Rule 4.10 – Material Witness

by | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Washington

(a) Warrant. On motion of the prosecuting attorney or the defendant, the court may issue a warrant, subject to reasonable bail, for the arrest of a material witness. The warrant shall issue only on a showing, by affidavit or on the record in open court, that the...

Rule 4.8 – Subpoenas

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(a) For Attendance of Witnesses at Hearing or Trial. A subpoena commanding a person to attend and give testimony at a hearing or at trial (“a subpoena for testimony”) shall be issued as follows: (1) Form; Issuance.(A) A subpoena for testimony shall (i)...

Rule 4.7 – Discovery

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(a) Prosecutors Obligations.(1) Except as otherwise provided by protective orders or as to matters not subject to disclosure, the prosecuting attorney shall disclose to the defendant the following material and information within the prosecuting attorney’s...

Rule 4.6 – Depositions

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(a) When Taken. The Court may order a deposition when (1) the court finds that a prospective witness may be unable to attend or prevented from attending a trial or hearing, (2) a witness refuses to discuss the case with either counsel and the witness’ testimony...

Rule 4.5 – Omnibus Hearing

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(a) When Required. When a plea of not guilty is entered, the court shall set a time for an omnibus hearing.(b) Time. The time set for the omnibus hearing shall allow sufficient time for counsel to (i) initiate and complete discovery; (ii) conduct further investigation...