Police Misconduct Law in Washington
This page covers police misconduct law as it applies in Washington — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what police misconduct protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern police misconduct in Washington
Washington state law
- STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE › WASHINGTON STATE PATROLWA 43 § 43.43.754
Cited in 59 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE › CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COMMISSION—EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS BOARDSWA 43 § 43.101.010
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE › CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COMMISSION—EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS BOARDSWA 43 § 43.101.080
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE › CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COMMISSION—EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS BOARDSWA 43 § 43.101.380
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- CRIMINAL PROCEDURE › TRIBAL POLICE OFFICERSWA 10 § 10.92.020
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- PUBLIC DOCUMENTS, RECORDS, AND PUBLICATIONS › PRESERVATION AND DESTRUCTION OF PUBLIC RECORDSWA 40 § 40.14.070
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for police misconduct in Washington.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.