Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 4.44.220 (2026)

Order of taking challenges

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The challenges of either party shall be taken separately in the following order, including in each challenge all the causes of challenge belonging to the same class:
(1) Challenges for cause.
(2) Peremptory challenges.
[ 2003 c 406 s 10; Code 1881 s 216; 1877 p 45 s 220; 1869 p 53 s 220; RRS s 334.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1991–1992 · leading case: Ottis v. Stevenson-Carson Sch. Dist. No. 303, 812 P.2d 133 (Wash. Ct. App. 1991).
Ottis v. Stevenson-Carson Sch. Dist. No. 303, 812 P.2d 133 (Wash. Ct. App. 1991). · cites it 3× “16 RCW 4.44.220 states: "The challenges of either party shall be taken separately in the following order, including in each challenge all the causes of challenge belonging to the same class: "(1) For general disqualification.”
Carle v. McChord Credit Union, 827 P.2d 1070 (Wash. Ct. App. 1992). “McChord reiterates its arguments on appeal. The trial court did not err by considering the challenge even though it was untimely.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.44.220(3) — 1 case
Ottis v. Stevenson-Carson Sch. Dist. No. 303, 812 P.2d 133 (Wash. Ct. App. 1991). “16 RCW 4.44.220 states: "The challenges of either party shall be taken separately in the following order, including in each challenge all the causes of challenge belonging to the same class: "(1) For general disqualification.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.44.220(4) — 1 case
Ottis v. Stevenson-Carson Sch. Dist. No. 303, 812 P.2d 133 (Wash. Ct. App. 1991). “16 RCW 4.44.220 states: "The challenges of either party shall be taken separately in the following order, including in each challenge all the causes of challenge belonging to the same class: "(1) For general disqualification.”
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