When facts are determined under RCW 4.44.230, the rules of evidence applicable to testimony offered upon the trial of an ordinary issue of fact shall govern. The juror challenged, or any other person otherwise competent may be examined as a witness by either party. If the challenge is sustained, the juror shall be dismissed from the case; otherwise, the juror shall be retained.
RCW 4.44.240
Challenge determination.
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case 61 Wash. App. 747 - Ottis v. Stevenson-Carson School District No. 303 (1991)
Most recently applied in State v. Sassen Van Elsloo (September 2018)
2003 c 406 s 12; Code 1881 s 218; 1877 p 45 s 222; 1869 p 54 s 222; RRS s 336.
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