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custody analysis in Washington

14 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1951–2026 3 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 (1)

CaseFollowedCited
David Glen Meyers v. Contra Costa County Department of Social Services, Defendantsgreen
ca9 · 1987 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992Meyers , at 1156 (citing Briscoe v. LaHue, 460 U.S. 325 , 75 L.

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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 (15)

CaseCitedYears
J. D. B. v. North Carolina green
scotus · 2011
2 sentences

2026In J.D.B., the court stated, “Not once have we excluded from the custody analysis a circumstance that we determined was relevant 22 State of Washington v. Ahmed Mohamud Wasuge, No. 103530-6 and objective, simply to make the fault line between custodial and noncustodial ‘brighter.’ Indeed, were the guiding concern clarity and nothing else, the custody test would presumably ask only whether the suspect had been placed under formal arrest.” 564 U.S. at 280 .

2026In J.D.B., the court stated, “Not once have we excluded from the custody analysis a circumstance that we determined was relevant 22 State of Washington v. Ahmed Mohamud Wasuge, No. 103530-6 and objective, simply to make the fault line between custodial and noncustodial ‘brighter.’ Indeed, were the guiding concern clarity and nothing else, the custody test would presumably ask only whether the suspect had been placed under formal arrest.” 564 U.S. at 280 .

32016–2026
Berkemer v. McCarty green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2004The custody requirement is satisfied “as soon as a suspect’s freedom of action is curtailed to a ‘degree associated with formal arrest.’ ” Berkemer v. McCarty, 468 U.S. 420, 440 , 104 S. Ct. 3138 , 82 L.

2004The custody requirement is satisfied “as soon as a suspect’s freedom of action is curtailed to a ‘degree associated with formal arrest.’ ” Berkemer v. McCarty, 468 U.S. 420, 440 , 104 S. Ct. 3138 , 82 L.

32004–2023
Thompson v. Keohane green
scotus · 1995
2 sentences

2015App. at 928 (quoting State v. Lorenz, 152 Wn.2d 22, 36-37 , 93 P.3d 133 (2004)). 18 Howes v. Fields, 132 S. Ct. 1181, 1189 , 182 L Ed. 2d 17(2012) (alteration in original) (quoting Thompson v. Keohane, 516 U.S. 99, 112 , 116 S. Ct. 457 , 133 L.

2015App. at 928 (quoting State v. Lorenz, 152 Wn.2d 22, 36-37 , 93 P.3d 133 (2004)). 18 Howes v. Fields, 132 S. Ct. 1181, 1189 , 182 L Ed. 2d 17(2012) (alteration in original) (quoting Thompson v. Keohane, 516 U.S. 99, 112 , 116 S. Ct. 457 , 133 L.

32002–2015
Howes v. Fields green
scotus · 2012
2 sentences

2024The custody inquiry simply asks “whether an individual was put in an environment that ‘present[s] a serious 9 No. 86614-1-I/10 danger of coercion.’ ” Id. at 536 (quoting Howes v. Fields, 565 U.S. 499, 508-09 , 132 S. Ct. 1181 , 182 L.

2024The custody inquiry simply asks “whether an individual was put in an environment that ‘present[s] a serious 9 No. 86614-1-I/10 danger of coercion.’ ” Id. at 536 (quoting Howes v. Fields, 565 U.S. 499, 508-09 , 132 S. Ct. 1181 , 182 L.

22015–2024
State v. D.R. green
washctapp · 1997
2 sentences

2016State v. D.R., 84 Wn.

2016State v. D.R., 84 Wn.

22016–2016
Sandin v. Conner green
scotus · 1995
1 sentence

2015Restraint ofDyer, 143 Wn.2d 384, 393 , 20 P. 3d 907 ( 2001) citing Sandin, 515 U.S. at 484 ).

12015–2015
State v. Lorenz green
wash · 2004
1 sentence

2015App. at 928 (quoting State v. Lorenz, 152 Wn.2d 22, 36-37 , 93 P.3d 133 (2004)). 18 Howes v. Fields, 132 S. Ct. 1181, 1189 , 182 L Ed. 2d 17(2012) (alteration in original) (quoting Thompson v. Keohane, 516 U.S. 99, 112 , 116 S. Ct. 457 , 133 L.

