Delay in bringing a case to trial caused by a petitioner requesting deferred prosecution as provided for in this chapter shall not be grounds for dismissal.

NOTES:

Legislative findingSeverability1985 c 352: See notes following RCW 10.05.010.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 10.05.110

  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.