Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 35.66.010 (2026)

Authority to establish

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There shall be annexed to the police force of each city in this state having a population of not less than ten thousand inhabitants one or more police matrons who, subject to the control of the chief of police or other proper officer, shall have the immediate care of all females under arrest and while detained in the city prison until they are finally discharged therefrom.

[ 1965 c 7 s 35.66.010. Prior: 1893 c 15 s 1; RRS s 9282.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1980–2008 · leading case: Beggs v. City of Pasco, 611 P.2d 1252 (Wash. 1980).

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Beggs v. City of Pasco, 611 P.2d 1252 (Wash. 1980). · cites it 2× “010 states: There shall be annexed to the police force of each city in this state having a population of not less than ten thousand inhabitants one or more police matrons who, subject to the control of the chief of police or other proper officer, shall have the immediate care of…”

Mudarri v. State, 196 P.3d 153 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008). “010 (acknowledging the authority of cities and towns to have fire departments); RCW 35.66.010 (granting cities authority to establish a police force); RCW 35.”

Mudarri v. State, 147 Wash. App. 590 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008). “010 (acknowledging the authority of cities and towns to have fire departments); RCW 35.66.010 (granting cities authority to establish a police force); RCW 35.”

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