[Code 1881 § 420; 1877 p 92 § 422; 1854 p 192 § 319; RRS § 1246.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.08.100 Use of depositions on appeal or change of venue.
[1891 c 19 § 15; Code 1881 § 421; 1877 p 92 § 423; 1854 p 192 § 320; RRS § 1248.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › RCW Dispositions › 5.12 DEPOSITIONS WITHIN STATE

Sections
5.12.010 Before whom taken — Notice.
[1925 ex.s. c 37 § 1; 1891 c 19 § 7; 1888 p 29 § 1; Code 1881 § 411; 1877 p 90 § 413; 1869 p 108 § 405; 1854 p 190 § 314; RRS § 1233.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.12.020 Time for notice may be shortened.
[1891 c 19 § 8; RRS § 1234.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.12.030 Compelling attendance of witnesses.
[1891 c 19 § 9; Code 1881 § 422; 1877 p 92 § 424; 1869 p 110 § 412; 1854 p 192 § 321; RRS § 1235.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.12.040 Superior court may compel attendance.
[1901 c 26 § 1; RRS § 1236.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.12.050 Application for order.
[1901 c 26 § 2; RRS § 1237.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.12.060 Citation for contempt.
[1901 c 26 § 3; RRS § 1238.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › RCW Dispositions › 5.16 DEPOSITIONS OUTSIDE STATE

Sections
5.16.010 Who may take — Commission.
[Code 1881 § 412; 1877 p 90 § 414; 1869 p 111 § 413; 1854 p 193 § 322; RRS § 1239.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.16.020 Notice of application — Power of commissioner.
[1925 ex.s. c 37 § 2, part; 1891 c 19 § 10; Code 1881 §§ 413, 414; 1877 p 90 § 415; 1873 p 114 § 412; 1869 p 111 § 415; 1854 p 193 § 323; RRS § 1240, part.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › RCW Dispositions › 5.20 DEPOSITIONS TO PERPETUATE TESTIMONY

Sections
5.20.010 Application for order — Statement.
[1891 c 19 § 17; Code 1881 § 423; 1877 p 93 § 425; 1869 p 113 § 419; 1854 p 193 § 327; RRS § 1249.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.20.020 Hearing on application — Notice.
[Code 1881 § 424; 1877 p 93 § 426; 1869 p 113 § 420; 1854 p 194 § 328; RRS § 1250.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.20.030 Order for examination of witness — Commission.
[1891 c 19 § 18; Code 1881 § 425; 1877 p 93 § 427; 1869 p 113 § 421; 1854 p 194 § 329; RRS § 1251.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.20.040 Deposition, how taken and returned.
[Code 1881 § 426; 1877 p 93 § 428; 1869 p 114 § 422; 1854 p 194 § 330; RRS § 1252.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37, incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.20.050 Filing — How used — Objections.
[Code 1881 § 427; 1877 p 93 § 429; 1869 p 114 § 423; 1854 p 194 § 331; RRS § 1253.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37, incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.20.060 Use of testimony at former trial.
[1905 c 26 § 1; RRS § 1247.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › RCW Dispositions › 5.32 PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF PARTY

Sections
5.32.010 May be ordered in personal injury cases.
[1915 c 63 § 1; RRS § 1230-1.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › RCW Dispositions › 5.36 PRIVATE WRITINGS — INSPECTION

Sections
5.36.010 Order for inspection and to take copy — Effect of refusal.
[Code 1881 § 428; 1877 p 94 § 430; 1869 p 114 § 424; 1854 p 195 § 332; RRS § 1262.]
Superseded and abrogated by
Rules of court:
Pleading--rule 44, and Pleading--rules 26 to 37 incl., therein cited. Statute subsequently repealed by 1957 c 50 § 1.
5.36.020 When writing may be read in evidence.
[Code 1881 § 429; 1877 p 94 § 431; 1869 p 115 § 425; 1854 p 195 § 333; RRS § 1263.]
Repealed by 1985 c 68 § 1.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › RCW Dispositions › 5.44 PROOF — PUBLIC DOCUMENTS

