Fines and forfeitures may be recovered by an action at law in the name of the officer or person to whom they are by law given, or in the name of the officer or person who by law is authorized to prosecute for them.
[Code 1881 § 657; 1869 p 153 § 597; RRS § 963.]

NOTES:

Limitation of actions: Chapter 4.16 RCW.

Terms Used In Washington Code 4.24.150

  • 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
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.