Washington Code 7.68.230 – Payment to accused if charges dismissed, acquitted
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Upon dismissal of charges or acquittal of any accused person the department shall immediately pay over to such accused person the moneys in the escrow account established on behalf of such accused person.
NOTES:
Severability—1979 ex.s. c 219: See note following RCW 70.125.010.
Terms Used In Washington Code 7.68.230
- Acquittal:
- Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
- A verdict of "not guilty."
- Department: means the department of labor and industries. See Washington Code 7.68.020
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
- 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