65 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1970–2025 6 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Jonesgreen2 sentences2021State v. Jones, 168 Wn.2d 713, 721 (2010). 2020Cf. Jones, 168 Wn.2d at 721 (holding that the trial court prevented Jones from presenting a meaningful defense by excluding essential facts of high probative value whose exclusion effectively barred Jones from presenting his entire defense theory). | 3 | 7 |
State v. Hudlowgreen2 sentences2015Jones, 168 Wn.2d at 720 ; State v. Hud low, 99 Wn.2d 1, 15 , 659 P.2d 514 (1983); State v. Rehak, 67 Wn. 2015Jones, 168 Wn.2d at 720 ; State v. Hud low, 99 Wn.2d 1, 15 , 659 P.2d 514 (1983); State v. Rehak, 67 Wn. | 2 | 4 |
State v. Dahlgreen2 sentences2010See Dahl, 139 Wash.2d at 684 , 990 P.2d 396 . 2010See Dahl, 139 Wn.2d at 684 . | 2 | 2 |
State v. Hughesred2 sentences2008Hughes, 154 Wash.2d at 137, 110 P.3d 192 . 2008Hughes, 154 Wn.2d at 137. | 2 | 2 |
State v. Ramosgreen2 sentences2020State v. Jones, 168 Wn.2d 713, 720-21 , 230 P.3d 576 (2010). 2017State v. Jones, 168 Wn.2d 713, 720-21 , 230 P.3d 576 (2010). | 1 | 3 |
State v. Ramosgreen2 sentences2018See majority at 348-49; Ramos, 187 Wash.2d at 454 , 387 P.3d 650 ("Even where it is already established that the Washington Constitution may provide enhanced protections on a general topic, parties are still required to explain why enhanced protections are appropriate in specific applications."). 2018See majority at 348-49; Ramos, 187 Wash.2d at 454 , 387 P.3d 650 ("Even where it is already established that the Washington Constitution may provide enhanced protections on a general topic, parties are still required to explain why enhanced protections are appropriate in specific applications."). | 1 | 2 |
State v. Silvagreen2 sentences2024Gwin points to this same history discussed in Silva as indicating that “at a minimum, the Washington [C]onstitution guarantees the right to standby counsel when necessary to meaningfully effectuate the pro se litigant’s right of access to the courts and the right to meaningfully prepare his defense.” This access to resources necessary for a meaningful defense is precisely the right described in Silva, yet the court explicitly declined to extend this right to require standby 7 No. 84297-8-I/8 counsel. 1 107 Wn. 2024Silva, 107 Wn. | 1 | 1 |
| Boddie v. Connecticutgreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Dahlgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Goss v. Lopezgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Washington. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Department of Social & Health Services v. Moseley
green
2 sentences2025Due process requires that parents receive “[n]otice, open testimony, time to prepare and respond to charges, and a meaningful hearing before a competent tribunal in an orderly proceeding.” In re Dependency of Moseley, 34 Wn. 2020Due process requires that parents receive “[n]otice, open testimony, time to prepare and respond to charges, and a meaningful hearing before a competent tribunal in an orderly proceeding.” In re Moseley, 34 Wn. | 16 | 2005–2025 |
Williams v. Department of Social & Health Services
green
2 sentences2018Termination proceedings must accord parents strict due process protections, including "[n]otice, open testimony, time to prepare and respond to charges, and a meaningful hearing before a competent tribunal in an orderly proceeding." In re Dependency of H.W., 70 Wn. 2015The due process protections afforded a parent in a termination case include "[n]otice, open testimony, time to prepare and respond to charges, and a meaningful hearing before a competent tribunal in an orderly proceeding." In re Dependency of H.W., 70 Wn. | 6 | 2014–2018 |
Department of Social & Health Services v. Brown
green
2 sentences2006C.R.B., 62 Wash.App. 608 , 814 P.2d 1197 . ¶ 16 Here, however, there was a meaningful hearing. 2006C.R.B., 62 Wash.App. 608 , 814 P.2d 1197 . ¶ 16 Here, however, there was a meaningful hearing. | 5 | 2006–2023 |
State v. Cross
green
