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meaningful hearing in Washington

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.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Jonesgreen
wash · 2010 · cited in 7 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2013–2021
2 sentences

2021State 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).

37
State v. Hudlowgreen
wash · 1983 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2005–2015
2 sentences

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.

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.

24
State v. Dahlgreen
wash · 1999 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Dahl, 139 Wash.2d at 684 , 990 P.2d 396 .

2010See Dahl, 139 Wn.2d at 684 .

22
State v. Hughesred
wash · 2005 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Hughes, 154 Wash.2d at 137, 110 P.3d 192 .

2008Hughes, 154 Wn.2d at 137.

22
State v. Ramosgreen
wash · 2010 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2013–2020
2 sentences

2020State 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).

13
State v. Ramosgreen
wash · 2017 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

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.").

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.").

12
State v. Silvagreen
washctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Gwin 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.

11
Boddie v. Connecticutgreen
scotus · 1971 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
State v. Dahlgreen
wash · 1999 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Goss v. Lopezgreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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 (51)

CaseCitedYears
Department of Social & Health Services v. Moseley green
washctapp · 1983
2 sentences

2025Due 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.

162005–2025
Williams v. Department of Social & Health Services green
washctapp · 1993
2 sentences

2018Termination 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.

62014–2018
Department of Social & Health Services v. Brown green
· 1991
2 sentences

2006C.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.

52006–2023
State v. Cross green
wash · 2006
2 sentences

2018“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 ).

42014–2020
State v. Cross green
wash · 2006
2 sentences

2020State 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 ).

22015–2020
In re the Welfare of J.M. green
washctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2019A 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).

22006–2019
State v. Gunwall green
wash · 1986
2 sentences

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.

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.

22018–2018
State v. Rehak green
washctapp · 1992
2 sentences

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.

2014Jones, 168 Wn.2d at 720 ; State v. Hudlow. 99 Wn.2d 1,15 , 659 P.2d 514 (1983); State v. Rehak, 67 Wn.

22014–2015
Arment v. Henry green
wash · 1983
2 sentences

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.

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.

22007–2007
In Re the Personal Restraint of Whitesel green
wash · 1988
2 sentences

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.

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.

22007–2007
In re the Personal Restraint of Stenson green
wash · 2001
2 sentences

2006Restraint of Stenson, 142 Wn.2d at 731 .

2006Restraint of Stenson, 142 Wash.2d at 731 , 16 P.3d 1 .

22006–2006
Andrews v. Munro green
wash · 1984
2 sentences

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.

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.

22003–2003
Farris v. Munro green
wash · 1983
2 sentences

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.

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.

22003–2003
In Re the Welfare of Myricks green
wash · 1975
2 sentences

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.

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.

21978–1983
Brownfield v. City of Yakima green
washctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2025“Passing treatment of an issue or lack of reasoned argument is insufficient to merit judicial consideration.” Brownfield v. City of Yakima, 178 Wn.

12025–2025
State v. Gregory green
wash · 2018
1 sentence

2020State 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).

12020–2020
State v. Nelson green
wash · 1985
1 sentence

2019“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.

12019–2019
Santosky v. Kramer green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

2017Ed. 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.

12017–2017
Matter of Welfare of Key green
wash · 1992
2 sentences

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"

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"

12017–2017
Mathews v. Eldridge green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

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"

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"

12017–2017
Crawford v. Washington green
scotus · 2004
12015–2015
State v. Thomas green
wash · 2004
1 sentence

2015State 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.

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

2015State 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.

12015–2015
Doe v. Cahill green
del · 2005
2 sentences

2015The 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 .

12015–2015
Cowiche Canyon Conservancy v. Bosley green
wash · 1992
12014–2014
State v. Finch green
wash · 1999
12014–2014
State v. Finch green
wash · 1999
12014–2014
Mellish v. Frog Mountain Pet Care green
wash · 2011
12014–2014
Evans v. State green
ind · 1973
12013–2013
Pate v. Robinson green
scotus · 1966
12013–2013
State v. Powell green
wash · 1995
12013–2013
United States v. Yvonne Cooks Johns green
ca7 · 1984
12013–2013
United States v. Renfroe, Adam O., Jr. green
ca3 · 1987
12013–2013
Drope v. Missouri green
scotus · 1975
12013–2013
State v. Wright green
washctapp · 1978
12013–2013
People v. Lightsey green
cal · 2012
12013–2013
People v. Ary green
cal · 2011
12013–2013
State v. Hughes red
wash · 2005
12008–2008
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
12006–2006
In Re Welfare of JM green
washctapp · 2005
12006–2006

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.180 (19) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.136 (14) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (14) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.090 (13) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.190 (10) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.130 (8) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.101.005 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.020 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.030 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.070 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.95.030 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.145 (4)

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

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