RCW 7.36.170
Compelling attendance of witnesses.
The court or judge shall have power to require and compel the attendance of witnesses, and to do all other acts necessary to determine the case.
[Code 1881 § 680; 1877 p 140 § 683; 1869 p 158 § 620; 1854 p 214 § 448; RRS § 1078.]
NOTES:
Witnesses, compelling attendance: Chapter 5.56 RCW.
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.