Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 10, Criminal Procedure
RCW Title 10 § 10.37.056: Indictment or information—Certain defects or imperfections deemed immaterial
What this law says, in plain English
This statute specifies that indictments and informations are not defective due to certain formal omissions or imperfections, such as missing time/place allegations, surplus language, or procedural irregularities, provided the offense and defendant are clearly identified.
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