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DOC motion in Washington

21 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 2001–2025 8 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 (15)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Dahlgreen
wash · 1999 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Dahl, 139 Wn.2d at 688 .

2010See Dahl, 139 Wn.2d at 688 .

22
Matter of Personal Restraint of Cashawgreen
wash · 1994 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2003–2023
2 sentences

2023Brandon Creech next cites In re Personal Restraint of Cashaw, 123 Wn.2d 138, 149 (1994).

2023Brandon Creech next cites In re Personal Restraint of Cashaw, 123 Wn.2d 138, 149 (1994).

12
Holder v. City of Vancouvergreen
washctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Id. (good reason); Holder, 136 Wn.

11
Matter of Personal Restraint of Davisgreen
washctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Davis, 67 Wn.

11
Frank Haygood v. Evelle J. Younger, and Harold Cranke and Benjamin Seymourgreen
ca9 · 1985 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022The DOC defendants did not cause Scott to serve additional time on community custody. 8 No. 83419-3-I/9 Scott, relying on Haygood v. Younger, 769 F.2d 1350, 1359 (9th Cir. 1985), argues that DOC is liable for failing to end her supervision despite being on notice by September 2016 that Scott believed her amended sentence was illegal.

2022The DOC defendants did not cause Scott to serve additional time on community custody. 8 No. 83419-3-I/9 Scott, relying on Haygood v. Younger, 769 F.2d 1350, 1359 (9th Cir. 1985), argues that DOC is liable for failing to end her supervision despite being on notice by September 2016 that Scott believed her amended sentence was illegal.

11
State Of Washington v. Daren M. Moralesgreen
washctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022The DOC defendants moved to dismiss Scott’s complaint under CR 12(b)(6), arguing that (1) they had no authority to override or disregard the amended judgment and 3 See State v. Morales, 196 Wn.

11
Maziar v. Department of Correctionsgreen
washctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Maziar v. Dep’t of Corr., 180 Wn.

11
State v. Dahlgreen
wash · 1999 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Dahl, 139 Wash.2d at 688 , 990 P.2d 396 .

2010See Dahl, 139 Wash.2d at 688 , 990 P.2d 396 .

11
State v. Mottergreen
washctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
State v. Everybodytalksaboutgreen
wash · 2002 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
In re the Detention of Brooksgreen
wash · 2001 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
State v. Smithred
wash · 2001 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
In Re the Personal Restraint of Cookgreen
wash · 1990 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
In Re Detention of Brooksgreen
wash · 2001 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
State v. Smithred
wash · 2009 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Washington. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (34)

CaseCitedYears
King v. Rice green
washctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2018King v. Rice, 146 Wn.

2017King v. Rice, 146 Wn.

22017–2018
In re the Personal Restraint of Capello green
washctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2003NOTES [1] 106 Wash.App. 576 , 24 P.3d 1074 , rev. denied, 145 Wash.2d 1006 , 37 P.3d 292 (2001). [2] In re Personal Restraint of Stewart, 110 Wash. App. 1050 , 2002 WL 339352 (2002). [3] Former RCW 9.94A.120(8)(b) (1988). [4] Former RCW 9.94A.120(8)(b)(i)-(iv) (1988). [5] Former RCW 9.94A.120(8)(c)(i)-(vi) (1988). [6] Former RCW 9.94A.120(8)(c)(v) (1988). [7] Former RCW 9.94A.120(8)(b)(vi) (1992). [8] Former RCW 9.94A.150(2) (1988). [9] Capello, 106 Wash.App. at 579 , 24 P.3d 1074 . [10] 106 Wash.App. 576 , 24 P.3d 1074 . [11] North Carolina v. Alford, 400 U.S. 25 , 91 S.Ct. 160 , 27 L.Ed.2d 1

2003We deny DOC’s motion for reconsideration of our decision granting Stewart’s PRP and direct DOC to transfer him to community custody without the need for a preapproved residence location and living arrangement. 83 Baker and Kennedy, JJ., concur. 106 Wn.

22003–2003
In Re Capello neutral
washctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2003NOTES [1] 106 Wash.App. 576 , 24 P.3d 1074 , rev. denied, 145 Wash.2d 1006 , 37 P.3d 292 (2001). [2] In re Personal Restraint of Stewart, 110 Wash. App. 1050 , 2002 WL 339352 (2002). [3] Former RCW 9.94A.120(8)(b) (1988). [4] Former RCW 9.94A.120(8)(b)(i)-(iv) (1988). [5] Former RCW 9.94A.120(8)(c)(i)-(vi) (1988). [6] Former RCW 9.94A.120(8)(c)(v) (1988). [7] Former RCW 9.94A.120(8)(b)(vi) (1992). [8] Former RCW 9.94A.150(2) (1988). [9] Capello, 106 Wash.App. at 579 , 24 P.3d 1074 . [10] 106 Wash.App. 576 , 24 P.3d 1074 . [11] North Carolina v. Alford, 400 U.S. 25 , 91 S.Ct. 160 , 27 L.Ed.2d 1

2003App. 576 , 24 P.3d 1074 , review denied, 145 Wn.2d 1006 (2001).

