Washington § 10.88.280 - Authority to command assistance.

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§ 10.88.280. Authority to command assistance.

Every such peace officer or other person empowered to make the arrest, shall have the same authority, in arresting the accused, to command assistance therein, as peace officers have by law in the execution of any criminal process directed to them, with like penalties against those who refuse their assistance.
[ 1971 ex.s. c 46 s 9.]

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Section 10.88.280 ("Authority to command assistance.") is part of the Revised Code of Washington, the codified statutory law of Washington. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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