Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 9 Crimes And Punishments - Section 9.18.080 Offender a competent witness

§ 9.18.080. Offender a competent witness

Every person offending against any of the provisions of law relating to bribery or corruption shall be a competent witness against another so offending and shall not be excused from giving testimony tending to criminate himself.

[1909 c 249 § 78; RRS § 2330. Cf. 1907 c 60 § § 1, 2; RRS § § 2149, 2150.]

Notes:
Bribery and corruption: Chapter 9A.68 RCW.

Incriminating testimony not to be used: RCW 10.52.090.

Rights of accused persons: State Constitution Art. 1 § 9. Sections:  9.18.080  9.18.120  9.18.130  9.18.150  Next

Last modified: April 7, 2009