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

RCW Title 10 § 10.101.020: Determination of indigency—Provisional appointment—Promissory note

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What this law says, in plain English

This statute establishes procedures for courts to determine whether persons in criminal and civil cases are indigent and eligible for appointed counsel, including assessment standards, provisional appointment rules, and promissory note requirements for those able to contribute.

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