If the defendant fail or refuse to answer the indictment or information by demurrer or plea, a plea of not guilty must be entered by the court.
RCW 10.40.190
Refusal to answer.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 70 Wash. 2d 446 - State v. Herr (1967)
Most recently applied in 70 Wash. 2d 446 - State v. Herr (February 1967)
1891 c 28 s 62; Code 1881 s 1061; 1873 p 232 s 224; 1854 p 116 s 88; RRS s 2115.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.