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10.77.020 – Rights of person under this chapter | Washington Law

Learn about Washington's Rights of person under this chapter law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.

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10.77.020 – Rights of person under this chapter

Washington Criminal Procedure § 10.77.020

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RCW 10.77.020 - Rights of person under this chapter (1) At any and all stages of the proceedings pursuant to this chapter, any person subject to the provisions of this chapter shall be entitled to the assistance of counsel, and if the person is indigent the court shall appoint counsel to assist him or her. A person may waive his or her right to counsel; but such waiver shall only be effective if a court makes a specific finding that he or she is or was competent to so waive. In making such fi

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In simple terms: Learn about Washington's Rights of person under this chapter law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.