Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 10, Criminal Procedure
RCW Title 10 § 10.46.210: Taxation of costs on acquittal or discharge—Generally—Frivolous complaints
What this law says, in plain English
This statute governs cost allocation when criminal charges are dismissed or result in acquittal. If charges are unfounded, the defendant pays no costs; if the complaint is found frivolous or malicious, the complainant may be ordered to pay costs.
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