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Washington Revised Code Title 10. Criminal Procedure § 10.21.020. Appearance before judicial officer--Issuance of order

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Upon the appearance before a judicial officer of a person charged with an offense, the judicial officer must issue an order that, pending trial, the person be:

(1) Released on personal recognizance;

(2) Released on a condition or combination of conditions ordered under RCW 10.21.030 or other provision of law;

(3) Temporarily detained as allowed by law; or

(4) Detained as provided under chapter 254, Laws of 2010.

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