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Chapter 10.27 RCW

GRAND JURIES—CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

Complete chapter HTMLPDF

Sections

HTMLPDF 10.27.010Short title—Purpose.
HTMLPDF 10.27.020Definitions.
HTMLPDF 10.27.030Summoning grand jury.
HTMLPDF 10.27.040Selection of grand jury members.
HTMLPDF 10.27.050Special inquiry judge—Selection.
HTMLPDF 10.27.060Discharge of panel, juror—Grounds.
HTMLPDF 10.27.070Oath—Officers—Witnesses.
HTMLPDF 10.27.080Persons authorized to attend—Restrictions on attorneys.
HTMLPDF 10.27.090Secrecy enjoined—Exceptions—Use and availability of evidence.
HTMLPDF 10.27.100Inquiry as to offenses—Duties—Investigation.
HTMLPDF 10.27.110Duration of sessions—Extensions.
HTMLPDF 10.27.120Self-incrimination—Right to counsel.
HTMLPDF 10.27.130Self-incrimination—Refusal to testify or give evidence—Procedure.
HTMLPDF 10.27.140Witnesses—Attendance.
HTMLPDF 10.27.150Indictments—Issuance.
HTMLPDF 10.27.160Grand jury report.
HTMLPDF 10.27.170Special inquiry judge—Petition for order—Investigation of sexual exploitation of children.
HTMLPDF 10.27.180Special inquiry judge—Disqualification from subsequent proceedings.
HTMLPDF 10.27.190Special inquiry judge—Direction to public attorney for proceedings in another county—Procedure.

Notes:

Interpreters—Legal proceedings: Chapter 2.42 RCW.
Juries: Chapter 2.36 RCW.