2 sentences2018“An adequate inquiry must include a full airing of the concerns . . . and a meaningful inquiry by the trial court.” Cross, 156 Wn.2d at 610 . 2015Restorff challenges only the second factor, asserting that the trial court abused its discretion by denying his substitution motion without conducting an adequate inquiry into his issues with defense counsel. " An adequate inquiry must include a full airing of the concerns .. . and a meaningful inquiry by the trial court." State v. Cross, 156 Wn.2d 580, 610 , 132 P. 3d 80 2006 ). | 4 | 2014–2020 |
State v. Cross
green
2 sentences2020State v. Cross, 156 Wn.2d 580, 610 , 132 P.3d 80 (2006), abrogated on other grounds by State v. Gregory, 192 Wn.2d 1 , 427 P.3d 621 (2018). 2015Restorff challenges only the second factor, asserting that the trial court abused its discretion by denying his substitution motion without conducting an adequate inquiry into his issues with defense counsel. " An adequate inquiry must include a full airing of the concerns .. . and a meaningful inquiry by the trial court." State v. Cross, 156 Wn.2d 580, 610 , 132 P. 3d 80 2006 ). | 2 | 2015–2020 |
In re the Welfare of J.M.
green
2 sentences2019A meaningful hearing under Moseley “means, at a minimum, the opportunity to argue the strengths of one’s own position and to attack the State’s position.” J.M., 130 Wn. 2006In the Matter of the Welfare of J.M., 130 Wash.App. 912, 922 , 125 P.3d 245 (2005). | 2 | 2006–2019 |
State v. Gunwall
green
2 sentences2018The Majority's Gunwall Analysis Ultimately Relies on Reinterpreting Miller and Offers No State Law Basis To Categorically Bar Juvenile LWOP for Homicide Offenses ¶ 54 The majority recognizes that a meaningful analysis under State v. Gunwall, 106 Wash.2d 54 , 720 P.2d 808 (1986), must focus on "specific applications" of article I, section 14, not general comparisons of state and federal constitutional provisions. 2018The Majority's Gunwall Analysis Ultimately Relies on Reinterpreting Miller and Offers No State Law Basis To Categorically Bar Juvenile LWOP for Homicide Offenses ¶ 54 The majority recognizes that a meaningful analysis under State v. Gunwall, 106 Wash.2d 54 , 720 P.2d 808 (1986), must focus on "specific applications" of article I, section 14, not general comparisons of state and federal constitutional provisions. | 2 | 2018–2018 |
State v. Rehak
green
2 sentences2015Jones, 168 Wn.2d at 720 ; State v. Hud low, 99 Wn.2d 1, 15 , 659 P.2d 514 (1983); State v. Rehak, 67 Wn. 2014Jones, 168 Wn.2d at 720 ; State v. Hudlow. 99 Wn.2d 1,15 , 659 P.2d 514 (1983); State v. Rehak, 67 Wn. | 2 | 2014–2015 |
Arment v. Henry
green
2 sentences2007Although I would decline, as this court did in Arment v. Henry, 98 Wn.2d 775, 778-80 , 658 P.2d 663 (1983), to require counsel at all .420 hearings, the Board should determine on a case-by-case basis whether counsel is necessary in order to protect an inmate’s due process right to a meaningful hearing. ¶26 The cases cited by the majority regarding “legal representation for offenders during other Board proceedings,” majority at 0, are inapposite here. 2007Although I would decline, as this court did in Arment v. Henry, 98 Wn.2d 775, 778-80 , 658 P.2d 663 (1983), to require counsel at all .420 hearings, the Board should determine on a case-by-case basis whether counsel is necessary in order to protect an inmate’s due process right to a meaningful hearing. ¶26 The cases cited by the majority regarding “legal representation for offenders during other Board proceedings,” majority at 0, are inapposite here. | 2 | 2007–2007 |
In Re the Personal Restraint of Whitesel
green
2 sentences2007In In re Personal Restraint of Whitesel, 111 Wn.2d 621 , 763 P.2d 199 (1988), we considered the unique sentence reviews conducted by the Board after the Sentencing Reform Act of 1981 (SRA), chapter 9.94A RCW, was passed. 2007In In re Personal Restraint of Whitesel, 111 Wn.2d 621 , 763 P.2d 199 (1988), we considered the unique sentence reviews conducted by the Board after the Sentencing Reform Act of 1981 (SRA), chapter 9.94A RCW, was passed. | 2 | 2007–2007 |
In re the Personal Restraint of Stenson