Sections
5.44.100 "Business" defined.
[1947 c 53 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 1263-1.]
Now codified as RCW 5.45.010.
5.44.110 Business records as evidence.
[1947 c 53 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 1263-2.]
Now codified as RCW 5.45.020.
5.44.120 Interpretation.
[1947 c 53 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 1263-3.]
Now codified as RCW 5.45.900.
5.44.125 Photographic copies of business and public records as evidence.
[1953 c 273 § 1.]
Now codified as RCW 5.46.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › RCW Dispositions › 5.45 UNIFORM BUSINESS RECORDS AS EVIDENCE ACT

Sections
5.45.920 Repeal of inconsistent provisions.
[1947 c 53 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 1263-5.]
Decodified pursuant to 2017 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 28.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › RCW Dispositions › 5.56 WITNESSES — COMPELLING ATTENDANCE

Sections
5.56.020 Subpoena.
[1895 c 96 § 1; Code 1881 § 395; 1877 p 87 § 397; 1869 p 105 § 390; 1854 p 188 § 297; RRS § 1217.]
Repealed by 1985 c 68 § 1.
5.56.030 Subpoena duces tecum.
[Code 1881 § 394; 1877 p 87 § 396; 1869 p 105 § 389; 1854 p 188 § 296; RRS § 1216.]
Repealed by 1985 c 68 § 1.
5.56.040 Service — Proof when made by person other than officer.
[Code 1881 § 396; 1877 p 87 § 398; 1869 p 105 § 391; 1854 p 188 § 298; RRS § 1218.]
Repealed by 1985 c 68 § 1.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › RCW Dispositions › 5.60 WITNESSES — COMPETENCY

Sections
5.60.010 Juror as witness.
[Code 1881 § 228; 1877 p 48 § 232; 1869 p 57 § 232; RRS § 348.]
Repealed by 1985 c 68 § 1.
5.60.040 Conviction of crime — Effect.
[1891 c 19 § 1; Code 1881 § 390; 1877 p 86 § 392; 1869 p 103 § 385; 1854 p 186 § 292; RRS § 1212.]
Repealed by 1985 c 68 § 1.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.24 - Uniform Judicial Notice of Foreign Laws Act. › 5.24.010 - Judicial notice of Constitution and laws.

RCW 5.24.010
Judicial notice of Constitution and laws.
Every court of this state shall take judicial notice of the Constitution, common law, civil law, and statutes of every state, territory and other jurisdiction of the United States.
[ 1941 c 82 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 1278.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.24 - Uniform Judicial Notice of Foreign Laws Act. › 5.24.020 - Manner of obtaining information.

RCW 5.24.020
Manner of obtaining information.
The court may inform itself of such laws in such manner as it may deem proper, and the court may call upon counsel to aid it in obtaining such information.
[ 1941 c 82 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 1279.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.24 - Uniform Judicial Notice of Foreign Laws Act. › 5.24.030 - Determination by court—Review.

RCW 5.24.030
Determination by court—Review.
The determination of such laws shall be made by the court and not by the jury and shall be reviewable.
[ 1941 c 82 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 1280.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.24 - Uniform Judicial Notice of Foreign Laws Act. › 5.24.040 - Necessity of pleading foreign laws.

RCW 5.24.040
Necessity of pleading foreign laws.
This chapter shall not be construed to relieve any party of the duty of hereafter pleading such laws where required under the law and practice of this state.
[ 1981 c 331 § 14; 1941 c 82 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 1281.]
NOTES:
Court Congestion Reduction Act of 1981—Purpose—Severability—1981 c 331: See notes following RCW 2.32.070.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.24 - Uniform Judicial Notice of Foreign Laws Act. › 5.24.050 - Jurisdictions excepted.

RCW 5.24.050
Jurisdictions excepted.
The law of any jurisdiction other than a state, territory or other jurisdiction of the United States shall be an issue for the court, but shall not be subject to the foregoing provisions concerning judicial notice.
[ 1941 c 82 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 1282.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.24 - Uniform Judicial Notice of Foreign Laws Act. › 5.24.060 - Construction of chapter.

RCW 5.24.060
Construction of chapter.
This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.
[ 1941 c 82 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 1283.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.24 - Uniform Judicial Notice of Foreign Laws Act. › 5.24.070 - Short title.

