RCW 10.27.170
Special inquiry judge—Petition for order—Investigation of sexual exploitation of children.
(1) When any public attorney, corporation counsel or city attorney has reason to suspect crime or corruption, within the jurisdiction of such attorney, and there is reason to believe that there are persons who may be able to give material testimony or provide material evidence concerning such suspected crime or corruption, such attorney may petition the judge designated as a special inquiry judge pursuant to RCW 10.27.050 for an order directed to such persons commanding them to appear at a designated time and place in said county and to then and there answer such questions concerning the suspected crime or corruption as the special inquiry judge may approve, or provide evidence as directed by the special inquiry judge.
(2) Upon petition of a prosecuting attorney for the establishment of a special inquiry judge proceeding in an investigation of sexual exploitation of children under RCW 10.112.010, the court shall establish the special inquiry judge proceeding, if appropriate, as soon as practicable but no later than seventy-two hours after the filing of the petition.
[ 2017 c 114 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 67 § 17.]
NOTES:
Findings—2017 c 114: See note following RCW 10.112.010.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 10.27 - Grand Juries—Criminal Investigations.
10.27.010 - Short title—Purpose.
10.27.030 - Summoning grand jury.
10.27.040 - Selection of grand jury members.
10.27.050 - Special inquiry judge—Selection.
10.27.060 - Discharge of panel, juror—Grounds.
10.27.070 - Oath—Officers—Witnesses.
10.27.080 - Persons authorized to attend—Restrictions on attorneys.
10.27.090 - Secrecy enjoined—Exceptions—Use and availability of evidence.
10.27.100 - Inquiry as to offenses—Duties—Investigation.
10.27.110 - Duration of sessions—Extensions.
10.27.120 - Self-incrimination—Right to counsel.
10.27.130 - Self-incrimination—Refusal to testify or give evidence—Procedure.
10.27.140 - Witnesses—Attendance.
10.27.150 - Indictments—Issuance.
10.27.160 - Grand jury report.
10.27.180 - Special inquiry judge—Disqualification from subsequent proceedings.