Washington Code > Chapter 10.56 – Witnesses — Eyewitnesses and informants
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| § 10.56.010 | Intent |
| § 10.56.040 | Local protocols for the use of informants |
| § 10.56.050 | Jury instruction for informant testimony |
Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 10.56 - Witnesses -- Eyewitnesses and informants
- Case law: The law as laid down in cases that have been decided in the decisions of the courts.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.