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RCW 36.27.005 Defined.
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Prosecuting attorneys are attorneys authorized by law to appear for and represent the state and the counties thereof in actions and proceedings before the courts and judicial officers. [ 1963 c 4 s 36.27.005. Prior: 1891 c 55 s 3; RRS s 113.]
RCW 36.27.010 Eligibility to office.
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No person shall be eligible to the office of prosecuting attorney in any county of this state, unless he or she is a qualified elector therein, and has been admitted as an attorney and counselor of the courts of this state. [ 2009 c 549 s 4045; 1963 c 4 s 36.27.010. Prior: 1891 c…
RCW 36.27.020 Duties.
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The prosecuting attorney shall: (1) Be legal adviser of the legislative authority, giving it his or her written opinion when required by the legislative authority or the chairperson thereof touching any subject which the legislative authority may be called or required to act upon…
RCW 36.27.030 Disability of prosecuting attorney.
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When from illness or other cause the prosecuting attorney is temporarily unable to perform his or her duties, the court or judge may appoint some qualified person to discharge the duties of such officer in court until the disability is removed. When any prosecuting attorney fails…