Washington Code 2.28.330 – Privilege from civil arrest — Court facilities
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(1) No person is subject to civil arrest while going to, remaining at, or returning from, a court facility, except:
Terms Used In Washington Code 2.28.330
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(a) Where such arrest is pursuant to a court order authorizing the arrest;
(b) When necessary to secure the immediate safety of judges, court staff, or the public; or
(c) Where circumstances otherwise permit warrantless arrest pursuant to RCW 10.31.100.
(2) For purposes of this section, “going to” and “returning from” includes the area within one mile of the court facility.
(3) Prior to any civil arrest in or on a court facility authorized by subsection (1)(a) of this section, a designated judicial officer shall review a court order authorizing any civil arrest to confirm compliance with subsection (1)(a) of this section.
[ 2020 c 37 § 5.]
NOTES:
Findings—Short title—2020 c 37: See notes following RCW 2.28.300.