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continuance hearing in Washington

23 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1980–2026 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Washington courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
City of Seattle v. Guaygreen
wash · 2003 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Swenson, 150 Wn.2d at 190 (affirming the trial court's finding that once the prisoner was transported to King County he could not be transported to Jefferson County before returning to the correctional facility and DOC custody); see also City of Seattle v. Guay, 150 Wn.2d 288, 298 , 76 P.3d 231 (2003) (noting that while a prosecuting attorney can issue a transport order, there is no mechanism to compel another jurisdiction or court to obey that order).

2015See Swenson, 150 Wn.2d at 190 (affirming the trial court’s finding that once the prisoner was transported to Ring County he could not be transported to Jefferson County before returning to the correctional facility and DOC custody); see also City of Seattle v. Guay, 150 Wn.2d 288, 298 , 76 P.3d 231 (2003) (noting that while a prosecuting attorney can issue a transport order, there is no mechanism to compel another jurisdiction or court to obey that order).

22
State v. Swensongreen
wash · 2003 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Swenson, 150 Wn.2d at 190 (affirming the trial court’s finding that once the prisoner was transported to Ring County he could not be transported to Jefferson County before returning to the correctional facility and DOC custody); see also City of Seattle v. Guay, 150 Wn.2d 288, 298 , 76 P.3d 231 (2003) (noting that while a prosecuting attorney can issue a transport order, there is no mechanism to compel another jurisdiction or court to obey that order).

2015Swenson, 150 Wn.2d at 192 . ¶43 The Court of Appeals faulted the prosecuting attorney for inaction.

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City of Seattle v. Guaygreen
wash · 2003 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Swenson, 150 Wn.2d at 190 (affirming the trial court's finding that once the prisoner was transported to King County he could not be transported to Jefferson County before returning to the correctional facility and DOC custody); see also City of Seattle v. Guay, 150 Wn.2d 288, 298 , 76 P.3d 231 (2003) (noting that while a prosecuting attorney can issue a transport order, there is no mechanism to compel another jurisdiction or court to obey that order).

2015See Swenson, 150 Wn.2d at 190 (affirming the trial court’s finding that once the prisoner was transported to Ring County he could not be transported to Jefferson County before returning to the correctional facility and DOC custody); see also City of Seattle v. Guay, 150 Wn.2d 288, 298 , 76 P.3d 231 (2003) (noting that while a prosecuting attorney can issue a transport order, there is no mechanism to compel another jurisdiction or court to obey that order).

22
Lynch v. Department of Licensinggreen
washctapp · 2011 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013The continuance requirement protects the procedural and substantive safeguard of confrontation, and it prevents commercial drivers accused of driving under the influence from escaping a decision on the merits. ¶36 Relying on our recent decision Lynch, 163 Wn.

2013Relying on our decision recent d i Lynch, 163 Wn.

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Rhinehart v. Seattle Times Co.green
washctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Petitioners cite Rhinehart v. Seattle Times Co., arguing that Judge Cayce used no discretion in denying the continuance because the hearing date was mandated by RCW 29A.56.140. [2] 51 Wash.App. 561, 578 , 754 P.2d 1243 (1988) ("The exercise of discretion is not involved where a certain action or result follows as a matter of right upon a mere request; rather, the court's discretion is invoked only where, in the exercise of that discretion, the court may either grant or deny a party's request.").

2011Petitioners cite Rhinehart v. Seattle Times Co., arguing that Judge Cayce used no discretion in denying the continuance because the hearing date was mandated by RCW 29A.56.140. [2] 51 Wash.App. 561, 578 , 754 P.2d 1243 (1988) ("The exercise of discretion is not involved where a certain action or result follows as a matter of right upon a mere request; rather, the court's discretion is invoked only where, in the exercise of that discretion, the court may either grant or deny a party's request.").

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (28)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Campbell green
wash · 1984
2 sentences

2019However, counsel’s characterization of the matter as a “CamQbell continuance” suggests it is a request for a continuance by defense counsel to ensure effective representation but objected to by the defendant, as was approved in Campbell, 103 Wn.2d at 15 . - 37 - No. 77117-5-1/38 To trigger the balancing analysis, a defendant must first show that the delay “crossed a line from ordinary to presumptively prejudicial.” Id. (citing Doqqett v. United States, 505 U.S. 647 , 651—52, 112 5.

2019However, counsel’s characterization of the matter as a “CamQbell continuance” suggests it is a request for a continuance by defense counsel to ensure effective representation but objected to by the defendant, as was approved in Campbell, 103 Wn.2d at 15 . - 37 - No. 77117-5-1/38 To trigger the balancing analysis, a defendant must first show that the delay “crossed a line from ordinary to presumptively prejudicial.” Id. (citing Doqqett v. United States, 505 U.S. 647 , 651—52, 112 5.

32009–2019
State v. Irby green
wash · 2011
2 sentences

2026“A criminal defendant has a fundamental right to be present at all critical stages of a trial.” State v. Irby, 170 Wn.2d 874, 880 , 246 P.3d 796 (2011).

