BILL REQ. #:  H-0607.1 



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HOUSE BILL 1119
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State of Washington63rd Legislature2013 Regular Session

By Representatives Goodman, Ryu, and Santos

Read first time 01/16/13.   Referred to Committee on Judiciary.



     AN ACT Relating to fees associated with service of writs of habeas corpus; and adding a new section to chapter 7.36 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 7.36 RCW to read as follows:
     Notwithstanding RCW 36.18.040, the sheriff may waive fees associated with service of a writ of habeas corpus that was issued for the return of a child when the person who was granted the writ is, by reason of poverty, unable to pay the cost of service.

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