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54 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2025 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. Sielergreen2 sentences2025Id. at 48 n.1. 2014See Sieler, 95 Wn.2d at 48 ; Hopkins, 128 Wn. | 2 | 3 |
State v. Z.U.E.green2 sentences2023Instead, the court acknowledged that although the Aguilar-Spinelli test is relevant and useful to the reliability analysis, “a more flexible approach is needed and that each case requires an individualized review of the circumstances.” Z.U.E., 183 Wn.2d at 621, 624 . 2023App. at 862-63 ; Z.U.E., 183 Wn.2d at 620 (“[W]e acknowledge that both the ‘veracity’ and ‘factual basis’ prongs are helpful to the reliability inquiry but we decline to adopt a rule whereby each prong is treated as a necessary element.”). | 2 | 2 |
State v. Leegreen2 sentences2015App. 918, 199 P.3d 445 (2008). "ro resolve this apparent split, we acknowledge that both the "veracity" and "factual basis" prongs are helpful to the reliability inquiry but we decline to adopt a rule whereby each prong is treated as a necessary element. 2015App. 912, 918 , 199 P.3d 445 (2008). ¶22 To resolve this apparent split, we acknowledge that both the “veracity” and “factual basis” prongs are helpful to the reliability inquiry but we decline to adopt a rule whereby each prong is treated as a necessary element. | 1 | 3 |
Florida v. JLgreen2 sentences2019The Supreme Court refused to modify the reliability analysis for anonymous tips of illegal possession of a firearm, holding, “The reasonable suspicion here at issue requires that a tip be reliable in its assertion of illegality, not just in its tendency to identify a determinate person.” J.L., 529 U.S. at 272 (emphasis added). 2001Id. at 273, 120 S.Ct. 1375 , unnumbered footnote. | 1 | 2 |
State v. Smithgreen2 sentences2016He argues that the reliability test articulated in State v. Smith, 97 Wn.2d 856, 863 , 651 P.2d 207 (1982), is invalid after the United States Supreme Court’s opinion in Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 , 158 L. 2016He argues that the reliability test articulated in State v. Smith, 97 Wn.2d 856, 863 , 651 P.2d 207 (1982), is invalid after the United States Supreme Court’s opinion in Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 , 158 L. | 1 | 2 |
State v. Greengreen1 sentence2021See Green, 182 Wn. App. at 149 . | 1 | 1 |
State v. Whelchelgreen1 sentence2019The trial court did not err by applying the nine-factor reliability test, and did not abuse its discretion when it concluded that the hearsay statements were unreliable and, therefore, inadmissible.22 21 Indeed, other cases confirm that the reliability requirement was originally imposed to prevent the admission of unreliable exculpatory statements. ~ Whelchel, 115 Wn.2d at 716 (“The rule itself expressly requires corroboration only of statements exculpating the accused. | 1 | 1 |
Richard Boyer v. Kevin Chappellgreen1 sentence2018The Court concluded, "[T]tle Due Process Clause does not require a preliminary judicial inquiry into the reliability of an eyewitness identification when the identification was not procured under unnecessarily suggestive circumstances arranged by law enforcement." Perry, 565 U.S. at 248 ; see also Boyer v. Chappell, 793 F.3d 1092, 1100 (9th Cir. 2015)(Under Perry, a preliminary reliability analysis is not required unless the identification is procured by law enforcement.). | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Northnessgreen | 1 | 1 |
United States v. John T. Livingston, United States of America v. David Coylegreen1 sentence2016See Livingston, 661 F.2d at 243 (statement given to investigating officers inadmissible under FRE 801(d)(1)(A) because “the circumstances fall far short of those in a grand jury proceeding, the paradigmatic ‘other proceeding’ under the Rule”). ¶50 In contrast to these other courts’ interpretation, the four-factor reliability test that Washington courts have derived from Smith bears absolutely no relationship to ER 801(d)(l)(i)’s plain language whatsoever. 11 Indeed, the first Smith factor—whether the witness gave the statement voluntarily—is inconsistent with ER 801(d)(l)(i)’s plain language. | 1 | 1 |
| McManamon v. Washkogreen | 1 | 1 |
| United States v. Murphygreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Randallgreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Florczakgreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Leavittgreen | 1 | 1 |
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| Case | Cited | Years |
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State v. Ryan
green
