Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 10 Criminal Procedure - Section 10.37.015 Charge by information or indictment -- Exceptions

§ 10.37.015. Charge by information or indictment -- Exceptions

No person shall be held to answer in any court for an alleged crime or offense, unless upon an information filed by the prosecuting attorney, or upon an indictment by a grand jury, except in cases of misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor before a district or municipal judge, or before a court martial.

[1987 c 202 § 167; 1927 c 103 § 1; Code 1881 § 764; RRS § 2023. Formerly RCW 10.37.010, part.]

Notes:
     Intent -- 1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.

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