Washington legal term
Prosecuting attorney in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Prosecuting attorney” 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 “Prosecuting attorney” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Prosecuting attorney" means the public or private attorney prosecuting a criminal case. (RCW 10.98.040)
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