12015–2015
In re the Personal Restraint of Dyer green
wash · 2001
1 sentence

2015Restraint ofDyer, 143 Wn.2d 384, 393 , 20 P. 3d 907 ( 2001) citing Sandin, 515 U.S. at 484 ).

12015–2015
State v. Lorenz green
wash · 2004
1 sentence

2015App. at 928 (quoting State v. Lorenz, 152 Wn.2d 22, 36-37 , 93 P.3d 133 (2004)). 18 Howes v. Fields, 132 S. Ct. 1181, 1189 , 182 L Ed. 2d 17(2012) (alteration in original) (quoting Thompson v. Keohane, 516 U.S. 99, 112 , 116 S. Ct. 457 , 133 L.

12015–2015
In Re Dyer green
wash · 2001
1 sentence

2015Restraint ofDyer, 143 Wn.2d 384, 393 , 20 P. 3d 907 ( 2001) citing Sandin, 515 U.S. at 484 ).

12015–2015
State v. S.J.W. green
washctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2015No. 72967-5-1/5 associated with formal arrest."'17 We can also ask whether "a 'reasonable person [would] have felt he or she was not at liberty to terminate the interrogation and leave.'"18 Courts must also look at other relevant factors to determine whether an individual is in custody, including the location and duration of the questioning, the statements made during the questioning, "the presence or absence of physical restraints during the questioning," and the individual's release after questioning.19 But "whether the police had probable cause to arrest" is "irrelevant" to the custody anal

12015–2015
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

2004In Miranda , the United States Supreme Court defined custodial interrogation as "questioning initiated by law enforcement officers after a person has been taken into custody or otherwise deprived of his freedom of action in any significant way." Miranda, 384 U.S. at 444 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 .

2004In Miranda , the United States Supreme Court defined custodial interrogation as "questioning initiated by law enforcement officers after a person has been taken into custody or otherwise deprived of his freedom of action in any significant way." Miranda, 384 U.S. at 444 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 .

12004–2004
California v. Beheler green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

2004Ed. 2d 317 (1984) (quoting California v. Beheler, 463 U.S. 1121, 1125 , 103 S. Ct. 3517 , 77 L.

2004Ed. 2d 317 (1984) (quoting California v. Beheler, 463 U.S. 1121, 1125 , 103 S. Ct. 3517 , 77 L.

12004–2004
Briscoe v. LaHue green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1992Meyers , at 1156 (citing Briscoe v. LaHue, 460 U.S. 325 , 75 L.

1992Meyers , at 1156 (citing Briscoe v. LaHue, 460 U.S. 325 , 75 L.

11992–1992
Trusley v. Trusley neutral
wash · 1936
2 sentences

1951Trusley v. Trusley, 186 Wash. 23 , 56 P. (2d) 676 .

1951Trusley v. Trusley, 186 Wash. 23 , 56 P. (2d) 676 .

11951–1951

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (5)

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

PA 324 (1961–2026) NY 102 (1977–2026) AL 91 (1996–2026) IL 69 (1968–2025) CA 61 (1948–2024) OH 60 (1997–2026) MI 53 (1958–2026) TX 42 (1990–2026) NC 40 (1978–2024) MD 35 (1970–2025) LA 34 (1972–2020) CT 34 (1982–2026) IN 31 (1990–2026) NJ 30 (1953–2026) UT 23 (1980–2026) CO 23 (1970–2026) NM 23 (1981–2025) FL 20 (1975–2017) MS 20 (1995–2026) DC 17 (1978–2016) VA 17 (1993–2026) TN 16 (1990–2024) MT 15 (1977–2012) NV 15 (1972–2025) MA 15 (1990–2025) WA 14 (1951–2026) VT 14 (1990–2025) NE 14 (1979–2025) GA 13 (1962–2024) AK 13 (1981–2020) WI 13 (1962–2026) MN 12 (1985–2026) MO 11 (1980–2018) SC 10 (1993–2021) IA 10 (2004–2023) ME 9 (1998–2022) KS 9 (2007–2025) KY 8 (2006–2025) ND 8 (1991–2003) DE 8 (1995–2026) AR 7 (1981–2019) HI 7 (1996–2022) SD 7 (1982–2022) AZ 7 (1994–2026) ID 7 (1969–2022) NH 7 (1999–2023) RI 6 (1997–2022) WY 6 (1998–2022) OR 4 (1987–2005) WV 3 (1968–2019) OK 2 (1977–2004)

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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