2017Zyion Houston-Sconiers, No. 92605-1, slip op. at 31 (Wash. Mar. 2, 2017), http://www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/pdf/926051.pdf. quotation marks omitted)(quoting State v. Irby, 170 Wn.2d 17 Id. (internal 874, 881, 246 P.3d 796 (2011)). 7 No. 74026-1-1/8 Whether a defendant's constitutional right to be present has been violated is a question of law we review de novo.18 A defendant's right to be present is not absolute.19 In In re Personal Restraint of Benn, the supreme court held that Gary Benn did not have a right to be present at a continuance hearing.29 This is because his absence during the hear

22017–2026
Trummel v. Mitchell green
wash · 2006
2 sentences

2020Trummel v. Mitchell, 156 Wn.2d 653, 670-71 , 131 P.3d 305 (2006).

2020Trummel v. Mitchell, 156 Wn.2d 653, 670-71 , 131 P.3d 305 (2006).

22020–2020
Trummel v. Mitchell green
wash · 2006
2 sentences

2020Trummel v. Mitchell, 156 Wn.2d 653, 670-71 , 131 P.3d 305 (2006).

2020Trummel v. Mitchell, 156 Wn.2d 653, 670-71 , 131 P.3d 305 (2006).

22020–2020
Balandzich v. Demeroto green
washctapp · 1974
2 sentences

2006Trammel claims that he was entitled to a continuance under the factors set forth in Balandzich v. Demeroto, 10 Wn.

2006Trummel claims that he was entitled to a continuance under the factors set forth in Balandzich v. Demeroto, 10 Wash. App. 718, 720 , 519 P.2d 994 (1974).

22006–2006
In re the Personal Restraint of Benn green
wash · 1998
1 sentence

2026Restraint of Benn, the Washington Supreme Court held that a criminal defendant did not have the right to be present during a continuance hearing because the hearing 15 No. 59926-1-II did not involve the presentation of evidence, decisions about the admissibility of evidence, or the availability of a defense or theory of the case. 134 Wn.2d 868, 920 , 952 P.2d 116 (1998).

12026–2026
State v. Irby green
wash · 2011
1 sentence

2026“A criminal defendant has a fundamental right to be present at all critical stages of a trial.” State v. Irby, 170 Wn.2d 874, 880 , 246 P.3d 796 (2011).

12026–2026
Matter of Personal Restraint of Benn green
wash · 1998
1 sentence

2026Restraint of Benn, the Washington Supreme Court held that a criminal defendant did not have the right to be present during a continuance hearing because the hearing 15 No. 59926-1-II did not involve the presentation of evidence, decisions about the admissibility of evidence, or the availability of a defense or theory of the case. 134 Wn.2d 868, 920 , 952 P.2d 116 (1998).

12026–2026
Doggett v. United States green
scotus · 1992
2 sentences

2019However, counsel’s characterization of the matter as a “CamQbell continuance” suggests it is a request for a continuance by defense counsel to ensure effective representation but objected to by the defendant, as was approved in Campbell, 103 Wn.2d at 15 . - 37 - No. 77117-5-1/38 To trigger the balancing analysis, a defendant must first show that the delay “crossed a line from ordinary to presumptively prejudicial.” Id. (citing Doqqett v. United States, 505 U.S. 647 , 651—52, 112 5.

2019Ct. 2686, 120 L.

12019–2019
State v. Ford green
wash · 1995
1 sentence

2016Id. at 925 .

12016–2016
Butler v. Joy green
washctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2016Butler, 116 Wn.

12016–2016
State v. Enstone green
wash · 1999
1 sentence

2015We disagree. "'[Ijmposition of restitution is generally within the discretion of the trial court and will not be disturbed on appeal absent an abuse of discretion."2 Restitution must be based on easily ascertainable damages, but the amount of harm need not be established with specific accuracy.3 Evidence is sufficient to support an award of restitution if it provides a reasonable basis for estimating loss and does not require the 2 State v. Enstone. 137 Wn.2d 675, 679 , 974 P.2d 828 (1999) (emphasis omitted) (quoting State v. Davison. 116 Wn.2d 917, 919 , 809 P.2d 1374 (1991)). 3 State v. Kinn

12015–2015
State v. Kinneman green
wash · 2005
1 sentence

2015We disagree. "'[Ijmposition of restitution is generally within the discretion of the trial court and will not be disturbed on appeal absent an abuse of discretion."2 Restitution must be based on easily ascertainable damages, but the amount of harm need not be established with specific accuracy.3 Evidence is sufficient to support an award of restitution if it provides a reasonable basis for estimating loss and does not require the 2 State v. Enstone. 137 Wn.2d 675, 679 , 974 P.2d 828 (1999) (emphasis omitted) (quoting State v. Davison. 116 Wn.2d 917, 919 , 809 P.2d 1374 (1991)). 3 State v. Kinn

12015–2015
State v. Kinneman green
wash · 2005
1 sentence

2015We disagree. "'[Ijmposition of restitution is generally within the discretion of the trial court and will not be disturbed on appeal absent an abuse of discretion."2 Restitution must be based on easily ascertainable damages, but the amount of harm need not be established with specific accuracy.3 Evidence is sufficient to support an award of restitution if it provides a reasonable basis for estimating loss and does not require the 2 State v. Enstone. 137 Wn.2d 675, 679 , 974 P.2d 828 (1999) (emphasis omitted) (quoting State v. Davison. 116 Wn.2d 917, 919 , 809 P.2d 1374 (1991)). 3 State v. Kinn

12015–2015
State v. Marks neutral
washctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2015App. 537, 540 , 977 P.2d 606 (1999).

