Before a sentence is imposed upon a defendant convicted of a crime against property, the court or the prosecuting authority shall check existing judicial information systems to determine the criminal history of the defendant.

NOTES:

Applicability2009 c 431: See note following RCW 4.24.230.

Terms Used In Washington Code 35.20.258

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.