22003–2003
Steven P. Kozol v. Washington State Dept. of Corrections green
washctapp · 2015
1 sentence

2025Id. (good reason); Holder, 136 Wn.

12025–2025
Gingrich v. Unigard Security Insurance green
washctapp · 1990
1 sentence

2025App. 424, 428-29 , 788 P.2d 1096 (1990), for the proposition that that DOC’s attorney’s and Dr. Sawyer’s declarations in support of DOC’s motion for summary judgment cannot be relied on because of credibility issues.

12025–2025
Dress v. Department of Corrections green
washctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2025Id.

12025–2025
Sanders v. State green
wash · 2010
1 sentence

2024We “construe the facts in the light most favorable to [Cousins,] the nonmoving party.” Sanders v. State, 169 Wn.2d 827, 845 , 240 P.3d 120 (2010).

12024–2024
Sanders v. State green
wash · 2010
1 sentence

2024We “construe the facts in the light most favorable to [Cousins,] the nonmoving party.” Sanders v. State, 169 Wn.2d 827, 845 , 240 P.3d 120 (2010).

12024–2024
Mitchell v. Washington State Institute of Public Policy green
washctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2023In Mitchell, the requestor, an inmate, was awarded costs for DOC’s violation of the PRA. 153 Wn.

12023–2023
Graham v. Connor green
scotus · 1989
2 sentences

2022App. 459, 487 , 61 P.3d 1165 (2002) (quoting Graham v. Connor, ("Washington courts have consistently rejected invitations to establish a cause of action for damages based upon constitutional violations ‘without the aid of augmentative legislation[.]’") (alteration in original). 8 Although Scott expressly acknowledges that she did not bring a § 1983 claim against DOC, her arguments appear to address all of the DOC defendants. 7 No. 83419-3-I/8 490 U.S. 386, 393-94 , 109 S. Ct. 1865 , 104 L.

2022App. 459, 487 , 61 P.3d 1165 (2002) (quoting Graham v. Connor, ("Washington courts have consistently rejected invitations to establish a cause of action for damages based upon constitutional violations ‘without the aid of augmentative legislation[.]’") (alteration in original). 8 Although Scott expressly acknowledges that she did not bring a § 1983 claim against DOC, her arguments appear to address all of the DOC defendants. 7 No. 83419-3-I/8 490 U.S. 386, 393-94 , 109 S. Ct. 1865 , 104 L.

12022–2022
Stalter v. State green
wash · 2004
1 sentence

2022Scott also asserts that the DOC defendants should be held liable for the tort of false imprisonment. “[A] jail is liable for false imprisonment if it holds an individual for an unreasonable time after it is under a duty to release the individual.” Stalter v. State, 151 Wn.2d 148, 155 , 86 P.3d 1159 (2004).

12022–2022
Stalter v. State green
wash · 2004
1 sentence

2022Scott also asserts that the DOC defendants should be held liable for the tort of false imprisonment. “[A] jail is liable for false imprisonment if it holds an individual for an unreasonable time after it is under a duty to release the individual.” Stalter v. State, 151 Wn.2d 148, 155 , 86 P.3d 1159 (2004).

12022–2022
Citoli v. City of Seattle green
washctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2022App. 459, 487 , 61 P.3d 1165 (2002) (quoting Graham v. Connor, ("Washington courts have consistently rejected invitations to establish a cause of action for damages based upon constitutional violations ‘without the aid of augmentative legislation[.]’") (alteration in original). 8 Although Scott expressly acknowledges that she did not bring a § 1983 claim against DOC, her arguments appear to address all of the DOC defendants. 7 No. 83419-3-I/8 490 U.S. 386, 393-94 , 109 S. Ct. 1865 , 104 L.

12022–2022
Blick v. State green
washctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2022“An imprisonment enacted pursuant to a valid legal process and court sentence is not false imprisonment.” Blick v. State, 182 Wn.

12022–2022
Petition of Fogle procedural
wash · 1995
1 sentence

2015The Turner test is thus inapplicable. 8 The DOC asks us not to follow Salinas and cites approvingly In re Personal Restraint of Williams, 121 Wn.2d 655, 660-61 , 853 P.2d 444 (1993) and In re Personal Restraint of Fogle, 128 Wn.2d 56 , 904 P.2d 722 (1995).

12015–2015
In re the Personal Restraint Petition of Fogle green
wash · 1995
1 sentence

2015The Turner test is thus inapplicable. 8 The DOC asks us not to follow Salinas and cites approvingly In re Personal Restraint of Williams, 121 Wn.2d 655, 660-61 , 853 P.2d 444 (1993) and In re Personal Restraint of Fogle, 128 Wn.2d 56 , 904 P.2d 722 (1995).