RCW 5.24.070
Short title.
This chapter may be cited as the "Uniform Judicial Notice of Foreign Laws Act."
[ 1941 c 82 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 1284.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.28 - Oaths and Affirmations. › 5.28.010 - Who may administer.

RCW 5.28.010
Who may administer.
Every court, judge, clerk of a court, state-certified court reporter, or notary public, is authorized to take testimony in any action, suit or proceeding, and such other persons in particular cases as authorized by law. Every such court or officer is authorized to collect fees established under RCW 36.18.020 and 36.18.012 through 36.18.018 and to administer oaths and affirmations generally and to every such other person in such particular case as authorized.
[ 2010 c 98 § 1; 1995 c 292 § 1; 1987 c 202 § 124; 2 H. C. § 1693; 1869 p 378 § 1; RRS § 1264.]
NOTES:
Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
Oath of witness in superior court to be administered by judge: Rules of court: Cf. CR 43(d).
Powers of courts, judicial officers to administer oaths: RCW 2.28.010, 2.28.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.28 - Oaths and Affirmations. › 5.28.020 - How administered.

RCW 5.28.020
How administered.
An oath may be administered as follows: The person who swears holds up his or her hand, while the person administering the oath thus addresses him or her: "You do solemnly swear that the evidence you shall give in the issue (or matter) now pending between . . . . . . . . and . . . . . . . . shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God." If the oath be administered to any other than a witness giving testimony, the form may be changed to: "You do solemnly swear you will true answers make to such questions as you may be asked," etc.
[ 2011 c 336 § 132; 2 H. C. § 1694; 1869 p 378 § 2; RRS § 1265.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.28 - Oaths and Affirmations. › 5.28.030 - Form may be varied.

RCW 5.28.030
Form may be varied.
Whenever the court or officer before which a person is offered as a witness is satisfied that he or she has a peculiar mode of swearing connected with or in addition to the usual form of administration, which, in witness' opinion, is more solemn or obligatory, the court or officer may, in its discretion, adopt that mode.
[ 2011 c 336 § 133; 2 H. C. § 1695; 1869 p 379 § 3; RRS § 1266.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.28 - Oaths and Affirmations. › 5.28.040 - Form may be adapted to religious belief.

RCW 5.28.040
Form may be adapted to religious belief.
When a person is sworn who believes in any other than the Christian religion, he or she may be sworn according to the peculiar ceremonies of his or her religion, if there be any such.
[ 2011 c 336 § 134; 2 H. C. § 1696; 1869 p 379 § 4; RRS § 1267.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.28 - Oaths and Affirmations. › 5.28.050 - Form of affirmation.

RCW 5.28.050
Form of affirmation.
Any person who has conscientious scruples against taking an oath, may make his or her solemn affirmation, by assenting, when addressed, in the following manner: "You do solemnly affirm that," etc., as in RCW 5.28.020.
[ 2011 c 336 § 135; 2 H. C. § 1697; 1869 p 379 § 5; RRS § 1268.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.28 - Oaths and Affirmations. › 5.28.060 - Affirmation equivalent to oath.

RCW 5.28.060
Affirmation equivalent to oath.
Whenever an oath is required, an affirmation, as prescribed in RCW 5.28.050 is to be deemed equivalent thereto, and a false affirmation is to be deemed perjury, equally with a false oath.
[2 H. C. §1698; 1869 p 379 § 6; RRS § 1269.]
NOTES:
Perjury: Chapter 9A.72 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.40 - Proof—General Provisions. › 5.40.010 - Pleadings do not constitute proof.

RCW 5.40.010
Pleadings do not constitute proof.
Pleadings sworn to by either party in any case shall not, on the trial, be deemed proof of the facts alleged therein, nor require other or greater proof on the part of the adverse party.
[Code 1881 § 741; 1877 p 151 § 746; 1854 p 219 § 484; RRS § 283.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.40 - Proof—General Provisions. › 5.40.020 - Written finding of presumed death as prima facie evidence.

