Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 21.20.410 (2025)

Attorney general, prosecuting attorney may institute criminal proceeding—Referral of evidence by director

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(1) The director may refer such evidence as may be available concerning violations of this chapter or of any rule or order hereunder to the attorney general or the proper prosecuting attorney, who may in his or her discretion, with or without such a reference, institute the appropriate criminal proceedings under this chapter.
(2) The director may render such assistance as the prosecuting attorney requests regarding a reference.
[ 1998 c 15 s 19; 1979 ex.s. c 68 s 29; 1959 c 282 s 41.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2007–2007 · leading case: State v. Miles, 156 P.3d 864 (Wash. 2007).
State v. Miles, 156 P.3d 864 (Wash. 2007). “require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records which the director deems relevant or material to the inquiry.”
State v. Miles, 156 P.3d 864 (Wash. 2007). “require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records which the director deems relevant or material to the inquiry.”
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