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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?
Police Practices - You and the Police http://www.aclu-wa.org/issues/police/you_and_the_p Source: American Civil Liberties Union of Washington Information regarding a person's rights when confronted by the police. Discusses stops, probable cause, arrests, bookings and arraignments. full description	Can I ask the police why they've stopped me? What information should I give to the police? Can my refusal to answer questions be held against me? May the police frisk me for weapons? What is a misdemeanor? What is a felony? What is probable cause? What do I do when the police want to conduct a search? Should I ever resist an arrest? What do I do if I've been unlawfully arrested? What should I do if a police officer uses excessive force or tries to hurt me? Can I defend myself against a police officer? Do juveniles get sent to jail? What happens when I'm arrested? What are Miranda rights? Should I remain silent? What is an arraignment? When do I get to see a judge following an arrest? What if I can't afford an attorney?