Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 10, Criminal Procedure
RCW Title 10 § 10.99.045: Appearances by defendant—Defendant's history—No-contact order
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This statute establishes court procedures for defendants arrested or charged with domestic violence offenses, requiring in-person appearances and directing courts to consider no-contact orders and pretrial conditions based on criminal history and firearm purchase records.
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