green
2 sentences2006Restraint of Stenson, 142 Wn.2d at 731 . 2006Restraint of Stenson, 142 Wash.2d at 731 , 16 P.3d 1 . | 2 | 2006–2006 |
Andrews v. Munro
green
2 sentences2003We have either said an act was necessary, see, e.g., Andrews v. Munro, 102 Wn.2d 761 , 689 P.2d 399 (1984) (timber taxation); Farris v. Munro, 99 Wn.2d 326 , 662 P.2d 821 (1983) (state lottery); State ex rel. 2003We have either said an act was necessary, see, e.g., Andrews v. Munro, 102 Wn.2d 761 , 689 P.2d 399 (1984) (timber taxation); Farris v. Munro, 99 Wn.2d 326 , 662 P.2d 821 (1983) (state lottery); State ex rel. | 2 | 2003–2003 |
Farris v. Munro
green
2 sentences2003We have either said an act was necessary, see, e.g., Andrews v. Munro, 102 Wn.2d 761 , 689 P.2d 399 (1984) (timber taxation); Farris v. Munro, 99 Wn.2d 326 , 662 P.2d 821 (1983) (state lottery); State ex rel. 2003We have either said an act was necessary, see, e.g., Andrews v. Munro, 102 Wn.2d 761 , 689 P.2d 399 (1984) (timber taxation); Farris v. Munro, 99 Wn.2d 326 , 662 P.2d 821 (1983) (state lottery); State ex rel. | 2 | 2003–2003 |
In Re the Welfare of Myricks
green
2 sentences1983In re Myricks, 85 Wn.2d 252 , 533 P.2d 841 (1975); Moore v. Burdman, 84 Wn.2d 408 , 526 P.2d 893 (1974); In re Luscier, supra; In re Messmer, 52 Wn.2d 510 , 326 P.2d 1004 (1958); In re Ross, 45 Wn.2d 654 , 277 P.2d 335 (1954); In re Petrie, 40 Wn.2d 809 , 246 P.2d 465 (1952); In re Darrow, 32 Wn. 1983In re Myricks, 85 Wn.2d 252 , 533 P.2d 841 (1975); Moore v. Burdman, 84 Wn.2d 408 , 526 P.2d 893 (1974); In re Luscier, supra; In re Messmer, 52 Wn.2d 510 , 326 P.2d 1004 (1958); In re Ross, 45 Wn.2d 654 , 277 P.2d 335 (1954); In re Petrie, 40 Wn.2d 809 , 246 P.2d 465 (1952); In re Darrow, 32 Wn. | 2 | 1978–1983 |
Brownfield v. City of Yakima
green
1 sentence2025“Passing treatment of an issue or lack of reasoned argument is insufficient to merit judicial consideration.” Brownfield v. City of Yakima, 178 Wn. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
State v. Gregory
green
1 sentence2020State v. Cross, 156 Wn.2d 580, 610 , 132 P.3d 80 (2006), abrogated on other grounds by State v. Gregory, 192 Wn.2d 1 , 427 P.3d 621 (2018). | 1 | 2020–2020 |
State v. Nelson
green
1 sentence2019“The probationer may not sit by, without objection (and in fact use similar hearsay evidence), and then on appeal for the first time claim lack of due process.” Id. 9 No. 35979-4-111; No. 35980-8-111; No. 35981-6-111; No. 35982-4-111 Parental Rights to MS.D., H.G.D., S.F.D., & N.L.M J.D. had a meaningful hearing because his counsel confronted DSHS's witnesses and argued that the required services were not understandably offered and that termination was not in the children's best interests. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Santosky v. Kramer
green
2 sentences2017Ed. 2d 18 (1976); Santoskv v. Kramer, 455 U.S. 745, 754 , 102 S. Ct. 1388 , 71 L. 2017Ed. 2d 18 (1976); Santoskv v. Kramer, 455 U.S. 745, 754 , 102 S. Ct. 1388 , 71 L. | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Matter of Welfare of Key
green
2 sentences2017To decide whether a procedure violates due process, a court balances three factors: (1) the parents' interests, (2) the risk of error created by the procedures used, and (3) the countervailing governmental interest supporting use of the challenged procedure.3 Applying these principles, the due process protections afforded parents in a termination hearing include notice, open testimony, time to prepare and respond to charges, and a meaningful hearing before a competent tribunal in an orderly proceeding.4 In a proceeding to terminate parental rights, the court "shall appoint a guardian ad litem" 2017To decide whether a procedure violates due process, a court balances three factors: (1) the parents' interests, (2) the risk of error created by the procedures used, and (3) the countervailing governmental interest supporting use of the challenged procedure.3 Applying these principles, the due process protections afforded parents in a termination hearing include notice, open testimony, time to prepare and respond to charges, and a meaningful hearing before a competent tribunal in an orderly proceeding.4 In a proceeding to terminate parental rights, the court "shall appoint a guardian ad litem" | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Mathews v. Eldridge