2 sentences2016In determining the reliability of child hearsay statements, the trial court considers the reliability factors stated in Ryan, 103 Wn.2d at 175-76 . 9 No. 46733-0-II reasonably pertinent to diagnosis or treatment.” This exception applies to statements reasonably pertinent to diagnosis or treatment. 2012In State v. Shafer, 156 Wn.2d 381, 391 , 128 P.3d 87 (2006), this court held that a child’s spontaneous statements to her mother were not testimonial and that the child’s statements were admissible “if there is compliance with RCW 9A.44.120 and the [State v.] Ryan reliability factors.” Thus, we need only consider whether [the victim’s] statements were admissible under RCW 9A.44.120 and the reliability factors laid out in State v. Ryan, 103 Wn.2d 165 , 691 P.2d 197 (1984). | 6 | 2006–2016 |
Crawford v. Washington
green
2 sentences2016He argues that the reliability test articulated in State v. Smith, 97 Wn.2d 856, 863 , 651 P.2d 207 (1982), is invalid after the United States Supreme Court’s opinion in Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 , 158 L. 2016He argues that the reliability test articulated in State v. Smith, 97 Wn.2d 856, 863 , 651 P.2d 207 (1982), is invalid after the United States Supreme Court’s opinion in Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 , 158 L. | 6 | 2006–2016 |
Ohio v. Roberts
red
2 sentences2006The Crawford Court rejected the reliability test for testimonial statements derived from Ohio v. Roberts, 448 U.S. 56, 66 , 100 S. Ct. 2531 , 65 L. 2006The Crawford Court rejected the reliability test for testimonial statements derived from Ohio v. Roberts, 448 U.S. 56, 66 , 100 S. Ct. 2531 , 65 L. | 5 | 1996–2006 |
Aguilar v. Texas
red
2 sentences2018This test is distinct from the two-part reliability inquiry derived from Aguilar v. Texas, 378 U.S. 108 , 84 S. Ct. 1509 , 12 L. 2018This test is distinct from the two-part reliability inquiry derived from Aguilar v. Texas, 378 U.S. 108 , 84 S. Ct. 1509 , 12 L. | 4 | 2009–2018 |
Spinelli v. United States
red
2 sentences2014Contrary to Wenger's assertions, the legal standard for determining reasonable suspicion based on an informant's tip is the "totality of the circumstances" test, not the two-part reliability analysis derived from Aquilar v. Texas, 378 U.S. 108 , 84 S.Ct. 1509 , 12 LEd.2d 723 (1964), and Spinelli v. United States, 393 U.S. 410 , 89 S.Ct. 584 , 21 LEd.2d 637 (1969). 2014Contrary to Wenger's assertions, the legal standard for determining reasonable suspicion based on an informant's tip is the "totality of the circumstances" test, not the two-part reliability analysis derived from Aquilar v. Texas, 378 U.S. 108 , 84 S.Ct. 1509 , 12 LEd.2d 723 (1964), and Spinelli v. United States, 393 U.S. 410 , 89 S.Ct. 584 , 21 LEd.2d 637 (1969). | 4 | 2009–2018 |
State v. Shafer
green
2 sentences2012In State v. Shafer, 156 Wn.2d 381, 391 , 128 P.3d 87 (2006), this court held that a child’s spontaneous statements to her mother were not testimonial and that the child’s statements were admissible “if there is compliance with RCW 9A.44.120 and the [State v.] Ryan reliability factors.” Thus, we need only consider whether [the victim’s] statements were admissible under RCW 9A.44.120 and the reliability factors laid out in State v. Ryan, 103 Wn.2d 165 , 691 P.2d 197 (1984). 2012In State v. Shafer, 156 Wn.2d 381, 391 , 128 P.3d 87 (2006), this court held that a child’s spontaneous statements to her mother were not testimonial and that the child’s statements were admissible “if there is compliance with RCW 9A.44.120 and the [State v.] Ryan reliability factors.” Thus, we need only consider whether [the victim’s] statements were admissible under RCW 9A.44.120 and the reliability factors laid out in State v. Ryan, 103 Wn.2d 165 , 691 P.2d 197 (1984). | 3 | 2006–2012 |
Manson v. Brathwaite
green
2 sentences2025Id. 2018In Brathwaite, the Court also weighed the reliability factors against the "corrupting effect of the suggestive identification itself." Brathwaite, 432 U.S. at 114-16 . | 2 | 2018–2025 |
State v. Chatmon
green
2 sentences2016App. 741 , 748 n.4, 515 P.2d 530 (1973): “Where eyewitnesses to crime summon the police, and the exigencies are such (as in the case of violent crime and the imminent possibility of escape) that ascertainment of the identity and background of the informants would be unreasonable, the reliability requirement might be further relaxed.” Northness, 20 Wn. 1990State v. Chatmon, 9 Wn. | 2 | 1990–2016 |
State v. Fields
green