12015–2015
State v. Enstone green
wash · 1999
1 sentence

2015We disagree. "'[Ijmposition of restitution is generally within the discretion of the trial court and will not be disturbed on appeal absent an abuse of discretion."2 Restitution must be based on easily ascertainable damages, but the amount of harm need not be established with specific accuracy.3 Evidence is sufficient to support an award of restitution if it provides a reasonable basis for estimating loss and does not require the 2 State v. Enstone. 137 Wn.2d 675, 679 , 974 P.2d 828 (1999) (emphasis omitted) (quoting State v. Davison. 116 Wn.2d 917, 919 , 809 P.2d 1374 (1991)). 3 State v. Kinn

12015–2015
Turner v. Kohler green
washctapp · 1989
1 sentence

2015Turner v. Kohler. 54 Wn.

12015–2015
State v. Davison green
wash · 1991
2 sentences

2015We disagree. "'[Ijmposition of restitution is generally within the discretion of the trial court and will not be disturbed on appeal absent an abuse of discretion."2 Restitution must be based on easily ascertainable damages, but the amount of harm need not be established with specific accuracy.3 Evidence is sufficient to support an award of restitution if it provides a reasonable basis for estimating loss and does not require the 2 State v. Enstone. 137 Wn.2d 675, 679 , 974 P.2d 828 (1999) (emphasis omitted) (quoting State v. Davison. 116 Wn.2d 917, 919 , 809 P.2d 1374 (1991)). 3 State v. Kinn

2015We disagree. "'[Ijmposition of restitution is generally within the discretion of the trial court and will not be disturbed on appeal absent an abuse of discretion."2 Restitution must be based on easily ascertainable damages, but the amount of harm need not be established with specific accuracy.3 Evidence is sufficient to support an award of restitution if it provides a reasonable basis for estimating loss and does not require the 2 State v. Enstone. 137 Wn.2d 675, 679 , 974 P.2d 828 (1999) (emphasis omitted) (quoting State v. Davison. 116 Wn.2d 917, 919 , 809 P.2d 1374 (1991)). 3 State v. Kinn

12015–2015
State v. Marks green
washctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2015Nonetheless, we may affirm the trial court on any basis supported by the record.20 While Adee contends that this erroneous assumption led the court to deny him a continuance to challenge the State's evidence, the record indicates that the court also 18 id, 19jo\ 20 State v. Marks. 95 Wn.

12015–2015
State v. Moore neutral
washctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2015State v. Moore, 178 Wn.

12015–2015
Vermont v. Brillon green
scotus · 2009
2 sentences

2014Further, we impute the defendant' s attorney' s actions to the defendant when done in the course and scope of the representation, so we weigh any request for a continuance by the defense attorney against the defendant, even where the defendant objects. 011ivier, 178 Wn.2d at 832 -35 ( citing Vermont v. Brillon, 556 U.S. 81 , .89 -91, 129 S. Ct. 1283 ., 173 L.

2014Further, we impute the defendant' s attorney' s actions to the defendant when done in the course and scope of the representation, so we weigh any request for a continuance by the defense attorney against the defendant, even where the defendant objects. 011ivier, 178 Wn.2d at 832 -35 ( citing Vermont v. Brillon, 556 U.S. 81 , .89 -91, 129 S. Ct. 1283 ., 173 L.

12014–2014
State v. Ollivier green
wash · 2013
1 sentence

2014Further, we impute the defendant' s attorney' s actions to the defendant when done in the course and scope of the representation, so we weigh any request for a continuance by the defense attorney against the defendant, even where the defendant objects. 011ivier, 178 Wn.2d at 832 -35 ( citing Vermont v. Brillon, 556 U.S. 81 , .89 -91, 129 S. Ct. 1283 ., 173 L.

12014–2014
Allen v. Department of Licensing neutral
washctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2013App. at 709, 711 , and Division One’s decision Allen, 169 Wn.

12013–2013
State v. Cross green
wash · 2006
1 sentence

2009State v. Cross, 156 Wash.2d 580, 613 , 132 P.3d 80 (2006); see RPC 1.2(a).

12009–2009
State v. Cross green
wash · 2006
1 sentence

2009State v. Cross, 156 Wash.2d 580, 613 , 132 P.3d 80 (2006); see RPC 1.2(a).

12009–2009
State v. Nguyen green
washctapp · 1993
11995–1995
State v. Heiner neutral
washctapp · 1981
11994–1994
In Re the Welfare of Hansen green
washctapp · 1979
11980–1980

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.73.170 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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