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5.60.072 – Mediation by agency—Privilege and confidentiality.

RCW 5.60.072 Mediation by agency—Privilege and confidentiality. Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 5.60.070 and chapter 7.07 RCW, when any party participates in mediation conducted by a state or federal agency under the provisions of a collective bargaining law or similar statute, the agency’s rules govern questions of privilege and confidentiality. [ 2005 c 172 § […]

5.62.010 – Definitions.

RCW 5.62.010 Definitions. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) “Registered nurse” means a registered nurse or advanced nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW. (2) “Protocol” means a regimen to be carried out by a registered nurse and prescribed by a licensed physician under chapter […]

5.52.070 – “Telegraphic copy” or “telegraphic duplicate” defined.

RCW 5.52.070 “Telegraphic copy” or “telegraphic duplicate” defined. The term “telegraphic copy,” or “telegraphic duplicate,” whenever used in this chapter, shall be construed to mean any copy of a message, made or prepared for delivery at the office to which said message may have been sent by telegraph. [Code 1881 § 2362; 1865 p 77 […]

5.56.010 – When witnesses must attend—Fees and allowances.

RCW 5.56.010 When witnesses must attend—Fees and allowances. Any person may be compelled to attend as a witness before any court of record, judge, commissioner, or referee, in any civil action or proceeding in this state. No such person shall be compelled to attend as a witness in any civil action or proceeding unless the […]

5.56.050 – Person in court required to testify.

RCW 5.56.050 Person in court required to testify. A person present in court or before a judicial officer, may be required to testify in the same manner as if he or she were in attendance upon a subpoena issued by such court or officer. [ 2011 c 336 § 142; Code 1881 § 397; 1877 […]

5.56.060 – Result of failure to attend.

RCW 5.56.060 Result of failure to attend. If any person duly served with a subpoena and obliged to attend as a witness, shall fail to do so, without any reasonable excuse, he or she shall be liable to the aggrieved party for all damages occasioned by such failure, to be recovered in a civil action. […]

5.56.061 – Failure to attend considered contempt of court.

RCW 5.56.061 Failure to attend considered contempt of court. A failure to attend as required by the subpoena, shall also be considered a contempt of court as provided in chapter 7.21 RCW. [ 1989 c 373 § 8; Code 1881 § 399; 1877 p 88 § 401; 1869 p 106 § 394; 1854 p 188 […]

5.56.070 – Attachment of witness.

RCW 5.56.070 Attachment of witness. The court, judge, or other officer, in such case, may issue an attachment to bring such witness before them to answer for contempt, and also testify as witness in the cause in which he or she was subpoenaed. [ 1987 c 202 § 125; Code 1881 § 400; 1877 p […]

5.52.030 – Instrument transmitted by telegraph—Effect.

RCW 5.52.030 Instrument transmitted by telegraph—Effect. Any power of attorney, or other instrument in writing, duly proved or acknowledged, and certified so as to be entitled to record may, together with the certificate of its proof or acknowledgment, be sent by telegraph, and telegraphic copy, or duplicate thereof, shall, prima facie, have the same force […]

5.52.040 – Bills and notes drawn by telegraph—Effect.

RCW 5.52.040 Bills and notes drawn by telegraph—Effect. Checks, due bills, promissory notes, bills of exchange and all orders or agreements for the payment or delivery of money, or other thing of value, may be made or drawn by telegraph, and when so made or drawn, shall have the same force and effect to charge […]