53 chapters · 554 sections in this title.
RCW 10.101.005 Legislative finding.
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The legislature finds that effective legal representation must be provided for indigent persons and persons who are indigent and able to contribute, consistent with the constitutional requirements of fairness, equal protection, and due process in all cases where the right to coun…
RCW 10.101.010 Definitions.
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The following definitions shall be applied in connection with this chapter: (1) "Anticipated cost of counsel" means the cost of retaining private counsel for representation on the matter before the court. (2) "Available funds" means liquid assets and disposable net monthly income…
RCW 10.101.020 Determination of indigency—Provisional appointment—Promissory note.
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(1) A determination of indigency shall be made for all persons wishing the appointment of counsel in criminal, juvenile, involuntary commitment, and dependency cases, and any other case where the right to counsel attaches. The court or its designee shall determine whether the per…
RCW 10.101.030 Standards.
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Each county or city under this chapter shall adopt standards for the delivery of public defense services, whether those services are provided by contract, assigned counsel, or a public defender office. Standards shall include the following: Compensation of counsel, duties and res…