Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 10, Criminal Procedure

RCW Title 10 § 10.04.020: Arrest—Offense committed in view of district judge

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What this law says, in plain English

This statute establishes the procedure by which a district judge may direct arrest of a person committing an offense in the judge's presence, allowing temporary custody for up to one hour pending issuance of a formal warrant.

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