10.21.020 - Appearance before judicial officer -- Issuance of order. - Washington Statutes

Appearance before judicial officer — Issuance of order. (Effective January 1, 2011, if the proposed amendment to Article I, section 20 of the state Constitution is approved at the November 2010 general election.)

Upon the appearance before a judicial officer of a person charged with an offense, the judicial officer must issue an order that, pending trial, the person be:

     (1) Released on personal recognizance;

     (2) Released on a condition or combination of conditions ordered under RCW 10.21.030 or other provision of law;

     (3) Temporarily detained as allowed by law; or

     (4) Detained as provided under chapter 254, Laws of 2010.

[2010 c 254 § 4.]

Notes: Intent -- Contingent effective date -- 2010 c 254: See notes following RCW 10.21.010.