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10.93.020 – Definitions | Washington Law

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10.93.020 – Definitions

Washington Criminal Procedure § 10.93.020

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RCW 10.93.020 - Definitions As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "General authority Washington law enforcement agency" means any agency, department, or division of a municipal corporation, political subdivision, or other unit of local government of this state, and any agency, department, or division of state government, having as its primary function the detection and apprehension of persons committing infract

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