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RCW 7.80.005 Legislative finding—1987 c 456.
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The legislature finds that many minor offenses that are established as misdemeanors are obsolete or can be more appropriately punished by the imposition of civil fines. The legislature finds that some misdemeanors should be decriminalized to allow resources of the legal system, s…
RCW 7.80.010 Jurisdiction of courts.
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(1) All violations of state law, local law, ordinance, regulation, or resolution designated as civil infractions may be heard and determined by a district court, except as otherwise provided in this section. (2) Any municipal court has the authority to hear and determine pursuant…
RCW 7.80.020 Issuance of process.
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law governing service of process in civil cases, a court of limited jurisdiction having jurisdiction over an alleged civil infraction may issue process anywhere within the state. [ 1987 c 456 s 10.]
RCW 7.80.030 Training of judicial officers.
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All judges and court commissioners adjudicating civil infractions shall complete such training requirements as are promulgated by the supreme court. [ 1987 c 456 s 11.]