These standards are intended solely for the guidance of prosecutors in the state of Washington. They are not intended to, do not and may not be relied upon to create a right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by a party in litigation with the state.
RCW 9.94A.401
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Applied in 8 court decisions — leading case State v. Korum (2006)
Most recently applied in State of Washington v. Cecily Zorada McFarland (July 2021)
1983 c 115 s 14
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