2 sentences2015See McManamon v. Washko, 2006 PA Super 245 , 906 A.2d 1259, 1267 ; State v. Fields, 120 Haw. 73 , 89 n.3, 201 P.3d 586 (Ct. App. 2005), aff’d, 115 Haw. 503 , 168 P.3d 955 (2007). 2 Until ER 801(d)(l)(i) is amended accordingly, or until our Supreme Court overrules Smith , Washington courts are bound by the reliability test set forth in Smith in determining the admissibility of any prior inconsistent statement made during a police interview. 2015See McManamon v. Washko, 2006 PA Super 245 , 906 A.2d 1259, 1267 ; State v. Fields, 120 Haw. 73 , 89 n.3, 201 P.3d 586 (Ct. App. 2005), aff’d, 115 Haw. 503 , 168 P.3d 955 (2007). 2 Until ER 801(d)(l)(i) is amended accordingly, or until our Supreme Court overrules Smith , Washington courts are bound by the reliability test set forth in Smith in determining the admissibility of any prior inconsistent statement made during a police interview. | 2 | 2015–2015 |
State v. Fields
green
2 sentences2015See McManamon v. Washko, 2006 PA Super 245 , 906 A.2d 1259, 1267 ; State v. Fields, 120 Haw. 73 , 89 n.3, 201 P.3d 586 (Ct. App. 2005), aff’d, 115 Haw. 503 , 168 P.3d 955 (2007). 2 Until ER 801(d)(l)(i) is amended accordingly, or until our Supreme Court overrules Smith , Washington courts are bound by the reliability test set forth in Smith in determining the admissibility of any prior inconsistent statement made during a police interview. 2015See McManamon v. Washko, 2006 PA Super 245 , 906 A.2d 1259, 1267 ; State v. Fields, 120 Haw. 73 , 89 n.3, 201 P.3d 586 (Ct. App. 2005), aff’d, 115 Haw. 503 , 168 P.3d 955 (2007). 2 Until ER 801(d)(l)(i) is amended accordingly, or until our Supreme Court overrules Smith , Washington courts are bound by the reliability test set forth in Smith in determining the admissibility of any prior inconsistent statement made during a police interview. | 2 | 2015–2015 |
State v. Hopkins
green
2 sentences2014See Sieler, 95 Wn.2d at 48 ; Hopkins, 128 Wn. 2014See Sieler, 95 Wn.2d at 48 ; Hopkins, 128 Wn. | 2 | 2014–2014 |
Mattox v. United States
green
2 sentences2003The United States Supreme Court has recognized an "established rule that prior trial testimony is admissible upon retrial if the declarant becomes unavailable...." Id. at 68 , 100 S.Ct. 2531 (citing Mattox v. United States, 156 U.S. 237 , 15 S.Ct. 337 , 39 L.Ed. 409 (1895); Mancusi, 408 U.S. 204 , 92 S.Ct. 2308 , 33 L.Ed.2d 293 ). 2003The United States Supreme Court has recognized an "established rule that prior trial testimony is admissible upon retrial if the declarant becomes unavailable...." Id. at 68 , 100 S.Ct. 2531 (citing Mattox v. United States, 156 U.S. 237 , 15 S.Ct. 337 , 39 L.Ed. 409 (1895); Mancusi, 408 U.S. 204 , 92 S.Ct. 2308 , 33 L.Ed.2d 293 ). | 2 | 2003–2003 |
Mancusi v. Stubbs
green
2 sentences2003The United States Supreme Court has recognized an "established rule that prior trial testimony is admissible upon retrial if the declarant becomes unavailable...." Id. at 68 , 100 S.Ct. 2531 (citing Mattox v. United States, 156 U.S. 237 , 15 S.Ct. 337 , 39 L.Ed. 409 (1895); Mancusi, 408 U.S. 204 , 92 S.Ct. 2308 , 33 L.Ed.2d 293 ). 2003The United States Supreme Court has recognized an "established rule that prior trial testimony is admissible upon retrial if the declarant becomes unavailable...." Id. at 68 , 100 S.Ct. 2531 (citing Mattox v. United States, 156 U.S. 237 , 15 S.Ct. 337 , 39 L.Ed. 409 (1895); Mancusi, 408 U.S. 204 , 92 S.Ct. 2308 , 33 L.Ed.2d 293 ). | 2 | 2003–2003 |
State v. Gee
green
2 sentences2001During Mr. Jordan's trial, in response to his offer of proof that Mr. Ramirez's hearsay statement should be admitted at trial through a defense witness's testimony, the court looked at the reliability factors cited in State v. Gee, 52 Wash. *1106 App. 357, 760 P.2d 361 (1988). [1] It determined that the factors were "fairly evenly balanced" in favor of the statement's trustworthiness. 2001During Mr. Jordan’s trial, in response to his offer of proof that Mr. Ramirez’s hearsay statement should be admitted at trial through a defense witness’s testimony, the court looked at the reliability factors cited in State v. Gee, 52 Wn. | 2 | 2001–2001 |
State v. Woods
green
2 sentences2023State v. Woods, 154 Wn.2d 613, 623 , 114 P.3d 1174 (2005) (plurality opinion). 9 Nine nonexclusive factors govern the reliability analysis. 2023State v. Woods, 154 Wn.2d 613, 623 , 114 P.3d 1174 (2005) (plurality opinion). 9 Nine nonexclusive factors govern the reliability analysis. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
United States v. James Henry Patterson
green
1 sentence2020Cf., State v. Nava, 177 Wn. App. 272, 296 , 311 P.3d 83 (2013) (considering that the witnesses made their recorded statements within a month after the events in question as a factor tending to show reliability); United States 2 Bradley addresses the interview’s temporal proximity to the alleged instances of sexual abuse in the context of ER 803(a)(5)’s accuracy requirement, but we note that it relates more to whether the witness made the statement when the matter at hand was fresh in her mind. 7 v. Patterson, 678 F.2d 774 , 779-80 (9th Cir. 1982) (concluding no error in admission of a recollec | 1 | 2020–2020 |
