Resources

Bail and Pretrial Release

Demand for Final Disposition Practice Advisory

Learn how to use RCW 9.98.010 to compel the timely resolution of pending criminal charges when a client is serving a sentence in a Washington penal, correctional, or juvenile rehabilitation institution. This practice advisory prov...

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Fugitive from Justice: Extradition, Writs, and Other Client Options

Here is a summary for the description box: Information for defenders handling a fugitive from justice cases. Includes applicable timelines options available to clients on fugitive cases, when to file a writ, and how extradition an...

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Quashing and Issuing Warrants in Juvenile Court, JuCR 7.16 (2.3.2021)

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Bail Reform Resources and Support for Motions for Pretrial Release (01.2020)

The WDA Practice Advisory discusses the important reasons underlying pretrial reform and include resources produced by the WSBA Committee on Public Defense (CPD) in November of 2019. Also included are arguments defenders can use t...

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Pretrial Release in Superior Court and Courts of Limited Jurisdiction

This advisory discusses CrR 3.2 and CrRLJ 3.2, arguments for pretrial release, possible conditions of pretrial release, and bail.

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