§ 10.04.020 Arrest — Offense committed in view of district judge
§ 10.04.040 Cash bail in lieu of recognizance
§ 10.04.050 Jury — If demanded
§ 10.04.070 Plea of guilty
§ 10.04.100 Verdict of guilty — Proceedings upon
§ 10.04.101 Assessment of punishment by courts organized under 1961 justice of the peace act
§ 10.04.110 Judgment — Entry — Execution — Remittance of district court fines, etc
§ 10.04.120 Stay of execution
§ 10.04.800 Proposed forms for criminal actions

Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 10.04 - District court procedure -- Generally

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • 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.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • 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
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.