Washington § 10.21.020 - Appearance before judicial officer — Issuance of order.

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§ 10.21.020. Appearance before judicial officer — Issuance of order.

Upon the appearance before a judicial officer of a person charged with an offense, the judicial officer must issue an order that, pending trial, the person be:
(1) Released on personal recognizance;
(2) Released on a condition or combination of conditions ordered under RCW 10.21.030 or other provision of law;
(3) Temporarily detained as allowed by law; or
(4) Detained as provided under chapter 254, Laws of 2010.
[ 2010 c 254 s 4.]

Notes

Intent—Contingent effective date—2010 c 254: See notes following RCW 10.21.010.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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