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Wash. Crim. R. Cts. Ltd. Juris. 4.5

Pretrial Hearing

activein force · 1995-09-01 – presentact-effective-date

When a plea of not guilty is entered, the court may set a time for a pretrial hearing. The

time set for the pretrial hearing should allow sufficient time for the lawyers to initiate and

complete discovery, conduct further investigation of the case as needed, and continue plea

discussions.

History

[Adopted effective September 1, 1995.]

Provenance

Source: www.courts.wa.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-16
Edition: 2026-09-16
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