Washington § 9A.46.085 - Stalking no-contact orders — Appearance before magistrate required.

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§ 9A.46.085. Stalking no-contact orders — Appearance before magistrate required.

(1) A defendant arrested for stalking as defined by RCW 9A.46.110 shall be required to appear in person before a magistrate within one judicial day after the arrest.
(2) At the time of appearance provided in subsection (1) of this section the court shall determine the necessity of imposing a stalking no-contact order under this chapter.
(3) Appearances required pursuant to this section are mandatory and cannot be waived.
(4) The stalking no-contact order shall be issued and entered with the appropriate law enforcement agency pursuant to the procedures outlined in this chapter.
[ 2021 c 215 s 110; 2013 c 84 s 28.]

Notes

Effective date—2022 c 268; 2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.

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

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