Washington legal term
Testimony in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Testimony” 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 “Testimony” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Testimony" includes oral or written statements, documents, or any other material that may be offered by a witness in an official proceeding; (7) "Tribal" means a federally recognized Indian tribe as defined by 25 U.S.C. (RCW 9A.72.010)
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