RCW 5.40.020
Written finding of presumed death as prima facie evidence.
A written finding of presumed death, made by the secretary of war, the secretary of the navy, or other officer or employee of the United States authorized to make such finding, pursuant to the federal missing persons act (56 Stat. 143, 1092, and P.L. 408, Ch. 371, 2d Sess. 78th Cong.; U.S.C. App. Supp. 1001-17), as now or hereafter amended, or a duly certified copy of such finding, shall be received in any court, office, or other place in this state as prima facie evidence of the death of the person therein found to be dead, and the date, circumstances, and place of his or her disappearance.
[ 2011 c 336 § 136; 1945 c 101 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 1257-1.]
NOTES:
Severability—1945 c 101: "If any provision of this act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision or application of the act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are declared to be severable." [ 1945 c 101 § 4.] This applies to RCW 5.40.020 through 5.40.040.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.40 - Proof—General Provisions. › 5.40.030 - Proof of missing in action, capture by enemy, etc.

RCW 5.40.030
Proof of missing in action, capture by enemy, etc.
An official written report or record, or duly certified copy thereof, that a person is missing, missing in action, interned in a neutral country, or beleaguered, besieged or captured by an enemy, or is dead, or is alive, made by any officer or employee of the United States authorized by the act referred to in RCW 5.40.020 or by any other law of the United States to make same, shall be received in any court, office or other place in this state as prima facie evidence that such person is missing, missing in action, interned in a neutral country, or beleaguered, besieged or captured by an enemy, or is dead, or is alive, as the case may be.
[ 1945 c 101 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 1257-2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.40 - Proof—General Provisions. › 5.40.040 - Proof of authenticity of signature to report or of certification.

RCW 5.40.040
Proof of authenticity of signature to report or of certification.
For the purposes of RCW 5.40.020 and 5.40.030 any finding, report or record, or duly certified copy thereof, purporting to have been signed by such an officer or employee of the United States as is described in said sections, shall prima facie be deemed to have been signed and issued by such an officer or employee pursuant to law, and the person signing same shall prima facie be deemed to have acted within the scope of his or her authority. If a copy purports to have been certified by a person authorized by law to certify the same, such certified copy shall be prima facie evidence of his or her authority so to certify.
[ 2011 c 336 § 137; 1945 c 101 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 1257-3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.40 - Proof—General Provisions. › 5.40.050 - Breach of duty—Evidence of negligence—Negligence per se.

RCW 5.40.050
Breach of duty—Evidence of negligence—Negligence per se.
A breach of a duty imposed by statute, ordinance, or administrative rule shall not be considered negligence per se, but may be considered by the trier of fact as evidence of negligence; however, any breach of duty as provided by statute, ordinance, or administrative rule relating to: (1) Electrical fire safety, (2) the use of smoke alarms, (3) sterilization of needles and instruments used by persons engaged in the practice of body art, body piercing, tattooing, or electrology, or other precaution against the spread of disease, as required under RCW 70.54.350, or (4) driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, shall be considered negligence per se.
[ 2009 c 412 § 20; 2001 c 194 § 5; 1986 c 305 § 901.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 412 §§ 1-21: See RCW 18.300.901.
Short title—Implementation—2009 c 412: See RCW 18.300.900 and 18.300.902.
Preamble—Report to legislature—Applicability—Severability—1986 c 305: See notes following RCW 4.16.160.
Definition of body art, body piercing, and tattooing: RCW 18.300.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.40 - Proof—General Provisions. › 5.40.060 - Defense to personal injury or wrongful death action—Intoxicating liquor or any drug.

RCW 5.40.060
Defense to personal injury or wrongful death action—Intoxicating liquor or any drug.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, it is a complete defense to an action for damages for personal injury or wrongful death that the person injured or killed was under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug at the time of the occurrence causing the injury or death and that such condition was a proximate cause of the injury or death and the trier of fact finds such person to have been more than fifty percent at fault. The standard for determining whether a person was under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs shall be the same standard established for criminal convictions under RCW 46.61.502, and evidence that a person was under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs under the standard established by RCW 46.61.502 shall be conclusive proof that such person was under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
(2) In an action for damages for personal injury or wrongful death that is brought against the driver of a motor vehicle who was under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug at the time of the occurrence causing the injury or death and whose condition was a proximate cause of the injury or death, subsection (1) of this section does not create a defense against the action notwithstanding that the person injured or killed was also under the influence so long as such person's condition was not a proximate cause of the occurrence causing the injury or death.
[ 1994 c 275 § 30; 1987 c 212 § 1001; 1986 c 305 § 902.]
NOTES:
Retroactive application—1994 c 275 § 30: "Section 30 of this act is remedial in nature and shall apply retroactively." [ 1994 c 275 § 31.]
Short title—Effective date—1994 c 275: See notes following RCW 46.04.015.
Preamble—Report to legislature—Applicability—Severability—1986 c 305: See notes following RCW 4.16.160.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.44 - Proof—Public Documents. › 5.44.010 - Court records and proceedings—When admissible.

