Washington Code 46.63.105 – City attorney, county prosecutor, or other prosecuting authority — Filing an infraction — Contribution, donation, payment
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A city attorney, county prosecutor, or other prosecuting authority may not dismiss, amend, or agree not to file an infraction in exchange for a contribution, donation, or payment to any person, corporation, or organization. This does not prohibit:
Terms Used In Washington Code 46.63.105
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- 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
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(1) Contribution, donation, or payment to any specific fund authorized by state statute;
(2) The collection of costs associated with actual supervision, treatment, or collection of restitution under agreements to defer or divert; or
(3) Dismissal following payment that is authorized by any other statute.
[ 2007 c 367 § 2.]