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Wash. Rev. Code § 10.27.120 (2026)

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Any individual called to testify before a grand jury or special inquiry judge, whether as a witness or principal, if not represented by an attorney appearing with the witness before the grand jury or special inquiry judge, must be told of his or her privilege against self-incrimination. Such an individual has a right to representation by an attorney to advise him or her as to his or her rights, obligations, and duties before the grand jury or special inquiry judge, and must be informed of this right. The attorney may be present during all proceedings attended by his or her client unless immunity has been granted pursuant to RCW 10.27.130. After immunity has been granted, such an individual may leave the grand jury room to confer with his or her attorney.
[ 2010 c 8 s 1023; 1971 ex.s. c 67 s 12.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases, 1973–1995 · leading case: United States v. Mandujano, 425 U.S. 564 (1976).
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United States v. Mandujano, 425 U.S. 564 (1976). · cites it 2× “Certainly there is no viable argument that allowing counsel to be present in the grand jury room for purposes of consultation regarding testimonial privileges would subvert the nature or functioning of the grand jury proceeding.”
State v. Carroll, 515 P.2d 1299 (Wash. 1973). · cites it 8× “090, the immunity statutes here involved, apply to respondents' testimony before a grand jury? (2) Must an individual testifying pursuant to such statutes first claim his privilege against self-incrimination, guaranteed by the fifth amendment to the United States Constitution,…”
State v. Harville, 518 P.2d 730 (Wash. Ct. App. 1974). · cites it 5× “Prior to taking testimony from petitioner, who was not represented by counsel, the court informed petitioner of his right against self-incrimination and right to counsel, in the following manner: The Court: It is necessary before we proceed that I *499 inform you as to the laws…”
In re Special Inquiry Judge, 899 P.2d 800 (Wash. Ct. App. 1995). “(Italics ours.) RCW 10.27.080. Under the general rules applicable to appearances by attorneys and under the particular statutes governing special inquiries, counsel representing a witness before the special inquiry judge is without standing or authority to file a motion and…”
State v. Harville, 527 P.2d 479 (Wash. 1974). “, affirmed a superior court determination to the effect that the defendant, when subpoenaed to testify before a special inquiry judge prior to being charged with the offense under investigation, had not been adequately advised concerning his privilege against self-incrimination…”
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