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10.99.045 – Appearances by defendant -- No-contact order | Washington Law

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10.99.045 – Appearances by defendant -- No-contact order

Washington Criminal Procedure § 10.99.045

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RCW 10.99.045 - Appearances by defendant -- No-contact order (1) A defendant arrested for an offense involving domestic violence as defined by RCW 10.99.020 shall be required to appear in person before a magistrate within one judicial day after the arrest.(2) A defendant who is charged by citation, complaint, or information with an offense involving domestic violence as defined by RCW 10.99.020 and not arrested shall appear in court for arraignment in person as soon as practicable, but in no

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In simple terms: Learn about Washington's Appearances by defendant -- No-contact order law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.