RCW 2.28.150
Implied powers—Proceeding when mode not prescribed.
When jurisdiction is, by the Constitution of this state, or by statute, conferred on a court or judicial officer all the means to carry it into effect are also given; and in the exercise of the jurisdiction, if the course of proceeding is not specifically pointed out by statute, any suitable process or mode of proceeding may be adopted which may appear most conformable to the spirit of the laws.
[ 1955 c 38 § 15; 1891 c 54 § 12; RRS § 69.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 2.28 - Powers of Courts and General Provisions.
2.28.010 - Powers of courts in conduct of judicial proceedings.
2.28.020 - Contempt—Punishment.
2.28.030 - Judicial officer defined—When disqualified.
2.28.040 - May act as attorney, when.
2.28.050 - Judge distinguished from court.
2.28.060 - Judicial officers—Powers.
2.28.070 - Contempt—Judicial officer may punish.
2.28.080 - Powers of judges of supreme and superior courts.
2.28.090 - Powers of inferior judicial officers.
2.28.100 - Legal holidays—No court—Exceptions.
2.28.110 - Legal holiday—Sitting deemed adjourned.
2.28.120 - Proceedings may be adjourned from time to time.
2.28.130 - Proceeding not to fail for want of judge or session of court.
2.28.139 - County to furnish courthouse.
2.28.141 - County commissioners to provide temporary quarters.
2.28.150 - Implied powers—Proceeding when mode not prescribed.
2.28.200 - Signage concerning assaults in court facilities during court proceedings.
2.28.210 - Court consultation of judicial information system—Disclosure to parties.
2.28.300 - Definitions—Immigration enforcement and civil arrests.
2.28.310 - Immigration and citizenship information—Federal immigration authorities.