Washington legal term
Qualified court in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Qualified court” 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 “Qualified court” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Qualified court" means any Washington superior court in the county where an applicant resides or that has sentenced or adjudicated the applicant. (RCW 9.97.010)
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