Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 7 Special Proceedings And Actions - Chapter 7.69 Crime Victims, Survivors, And Witnesses

• 7.69.010 Intent
  In recognition of the severe and detrimental impact of crime on victims, survivors of victims, and witnesses of crime and the civic and moral duty ...
• 7.69.020 Definitions
  Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Crime" means an act punishable as a felony, gross ...
• 7.69.030 Rights of victims, survivors, and witnesses
  There shall be a reasonable effort made to ensure that victims, survivors of victims, and witnesses of crimes have the following rights, which apply to ...
• 7.69.035 Protection of witnesses who testify against criminal gang members--Intent
  The legislature recognizes that witnesses are often fearful of testifying against criminal gang members. Witnesses may be subject to harassment, intimidation, and threats. While the ...
• 7.69.040 Representation of incapacitated or incompetent victim
  For purposes of this chapter, a victim who is incapacitated or otherwise incompetent shall be represented by a parent or present legal guardian, or if ...
• 7.69.050 Construction of chapter -- Other remedies or defenses
  Nothing contained in this chapter may be construed to provide grounds for error in favor of a criminal defendant in a criminal proceeding, nor may ...

Last modified: April 7, 2009