Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 2.28.020 (2026)

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For the effectual exercise of the powers specified in RCW 2.28.010, the court may punish for contempt in the cases and the manner provided by law.

[ 1891 c 54 s 2; RRS s 53.]

Notes:

Rules of court: CR 45(f).

Contempts: Chapter 7.21 RCW.

Criminal contempts: Chapter 7.21 RCW, RCW 9.92.040.

Power of judicial officer to punish for contempt: RCW 2.28.060, 2.28.070.

Witnesses, failure to attend as contempt: RCW 5.56.061 through 5.56.080.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 5 cases, 1975–2011 · leading case: Bellevue Sch. Dist. v. E.S., 171 Wash. 2d 695 (Wash. 2011).

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Bellevue Sch. Dist. v. E.S., 171 Wash. 2d 695 (Wash. 2011). “RCW 2.28.020. The majority cites Tetro for the proposition that the “mere possibility that an order in a hearing may later serve as the predicate for a contempt adjudication is not enough to entitle an indigent party therein to free legal assistance.”

Bellevue Sch. Dist. v. Es, 257 P.3d 570 (Wash. 2011). “RCW 2.28.020. The majority cites Tetro for the proposition that the "mere possibility that an order in a hearing may later serve as the predicate for a contempt adjudication is not enough to entitle an indigent party therein to free legal assistance.”

Bellevue Sch. Dist. v. ES, 199 P.3d 1010 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009). “[34] RCW 2.28.020. See, e.g., Yamaha Motor Corp.”

Bellevue Sch. Dist. v. E.S., 148 Wash. App. 205 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009). “RCW 2.28.020; see, e.g., Yamaha Motor Corp.”

Burgess v. Towne, 538 P.2d 559 (Wash. Ct. App. 1975). “Under RCW 2.28.020, the trial court may utilize its contempt powers to preserve order.”

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