Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 10, Criminal Procedure
RCW Title 10 § 10.01.150: Charges arising from official acts of state officers or employees—Defense by attorney general
What this law says, in plain English
This statute allows state agencies to request the attorney general defend state officers or employees charged with crimes if their conduct followed established rules and occurred within their employment scope. Defense costs and fines may be paid by the agency.
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