Wash. Rev. Code § 10.29.010
Short title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Statewide Special Inquiry Judge Act.
Revised Code of Washington Chapter 10.29 — Statewide Special Inquiry Judge Act
Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 10.29 · 9 active provisions
Wash. Rev. Code § 10.29.020
Intent
It is the intent of the legislature in enacting this chapter to strengthen and enhance the ability of the state to detect and eliminate organized criminal activity.
Wash. Rev. Code § 10.29.050
Powers and duties of statewide special inquiry judge
A statewide special inquiry judge shall have the following powers and duties:(1) To hear and receive evidence of crime and corruption.(2) To appoint a reporter to record the proceedings; and to swear the reporter not to disclose any testimony or the name of any witness except as provided in RCW 10.27.090.(3) Whenever n…
Wash. Rev. Code § 10.29.060
Disclosures by witness—Penalty
Any witness who shall disclose the fact that he or she has been called as a witness before a statewide special inquiry judge or who shall disclose the nature of the testimony given shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Wash. Rev. Code § 10.29.070
Rules
The supreme court shall develop and adopt rules to govern the procedures of a statewide special inquiry judge proceeding including rules assuring the confidentiality of all proceedings, testimony, and the identity of persons called as witnesses. The adoption of such rules shall be subject to the approval of such rules…
Wash. Rev. Code § 10.29.100
Vacancy in office
Whenever a statewide special inquiry judge or special prosecutor appointed under this chapter dies or in any other way is rendered incapable of continuing the duties of his or her office, a successor shall be appointed to serve for the remainder of the judge's or prosecutor's term in the manner provided for by *RCW 10.…
Wash. Rev. Code § 10.29.110
Duties of special prosecutor or designee
The special prosecutor or his or her designee shall:(1) Attend all proceedings of the statewide special inquiry judge;(2) Have the authority to issue subpoenas for witnesses statewide;(3) Examine witnesses, present evidence, draft reports as directed by the statewide special inquiry judge, and draft and file informatio…
Wash. Rev. Code § 10.29.120
Advising county prosecuting attorney—Filing and prosecution of informations—Expenses of prosecutions
(1) The special prosecutor shall advise the county prosecuting attorney in any affected county of the nature of the statewide special inquiry judge investigation and of any informations arising from such proceedings unless such disclosures will create a substantial likelihood of a conflict of interest for the county pr…
Wash. Rev. Code § 10.29.130
Disqualification of judge from subsequent proceedings
The judge serving as a special inquiry judge shall be disqualified from acting as a magistrate or judge in any subsequent court proceeding arising from such inquiry except alleged contempt for neglect or refusal to appear, testify, or provide evidence at such inquiry in response to an order, summons, or subpoena.