RCW 10.122.050
Exception for exigent circumstances.
A custodial interrogation to which RCW 10.122.030 otherwise applies need not be recorded electronically if recording is not feasible because of exigent circumstances. The law enforcement officer conducting the interrogation shall record electronically an explanation of the exigent circumstances before conducting the interrogation, if feasible, or as soon as practicable after the interrogation is completed.
[ 2021 c 329 § 5.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 10.122 - Uniform Electronic Recordation of Custodial Interrogations Act.
10.122.030 - Electronic recording requirement.
10.122.040 - Consent not required—Notice.
10.122.050 - Exception for exigent circumstances.
10.122.060 - Exception for individual's refusal to be recorded electronically.
10.122.070 - Exception for interrogation conducted by other jurisdiction.
10.122.080 - Exception based on belief recording not required.
10.122.090 - Exception for safety of individual or protection of identity.
10.122.100 - Exception for equipment malfunction.
10.122.110 - Burden of persuasion.
10.122.120 - Notice of intent to introduce unrecorded statement.
10.122.130 - Procedural remedies.
10.122.140 - Handling and preserving electronic recording.
10.122.150 - Policies and procedures relating to electronic recording.
10.122.160 - Limitation of liability.
10.122.170 - Self-authentication.
10.122.180 - No right to electronic recording or transcript.
10.122.190 - Application—Construction—2021 c 329.
10.122.200 - Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.