RCW 5.44.010
Court records and proceedings—When admissible.
The records and proceedings of any court of the United States, or any state or territory, or any federally recognized Indian tribe, are admissible in evidence in all cases in this state when duly certified by the attestation of the clerk, prothonotary or other officer having charge of the records of such court, with the seal of such court annexed.
[ 2019 c 39 § 1; 1997 c 358 § 7; Code 1881 § 430; 1877 p 94 § 432; 1869 p 115 § 426; 1854 p 195 § 334; RRS § 1254.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Cf. CR 44(a)(1).
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.44 - Proof—Public Documents. › 5.44.020 - Foreign judgments for debt—Faith to be accorded.

RCW 5.44.020
Foreign judgments for debt—Faith to be accorded.
Judgment for debt rendered in any other state or any territory against any person or persons residents of this state at the time of the rendition of such judgment, shall not be of any higher character as evidence of indebtedness than the original claim or demand upon which such judgment is rendered, unless such judgment shall be rendered upon personal service of summons, notice or other due process against the defendant therein.
[ 1891 c 31 § 1; Code 1881 § 739; 1877 p 150 § 744; 1869 p 171 § 681; 1866 p 88 § 1; RRS § 1255.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Cf. CR 44(a)(2).
Uniform enforcement of foreign judgments act: Chapter 6.36 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.44 - Proof—Public Documents. › 5.44.030 - Defenses available in suit on foreign judgment.

RCW 5.44.030
Defenses available in suit on foreign judgment.
The same defense to suits on judgments rendered without such personal service may be made by the judgment debtor, which might have been set up in the original proceeding.
[Code 1881 § 740; 1877 p 150 § 745; 1869 p 171 § 682; 1866 p 88 § 2; RRS § 1256.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.44 - Proof—Public Documents. › 5.44.040 - Certified copies of public records as evidence.

RCW 5.44.040
Certified copies of public records as evidence.
Copies of all records and documents on record or on file in the offices of the various departments of the United States and of this state or any other state or territory of the United States or any federally recognized Indian tribe, when duly certified by the respective officers having by law the custody thereof, under their respective seals where such officers have official seals, must be admitted in evidence in the courts of this state.
[ 2019 c 39 § 2; 1991 c 59 § 1; 1891 c 19 § 16; Code 1881 § 432; 1854 p 195 § 336; RRS § 1257.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Cf. ER 803; CR 44(a)(1).
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.44 - Proof—Public Documents. › 5.44.050 - Foreign statutes as evidence.

RCW 5.44.050
Foreign statutes as evidence.
Printed copies of the statute laws of any state, territory, foreign government, or federally recognized Indian tribe[,] if purporting to have been published under the authority of the respective governments, or if commonly admitted and read as evidence in their courts, must be admitted in all courts in this state, and on all other occasions as presumptive evidence of such laws.
[ 2019 c 39 § 3; Code 1881 § 435; 1877 p 95 § 437; 1869 p 116 § 431; 1854 p 196 § 339; RRS § 1259.]
NOTES:
Uniform judicial notice of foreign laws act: Chapter 5.24 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.44 - Proof—Public Documents. › 5.44.060 - Certified copies of recorded instruments as evidence.

