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Revised Code of Washington - Title 10 http://www.leg.wa.gov/rcw/index.cfm?fuseaction=tit Source: Washington State Legislature Link to RCW Title 10 regarding Criminal Procedure in Washington. full description	What is a deferred prosecution? What are the rules for criminal appeals? What do I do if someone is harassing me? How do I file an antiharassment order? What happens at a preliminary hearing? How does bail work? Can I get my misdemeanor reduced? What does it mean to compromise a misdemeanor? What is a grand jury? What does a grand jury do? What are the processes and requirements for warrants and arrests? Do the police always have to have a warrant? What is an arraignment? What happens at an arraignment? What if I've been formerly acquitted or convicted? What are the rules regarding witnesses? What are the rules regarding introduction and use of evidence? What are the rules regarding criminal appeals? How do Washington courts treat the criminally insane? What is a search and seizure? What are the rules regarding searches and seizures? How do I get my reward? What is the Washington State Criminal Records Privacy Act? What is Washington's policy on Capital Punishment? How does Washington handle Capital Punishment cases? What is Washington's policy regarding domestic violence? Does Washington provide legal services for low-income individuals?
How to Subpoena Witnesses and Documents http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/link.cfm?247 Source: Northwest Justice Project Basic instructions and courts forms on how to subpoena a witness (make him/her show up) or documents, if you are preparing for a hearing or a trial. full description	How do I use a subpoena? How do I make sure a witness shows up for my hearing or trial? How do I get the forms signed and the subpoena issued? How do I serve the subpoena once the clerk has issued it? Does it cost money to subpoena a witness or documents? What about witnesses who live further away? How long does the witness have to stay? What if the witness doesn�t obey the subpoena?