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RCW 10.88.440 — Rights, powers, privileges or jurisdiction of state not waived

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 10.88: Uniform Criminal Extradition Act, Revised Code of Washington.

Full text of RCW 10.88.440

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official text of the Revised Code of Washington from the Code Reviser's published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Washington.

RCW 10.88.440Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
Nothing in this chapter contained shall be deemed to constitute a waiver by this state of its right, power or privilege to try such demanded person for crime committed within this state, or of its right, power or privilege to regain custody of such person by extradition proceedings or otherwise for the purpose of trial, sentence or punishment for any crime committed within this state, nor shall any proceedings had under this chapter which result in, or fail to result in, extradition be deemed a waiver by this state of any of its rights, privileges or jurisdiction in any way whatsoever.

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