Washington Code 7.68.270 – Escrow moneys may be used for legal representation
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Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of *this act the department shall make payments from an escrow account to any person accused or convicted of a crime upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction after a showing by such person that such moneys shall be used for the exclusive purpose of retaining legal representation at any stage of the proceedings against such person, including the appeals process.
NOTES:
*Reviser’s note: “this act,” see note following RCW 7.68.250.
Severability—1979 ex.s. c 219: See note following RCW 70.125.010.
Terms Used In Washington Code 7.68.270
- Department: means the department of labor and industries. See Washington Code 7.68.020
- Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- 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