Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 10.88.260 (2026)

Warrant of arrest

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If the governor decides that the demand should be complied with, he or she shall sign a warrant of arrest, which shall be sealed with the state seal, and be directed to any peace officer or other person whom he or she may think fit to entrust with the execution thereof. The warrant must substantially recite the facts necessary to the validity of its issuance.

[ 2010 c 8 s 1070; 1971 ex.s. c 46 s 7.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2003–2024 · leading case: State v. Nall, 117 Wash. App. 647 (Wash. Ct. App. 2003).

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State v. Nall, 117 Wash. App. 647 (Wash. Ct. App. 2003). “RCW 10.88.260. *653 The Uniform Act also allows a Washington court to issue a warrant for a fugitive’s arrest, but only upon the “oath of any credible person before” the issuing judge or magistrate.”

State v. Nall, 72 P.3d 200 (Wash. Ct. App. 2003). “RCW 10.88.260. The Uniform Act also allows a Washington court to issue a warrant for a fugitive's arrest, but only upon the "oath of any credible person before" the issuing judge or magistrate.”

Christia Adam Fortney, V. Lance Sayre (Wash. Ct. App. 2024). “” RCW 10.88.260. But where, as here, a criminal proceeding has been instituted against such person under the laws of this state, the governor “may surrender him or her on demand of the executive authority of another state -2- No.”

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