Washington — Statute

10.55.020 – Summoning witness in this state to testify in another state | Washington Law

Learn about Washington's Summoning witness in this state to testify in another state law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.

Legal Content

Washington State Law

10.55.020 – Summoning witness in this state to testify in another state

Washington Criminal Procedure § 10.55.020

Summary

RCW 10.55.020 - Summoning witness in this state to testify in another state If a judge of a court of record in any state which by its laws has made provision for commanding persons within that state to attend and testify in this state certified under the seal of such court that there is a criminal prosecution pending in such court, or that a grand jury investigation has commenced or is about to commence, that a person being within this state is a material witness in such prosecution, or grand j

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Attorneys Choose FlawFinder

Side-by-side with Westlaw and LexisNexis

Feature	FlawFinder	Westlaw	LexisNexis
Monthly price	$19 - $99	$133 - $646	$153 - $399
Contract	None	1-3 year min	1-6 year min
Hidden fees	$0, always	Up to $469/search	$25/mo + per-doc
Police SOPs	✓ 310+ departments	✗	✗
Zero-hallucination AI	✓ CitationGuard	✗	✗
Cancel	One click	Termination fees	No option to cancel

Explain Like I'm 5

In simple terms: Learn about Washington's Summoning witness in this state to testify in another state law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.