Wash. Rev. Code » Title 29A · Chapter 29A.56

Wash. Rev. Code § 29A.56.120

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Any person making a charge shall file it with the elections officer whose duty it is to receive and file a declaration of candidacy for the office concerning the incumbent of which the recall is to be demanded. The officer with whom the charge is filed shall promptly (1) serve a copy of the charge upon the officer whose recall is demanded, and (2) certify and transmit the charge to the preparer of the ballot synopsis provided in RCW 29A.56.130. The manner of service shall be the same as for the commencement of a civil action in superior court.
[ 2003 c 111 s 1408. Prior: 1984 c 170 s 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 47 s 2; 1965 c 9 s 29.82.015; prior: 1913 c 146 s 2; RRS s 5351. Formerly RCW 29.82.010, part. Formerly RCW 29.82.015.]

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Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 47: See note following RCW 29A.56.110.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases, 2005–2011 · leading case: In re the Recall of Washam
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In re the Recall of Washam (2011) wash “RCW 29A.56.120. 1 Five days later, Farris, by then assisted by pro *509 bono counsel, filed an amended request that contained a proper verification under RCW 29A.”
In Re Recall of Washam (2011) wash “RCW 29A.56.120. [1] Five days later, Farris, by then assisted by pro bono counsel, filed an amended request that contained a proper verification under RCW 29A.”
In Re Recall of Reed (2005) wash “[1] ¶ 3 The secretary's office promptly transmitted both documents to the attorney general to prepare a ballot synopsis pursuant to RCW 29A.56.120. The attorney general reviewed the charges in the statement and supporting documents, promptly prepared a ballot synopsis, and filed…”
In re the Recall of Reed (2005) wash “1 ¶3 The secretary’s office promptly transmitted both documents to the attorney general to prepare a ballot synopsis pursuant to RCW 29A.56.120. The attorney general reviewed the charges in the statement and supporting documents, promptly prepared a ballot synopsis, and filed a…”
In re the Petition for the Recall of Heiberg (2011) wash “In brief, any legal voter may initiate a recall election by preparing a typewritten charge, naming the officer and the acts of misfeasance, malfeasance, or violation of the oath of office that constitute the basis of the recall.”
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