The grand jury may prepare its conclusions, recommendations and suggestions in the form of a grand jury report. Such report shall be released to the public only upon a determination by a majority of the judges of the superior court of the county court that (1) the findings in the report deal with matters of broad public policy affecting the public interest and do not identify or criticize any individual; (2) the release of the report would be consistent with the public interest and further the ends of justice; and (3) release of the report would not prejudice any pending criminal investigation or trial.
RCW 10.27.160
Grand jury report.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 84 Wash. 2d 203 - State v. Sponburgh (1974)
Most recently applied in 84 Wash. 2d 203 - State v. Sponburgh (August 1974)
1971 ex.s. c 67 s 16.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.