WA · rules
Wash. Super. Ct. Spec. Proc. R. Crim. 7
Destruction of Records, Exhibits, and Stenographic Notes
No records, exhibits, or stenographic notes shall be considered for destruction in a case in
which the death penalty has been imposed while the defendant is still alive. Before destroying
any records, exhibits, or notes in a capital case, the clerk will provide 60 days notice by certified
mail, return receipt requested, to the prosecuting attorney, to the defendant’s last known attorney
of record, and to the defendant. To allow this notice, an attorney who represents the defendant in
any challenge to the conviction should notify the clerk of the trial court of the fact of
representation and the attorney’s current address. Such notification does not constitute an
appearance for any purpose other than receiving notice under this rule.
History
[Adopted effective December 30, 1997.]
Provenance
- Source
- www.courts.wa.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-16
- Edition
- 2026-09-16
- Content hash
4acf467439425bd6ab3369855ab5c2fd8f69056288da0cf2d781ff5c19adc5fb
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