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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Every district judge having authority to hear a particular case may issue criminal process in and to any place in the state.
(2) Every district judge having authority to hear a particular case may issue civil process, including writs of execution, attachment, garnishment, and replevin, in and to any place as permitted by statute or rule. This statute does not authorize service of process pursuant to RCW 4.28.180 in actions filed pursuant to chapter 12.40 RCW, except in actions brought against an owner under chapter 59.18 RCW, or in civil infraction matters.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 3. District Courts--Courts of Limited Jurisdiction § 3.66.100. Territorial jurisdiction--Process--Limitation - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-3-district-courtscourts-of-limited-jurisdiction/wa-rev-code-3-66-100/
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