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Chapter 5.56 RCW

WITNESSESCOMPELLING ATTENDANCE

Sections

HTMLPDF 5.56.010When witnesses must attendFees and allowances.
HTMLPDF 5.56.050Person in court required to testify.
HTMLPDF 5.56.060Result of failure to attend.
HTMLPDF 5.56.061Failure to attend considered contempt of court.
HTMLPDF 5.56.070Attachment of witness.
HTMLPDF 5.56.080To whom attachment directedExecution.
HTMLPDF 5.56.090Testimony of prisoner, how obtained.
HTMLPDF 5.56.100Affidavit to procure order.

NOTES:

Tampering with witness: RCW 9A.72.120.