Washington legal term
Anticipated cost of counsel in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Anticipated cost of counsel” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Anticipated cost of counsel” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Anticipated cost of counsel" means the cost of retaining private counsel for representation on the matter before the court. (RCW 10.101.010)
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