Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 10, Criminal Procedure
RCW Title 10 § 10.27.170: Special inquiry judge—Petition for order—Investigation of sexual exploitation of children
What this law says, in plain English
Prosecutors may petition a special inquiry judge to compel testimony or evidence in investigations of suspected crimes, corruption, or child sexual exploitation. Courts must establish such proceedings within 72 hours for child exploitation cases.
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