RCW 5.44.060
Certified copies of recorded instruments as evidence.
Whenever any deed, conveyance, bond, mortgage or other writing, shall have been recorded or filed in pursuance of law, copies of record of such deed, conveyance, bond or other writing, duly certified by the officer having the lawful custody thereof, with the seal of the office annexed, if there be such seal, if there be no such seal, then with the official certificate of such officer, shall be received in evidence to all intents and purposes as the originals themselves.
[Code 1881 § 431; 1877 p 95 § 433; 1869 p 115 § 427; 1854 p 195 § 335; RRS § 1260.]
NOTES:
Deeds as evidence: RCW 84.64.180, 84.64.190.
Instruments to be recorded or filed: RCW 65.04.030.
Record of will as evidence: RCW 11.20.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.44 - Proof—Public Documents. › 5.44.070 - Certified copies of instruments, or transcripts of county commissioners' proceedings.

RCW 5.44.070
Certified copies of instruments, or transcripts of county commissioners' proceedings.
Copies of all deeds or other instruments of writing, maps, documents and papers which by law are to be filed or recorded in the office of said county auditor, and all transcripts or exemplifications of the records of the proceedings of the board of county commissioners certified by said auditor under official seal, shall be admitted as prima facie evidence in all the courts of this state.
[Code 1881 § 2737; 1869 p 315 § 27; RRS § 10612.]
NOTES:
Certified copy of plat as evidence: RCW 58.10.020.
Legislative authority proceedings to be published: RCW 36.22.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.44 - Proof—Public Documents. › 5.44.080 - City or town ordinances as evidence.

RCW 5.44.080
City or town ordinances as evidence.
All ordinances passed by the legislative body of any city or town shall be recorded in a book to be kept for that purpose by the city or town clerk, and when so recorded the record thereof so made shall be received in any court of the state as prima facie evidence of the due passage of such ordinance as recorded. When the ordinances of any city or town are printed by authority of such municipal corporation, the printed copies thereof shall be received as prima facie evidence that such ordinances as printed and published were duly passed.
[ 1955 c 6 § 1; Code 1881 § 2062; RRS § 1260 1/2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.44 - Proof—Public Documents. › 5.44.090 - Copy of instrument restoring civil rights as evidence.

RCW 5.44.090
Copy of instrument restoring civil rights as evidence.
The secretary of state and the clerk of the superior court, shall, upon demand and the payment of the fee required by law, issue a certified copy of any such instrument restoring civil rights filed in their respective offices, and every such certified copy shall be received in evidence as proof of the fact therein stated, in any court and by all election officers.
[ 1931 c 19 § 4; 1929 c 26 § 5; RRS § 10253.]
NOTES:
Restoration of civil rights: Chapter 9.96 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.44 - Proof—Public Documents. › 5.44.130 - Seal, how affixed.

RCW 5.44.130
Seal, how affixed.
A seal of court or public office, when required to any writ, process, or proceeding to authenticate a copy of any record or document, may be affixed by making an inked, printed, or embossed impression directly on the document and shall be considered valid.
[ 2006 c 198 § 1; Code 1881 § 434; 1877 p 95 § 436; 1869 p 116 § 430; 1854 p 196 § 338; RRS § 1258.]
NOTES:
Private seals abolished: RCW 64.04.090.
Seals of courts and municipalities: State Constitution Art. 27 § 9.
Superior court seal: RCW 2.08.050.
Supreme court seal: Rules of court: SAR 1.
Telegraphic message, description of seal: RCW 5.52.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.44 - Proof—Public Documents. › 5.44.140 - Proceedings for determination of family relationships—Presumption.

RCW 5.44.140
Proceedings for determination of family relationships—Presumption.
In any proceeding regarding the determination of a family relationship, including but not limited to the parent and child relationship and the marriage relationship, a determination of family relationships regarding any person or persons who immigrated to the United States from a foreign country which was made or accepted by the United States citizenship and immigration services at the time of that person or persons' entry into the United States creates a rebuttable presumption that the determination is valid and that the family relationship under foreign law is as made or accepted at the time of entry. Except as provided in RCW 26.26A.115(2), the presumption may be overcome by a preponderance of evidence showing that a living person other than the person named by the United States citizenship and immigration services is in the relationship in question.
[ 2019 c 46 § 5002; 2002 c 302 § 701; 1990 c 175 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.44 - Proof—Public Documents. › 5.44.900 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

RCW 5.44.900
Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.
For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.
[ 2009 c 521 § 12.]