12015–2015
Matter of Personal Restraint of Williams green
wash · 1993
2 sentences

2015The Turner test is thus inapplicable. 8 The DOC asks us not to follow Salinas and cites approvingly In re Personal Restraint of Williams, 121 Wn.2d 655, 660-61 , 853 P.2d 444 (1993) and In re Personal Restraint of Fogle, 128 Wn.2d 56 , 904 P.2d 722 (1995).

2015The Turner test is thus inapplicable. 8 The DOC asks us not to follow Salinas and cites approvingly In re Personal Restraint of Williams, 121 Wn.2d 655, 660-61 , 853 P.2d 444 (1993) and In re Personal Restraint of Fogle, 128 Wn.2d 56 , 904 P.2d 722 (1995).

12015–2015
Francis v. Department of Corrections green
washctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2015In Francis v. Department of Corrections, 178 Wn.

12015–2015
State v. Hopson green
wash · 1989
2 sentences

2013The remark made by Deputy Nishimura here—"Is this the DOC hearing you're asking about?"—is substantially similar to a remark made by a witness in State v. Hopson, 113 Wn. 2d 273 .

2013The remark made by Deputy Nishimura here—"Is this the DOC hearing you're asking about?"—is substantially similar to a remark made by a witness in State v. Hopson, 113 Wn. 2d 273 .

12013–2013
State v. Motter green
washctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2008Motter, 139 Wash.App. at 804, 162 P.3d 1190 (Div.Two); Autrey, 136 Wash.App. at 470-71 , 150 P.3d 580 (Div.Three); State v. Massey, 81 Wash.App. 198, 200 , 913 P.2d 424 (1996) (Div.One). [8] In addition, under WAC 137-104-060, a defendant has the right at the DOC hearing to testify or to remain silent, to call witnesses, to cross-examine witnesses, and to have an audio recording copy of the hearing.

12008–2008
State v. Massey green
washctapp · 1996
2 sentences

2008Motter, 139 Wash.App. at 804, 162 P.3d 1190 (Div.Two); Autrey, 136 Wash.App. at 470-71 , 150 P.3d 580 (Div.Three); State v. Massey, 81 Wash.App. 198, 200 , 913 P.2d 424 (1996) (Div.One). [8] In addition, under WAC 137-104-060, a defendant has the right at the DOC hearing to testify or to remain silent, to call witnesses, to cross-examine witnesses, and to have an audio recording copy of the hearing.

2008Motter, 139 Wash.App. at 804, 162 P.3d 1190 (Div.Two); Autrey, 136 Wash.App. at 470-71 , 150 P.3d 580 (Div.Three); State v. Massey, 81 Wash.App. 198, 200 , 913 P.2d 424 (1996) (Div.One). [8] In addition, under WAC 137-104-060, a defendant has the right at the DOC hearing to testify or to remain silent, to call witnesses, to cross-examine witnesses, and to have an audio recording copy of the hearing.

12008–2008
State v. Autrey neutral
washctapp · 2006
12008–2008
State v. Autrey green
washctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2008Motter, 139 Wash.App. at 804, 162 P.3d 1190 (Div.Two); Autrey, 136 Wash.App. at 470-71 , 150 P.3d 580 (Div.Three); State v. Massey, 81 Wash.App. 198, 200 , 913 P.2d 424 (1996) (Div.One). [8] In addition, under WAC 137-104-060, a defendant has the right at the DOC hearing to testify or to remain silent, to call witnesses, to cross-examine witnesses, and to have an audio recording copy of the hearing.

12008–2008
State v. Wade green
wash · 1999
12005–2005
State v. Wade green
wash · 1999
12005–2005
McGee Guest Home, Inc. v. Department of Social & Health Services green
wash · 2000
12003–2003
State v. Cruz red
wash · 1999
12003–2003
State v. Cruz red
wash · 1999
12003–2003
North Carolina v. Alford green
scotus · 1970
12003–2003
RMC v. Coltran neutral
washctapp · 2002
12003–2003
McGee Guest Home v. Department of Social and Health Services green
wash · 2000
12003–2003
State v. Johnson neutral
washctapp · 2002
12003–2003
Robin L. Miller Construction Co. v. Coltran neutral
washctapp · 2002
12003–2003
Hollingsworth v. Washington Mutual Savings Bank green
washctapp · 1984
12001–2001

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.728 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 42.56.550 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.030 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.585 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

WA 21 (2001–2025) PA 16 (1996–2024) MO 11 (2011–2025) FL 11 (1988–2015) AL 10 (2003–2013) MA 8 (1993–2019) NJ 8 (1995–2026) IL 7 (1998–2021) CO 6 (2001–2025) IN 5 (2009–2020) OR 5 (2005–2023) AK 5 (2006–2024) LA 4 (2011–2018) ME 4 (2016–2018) WI 4 (1999–2025) KY 4 (2022–2026) RI 3 (2004–2015) GA 3 (2012–2016) VT 3 (2010–2026) MT 2 (2005–2016) MS 2 (1999–2002) NC 2 (2003–2012) MN 2 (2008–2016)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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