State v. Nava
green
2 sentences2020Cf., State v. Nava, 177 Wn. App. 272, 296 , 311 P.3d 83 (2013) (considering that the witnesses made their recorded statements within a month after the events in question as a factor tending to show reliability); United States 2 Bradley addresses the interview’s temporal proximity to the alleged instances of sexual abuse in the context of ER 803(a)(5)’s accuracy requirement, but we note that it relates more to whether the witness made the statement when the matter at hand was fresh in her mind. 7 v. Patterson, 678 F.2d 774 , 779-80 (9th Cir. 1982) (concluding no error in admission of a recollec 2020Cf., State v. Nava, 177 Wn. App. 272, 296 , 311 P.3d 83 (2013) (considering that the witnesses made their recorded statements within a month after the events in question as a factor tending to show reliability); United States 2 Bradley addresses the interview’s temporal proximity to the alleged instances of sexual abuse in the context of ER 803(a)(5)’s accuracy requirement, but we note that it relates more to whether the witness made the statement when the matter at hand was fresh in her mind. 7 v. Patterson, 678 F.2d 774 , 779-80 (9th Cir. 1982) (concluding no error in admission of a recollec | 1 | 2020–2020 |
State v. Kennealy
green
1 sentence2019Kennealy, 151 Wn. App. at 881 . | 1 | 2019–2019 |
State v. Ng
green
2 sentences2019Case law, however has imposed this requirement for inculpatoty statements as well.” (footnote omitted)); State v. Nq, 104 Wn.2d 763, 774 , 713 P.2d 63 (1985) (“‘[S]tatements . . tending to . exculpate the accused are more suspect and so should have their admissibility conditioned upon some further provision insuring trustworthiness.” (alterations in original) (quoting FED. 2019Case law, however has imposed this requirement for inculpatoty statements as well.” (footnote omitted)); State v. Nq, 104 Wn.2d 763, 774 , 713 P.2d 63 (1985) (“‘[S]tatements . . tending to . exculpate the accused are more suspect and so should have their admissibility conditioned upon some further provision insuring trustworthiness.” (alterations in original) (quoting FED. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Perry v. New Hampshire
green
1 sentence2018The Court concluded, "[T]tle Due Process Clause does not require a preliminary judicial inquiry into the reliability of an eyewitness identification when the identification was not procured under unnecessarily suggestive circumstances arranged by law enforcement." Perry, 565 U.S. at 248 ; see also Boyer v. Chappell, 793 F.3d 1092, 1100 (9th Cir. 2015)(Under Perry, a preliminary reliability analysis is not required unless the identification is procured by law enforcement.). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Deborah Peralta v. State Of Washington
green
1 sentence2018This expert, later identified as Dr. William Brady, issued a written opinion in which he expressed doubt as to the reliability of the test establishing Peralta’s serum blood alcohol level.” Peralta, 191 Wn. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| State v. Doerflinger green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Delgado-Santos v. State green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| State v. Marcum green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Fernandez v. California green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| State v. Swan green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Swan v. Washington green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| State v. Linares green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| State v. Vickers green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| State v. Borboa green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| State v. Kennedy green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Illinois v. Gates green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Adkins v. ALUMINUM COMPANY OF AM. green | 1 | 2006–2006 |
| Watts v. State green | 1 | 2001–2001 |
| White v. Illinois green | 1 | 1998–1998 |
| The CITY OF BELLEVUE v. Mociulski green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| State v. Straka green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| State v. Guloy green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| State v. Freeman green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| Halter v. Secretary of the Treasury green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
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.
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