RCW 7.36.110
Procedure—Pleadings—Amendment.
The court or judge, if satisfied of the truth of the allegation of sickness or infirmity, may proceed to decide on the return, or the hearing may be adjourned until the party can be produced, or for other good cause. The plaintiff may except to the sufficiency of, or controvert the return or any part thereof, or allege any new matter in evidence. The new matter shall be verified, except in cases of commitment on a criminal charge. The return and pleadings may be amended without causing a delay.
[Code 1881 § 675; 1877 p 139 § 678; 1869 p 157 § 615; 1854 p 213 § 443; RRS § 1073.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions
7.36.010 - Who may prosecute writ.
7.36.040 - Who may grant writ.
7.36.050 - To whom directed—Contents.
7.36.060 - Delivery to sheriff if to him or her directed.
7.36.070 - Service by sheriff if directed to another.
7.36.080 - Service when person not found.
7.36.090 - Return—Attachment for refusal.
7.36.100 - Form of return—Production of person.
7.36.110 - Procedure—Pleadings—Amendment.
7.36.120 - Hearing—Determination.
7.36.130 - Limitation upon inquiry.
7.36.140 - Duty of courts when federal question is raised.
7.36.150 - Admission to bail or discharge—Duty of court.
7.36.160 - Writ to admit prisoner to bail.
7.36.170 - Compelling attendance of witnesses.
7.36.180 - Officers protected from civil liability.
7.36.190 - Warrant to prevent removal.
7.36.200 - Warrant may call for apprehension of offending party.
7.36.210 - Execution of warrant.
7.36.230 - Emergency acts on Sunday authorized.
7.36.240 - Writs and process—Issuance—Service—Defects—Amendments.
7.36.250 - Proceeding in forma pauperis.
7.36.260 - Waiver of fees—Service of writ of habeas corpus issued for return of a child.