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Wash. Rev. Code § 43.101.020 (2026)

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(1) There is hereby created and established a state commission to be known and designated as the Washington state criminal justice training commission.
(2) The purpose of the commission shall be to establish and administer standards and processes for certification, suspension, and decertification of peace officers and corrections officers. The commission shall provide programs and training that enhance the integrity, effectiveness, and professionalism of peace officers and corrections officers while helping to ensure that law enforcement and correctional services are delivered to the people of Washington in a manner that fully complies with the Constitutions and laws of this state and United States. In carrying out its duties, the commission shall strive to promote public trust and confidence in every aspect of the criminal justice system.
[ 2021 c 323 s 2; 1974 ex.s. c 94 s 2.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 1990–2026 · leading case: Ent v. Washington State Crim. Just. Training Comm'n, 301 P.3d 468 (Wash. Ct. App. 2013).
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Ent v. Washington State Crim. Just. Training Comm'n, 301 P.3d 468 (Wash. Ct. App. 2013). · cites it 2× “See RCW 43.101.020. The purpose of the CJTC is “to provide programs and standards for the training of criminal justice personnel.”
State v. Gross, 789 P.2d 317 (Wash. Ct. App. 1990). “" RCW 43.101.020. The Commission has power "[t]o adopt any rules and regulations as it may deem necessary" and "[t]o do any and all things necessary or convenient to enable it fully and adequately to perform its duties and to exercise the power granted to it".”
John Cruz v. City of Spokane, 66 F.4th 1193 (9th Cir. 2023). “RCW 43.101.020(2); see also id. 43.101.200(1) (requiring that all law enforcement personnel complete basic law enforcement training); id.”
French v. Pierce Cnty. (W.D. Wash. 2023). · cites it 2× “See Wash. Rev. Code § 43.101.020 (“There is hereby created and established a 21 state commission to be known and designated as the Washington state criminal justice training 22 commission.”
Michael Salvo, App. V. Washington Crim. Just. Training Comm'n, Et Ano, Resp. (Wash. Ct. App. 2026). · cites it 2× “For example, CJTC has the authority to “establish rules and regulations prescribing minimum standards relating to physical, mental, and moral fitness which shall govern the recruitment 1 The statutory language for RCW 43.”
Michael Salvo, App. V. Washington Crim. Just. Training Comm'n, Et Ano, Resp. (Wash. Ct. App. 2026). · cites it 2× “For example, CJTC has the authority to “establish rules and regulations prescribing minimum standards relating to physical, mental, and moral fitness which shall govern the recruitment 1 The statutory language for RCW 43.”
Scott D. Ent, App. v. Wa. St. Crim. Just. Training Comm'n, Res. (Wash. Ct. App. 2013). · cites it 2× “See RCW 43.101.020. The purpose of the CJTC is "to provide programs and standards for the training of criminal justice personnel.”
Thomas Ogden v. Wa State Crim. Just. Training Commision (Wash. Ct. App. 2014). · cites it 2× “RCW 43.101.020. Its powers include the ability to certify peace officers and revoke such certification.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 43.101.020(2) — 1 case
John Cruz v. City of Spokane, 66 F.4th 1193 (9th Cir. 2023). “RCW 43.101.020(2); see also id. 43.101.200(1) (requiring that all law enforcement personnel complete basic law enforcement training); id.”
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