Revised Code of Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 43.43.060 (2025)
Suspension or demotion of probationary officers
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The chief of the Washington state patrol may suspend or demote any officer with probationary status, without preferring charges against the officer, and without a hearing.
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cases, 1953–1959 · leading case: Yantsin v. City of Aberdeen, 345 P.2d 178 (Wash. 1959).
Yantsin v. City of Aberdeen, 345 P.2d 178 (Wash. 1959). “RCW 43.43.060] referred to and upheld in State ex rel.”
State ex rel. Gebenini v. Wright, 264 P.2d 1091 (Wash. 1953). “RCW 43.43.060]. "Sec. 2. The Chief of the Washington State Patrol shall have the power and authority to discipline any Washington State Patrol officer by suspending such officer, without pay, for a period of not more than thirty (30) days, and shall have the power to demote any…”
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