green
2 sentences2017To decide whether a procedure violates due process, a court balances three factors: (1) the parents' interests, (2) the risk of error created by the procedures used, and (3) the countervailing governmental interest supporting use of the challenged procedure.3 Applying these principles, the due process protections afforded parents in a termination hearing include notice, open testimony, time to prepare and respond to charges, and a meaningful hearing before a competent tribunal in an orderly proceeding.4 In a proceeding to terminate parental rights, the court "shall appoint a guardian ad litem" 2017To decide whether a procedure violates due process, a court balances three factors: (1) the parents' interests, (2) the risk of error created by the procedures used, and (3) the countervailing governmental interest supporting use of the challenged procedure.3 Applying these principles, the due process protections afforded parents in a termination hearing include notice, open testimony, time to prepare and respond to charges, and a meaningful hearing before a competent tribunal in an orderly proceeding.4 In a proceeding to terminate parental rights, the court "shall appoint a guardian ad litem" | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Crawford v. Washington green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
State v. Thomas
green
1 sentence2015State v. Thomas, 150 Wn.2d 821,856 , 83 P.3d 970 (2004), abrogated in part on other grounds by Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 , 158 L. | 1 | 2015–2015 |
State v. Thomas
green
1 sentence2015State v. Thomas, 150 Wn.2d 821,856 , 83 P.3d 970 (2004), abrogated in part on other grounds by Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 , 158 L. | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Doe v. Cahill
green
2 sentences2015The guiding principle is a result based on a meaningful analysis and a proper balancing of the equities and rights at issue.” Id. at 142. ¶18 In Cahill , the Delaware Supreme Court considered the proper standard to apply when faced with a public *54 figure plaintiff’s request to unmask an anonymous defendant. 884 A.2d at 457 . 2015The Cahill court adopted a “modified Dendrite standard consisting only of Dendrite requirements one and three: the plaintiff must make reasonable efforts to notify the defendant and must satisfy the summary judgment standard.” 4 Id. at 461 . | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Cowiche Canyon Conservancy v. Bosley green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| State v. Finch green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| State v. Finch green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Mellish v. Frog Mountain Pet Care green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Evans v. State green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Pate v. Robinson green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| State v. Powell green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| United States v. Yvonne Cooks Johns green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| United States v. Renfroe, Adam O., Jr. green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Drope v. Missouri green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| State v. Wright green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| People v. Lightsey green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| People v. Ary green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| State v. Hughes red | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| Strickland v. Washington green | 1 | 2006–2006 |
| In Re Welfare of JM green | 1 | 2006–2006 |
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.
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.