Washington Code 9A.46.085 – Stalking no-contact orders — Appearance before magistrate required
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(1) A defendant arrested for stalking as defined by RCW 9A.46.110 shall be required to appear in person before a magistrate within one judicial day after the arrest.
Terms Used In Washington Code 9A.46.085
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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
(2) At the time of appearance provided in subsection (1) of this section the court shall determine the necessity of imposing a stalking no-contact order under this chapter.
(3) Appearances required pursuant to this section are mandatory and cannot be waived.
(4) The stalking no-contact order shall be issued and entered with the appropriate law enforcement agency pursuant to the procedures outlined in this chapter.
NOTES:
Effective date—2022 c 268; 2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.