Washington legal term
Court clerk in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Court clerk” 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 “Court clerk” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Court clerk" means court administrators in courts of limited jurisdiction and elected court clerks. (RCW 7.105.010)
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