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

RCW Title 10 § 10.19.160: Surrender of person under surety's bond

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

A bail surety may return a criminal defendant to custody by surrendering them to jail with notice of forfeiture or an affidavit. The defendant is held until the next court day or new bail is posted.

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