Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 2 Courts Of Record - Section 2.28.060 Judicial officers -- Powers
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§ 2.28.060. Judicial officers -- Powers
Every judicial officer has power -- (1) To preserve and enforce order in his immediate presence and in the proceedings before him, when he is engaged in the performance of a duty imposed upon him by law. (2) To compel obedience to his lawful orders as provided by law. (3) To compel the attendance of persons to testify in a proceeding pending before him, in the cases and manner provided by law. (4) To administer oaths to persons in a proceeding pending before him, and in all other cases where it may be necessary in the exercise of his powers and the performance of his duties. [1955 c 38 § 13; 1891 c 54 § 6; RRS § 57.] Notes: Compelling attendance of witnesses: Chapter 5.56 RCW. Oaths, who may administer: RCW 5.28.010.
Sections: 2.28.010 2.28.020 2.28.030 2.28.040 2.28.050 2.28.060 2.28.070 2.28.080 2.28.090 2.28.100 2.28.110 2.28.120 2.28.130 2.28.139 2.28.140
Last modified: April 7, 2009
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