Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 10, Criminal Procedure
RCW Title 10 § 10.19.120: Actions not barred by defect of form or formality
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This statute establishes that criminal recognizance, bail, and appearance bonds cannot be dismissed due to procedural errors or form defects if the court's jurisdiction and defendant's required appearance are clear.
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