RCW 7.36.240
Writs and process—Issuance—Service—Defects—Amendments.
All writs and other process authorized by this chapter shall be issued by the clerk of the court, and sealed with the seal of such court, and shall be served and returned forthwith, unless the court or judge shall specify a particular time for such return. And no writ or other process shall be disregarded for any defect therein, if enough is shown to notify the officer or person of the purport of the process. Amendments may be allowed and temporary commitments when necessary.
[Code 1881 § 687; 1877 p 141 § 691; 1869 p 159 § 627; 1854 p 214 § 455; RRS § 1085.]
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.