Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 10, Criminal Procedure
RCW Title 10 § 10.21.020: Appearance before judicial officer—Issuance of order
What this law says, in plain English
This statute requires a judicial officer to issue an order upon a defendant's appearance, either releasing them on recognizance, with conditions, temporarily detaining them, or detaining them under applicable law.
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