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Wash. Rev. Code § 4.44.150 (2026)

Challenges for cause defined

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A challenge for cause is an objection to a juror, and may be either:
(1) General; that the juror is disqualified from serving in any action; or
(2) Particular; that the juror is disqualified from serving in the action on trial.
[ 2003 c 406 s 6; Code 1881 s 209; 1877 p 43 s 213; 1869 p 51 s 213; RRS s 326.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 18 cases (5 in the last 5 years), 1986–2026 · leading case: State v. Kwan Fai Mak, 718 P.2d 407 (Wash. 1986).
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State v. Kwan Fai Mak, 718 P.2d 407 (Wash. 1986). · cites it 2× “[25] RCW 4.44.150. [26] RCW 4.44.170(1). [27] RCW 4.”
State v. Brown, 940 P.2d 546 (Wash. 1997). “4(c)(2) provides that "RCW 4.44.150 through RCW 4.44.200 shall govern challenges for cause.”
State v. Effinger, 375 P.3d 701 (Wash. Ct. App. 2016). “4; RCW 4.44.150-. 190. Unchallenged dismissals of jurors for cause are proper.”
Ottis v. Stevenson-Carson Sch. Dist. No. 303, 812 P.2d 133 (Wash. Ct. App. 1991). “RCW 4.44.150; see also CR 47(e). A particular challenge for cause may be grounded *752 on actual or implied bias.”
State v. Vreen, 994 P.2d 905 (Wash. Ct. App. 2000). “2d 29 (1995); see RCW 4.44.150, .190; CrR 6.4(c). Additionally, a defendant may exercise a specified number of peremptory challenges against potential jurors without giving a reason.”
Brady v. Fibreboard Corp., 857 P.2d 1094 (Wash. Ct. App. 1993). “RCW 4.44.150. When particular, it can be based on implied bias, actual bias, or bodily defect.”
Martini v. State, 121 Wash. App. 150 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 2× “42 Under RCW 4.44.150, a challenge for cause can be general or particular.”
Martini Ex Rel. Dussault v. State, 89 P.3d 250 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 2× “[42] Under RCW 4.44.150, a challenge for cause can be general or particular.”
State v. Brown, 940 P.2d 546 (Wash. 1997). “4(c)(2) provides that "RCW 4.44.150 through RCW 4.44.200 shall govern challenges for cause.”
State of Washington v. Dale A. Teninty, 489 P.3d 679 (Wash. Ct. App. 2021). “RCW 4.44.150; CrR 6.4(c). A juror’s actual bias can serve as a reason for a for-cause challenge.”
State v. Saintcalle, 309 P.3d 326 (Wash. 2013). · cites it 2× “See RCW 4.44.150, .160; RCW 2.36.070; see also CrR 6.”
State v. Anderson, 350 P.3d 255 (Wash. Ct. App. 2015). “4(c)(2) references RCW 4.44.150 through 4.44.200 as governing challenges for cause.”
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