Washington Code 7.36.260 – Waiver of fees — Service of writ of habeas corpus issued for return of a child
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Notwithstanding RCW 36.18.040, the sheriff may waive fees associated with service of a writ of habeas corpus that was issued for the return of a child when the person who was granted the writ is, by reason of poverty, unable to pay the cost of service.
[ 2017 c 272 § 6.]
Terms Used In Washington Code 7.36.260
- Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
- 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
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.