# RCW 10.96.060: RCW 10.96.060: Issuance of criminal process

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T10_C96_S060

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 10.96.060
- **Heading:** RCW 10.96.060: Issuance of criminal process
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 10 / Chapter 96 / Section 060

## Text

A judge of the superior court may issue any criminal process to any recipient at any address, within or without the state, for any matter over which the court has criminal jurisdiction pursuant to RCW 9A.04.030 . This section does not limit a court's authority to issue warrants or legal process under other provisions of state law.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 10.96.005 RCW 10.96.005: Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T10_C96_S005.md)
- [RCW 10.96.010 RCW 10.96.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T10_C96_S010.md)
- [RCW 10.96.020 RCW 10.96.020: Production of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T10_C96_S020.md)
- [RCW 10.96.030 RCW 10.96.030: Authenticity of records—Verification—Affidavit, declaration, or certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T10_C96_S030.md)
- [RCW 10.96.040 RCW 10.96.040: Service of process issued by or in another state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T10_C96_S040.md)
- [RCW 10.96.050 RCW 10.96.050: Recipients' immunity from liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T10_C96_S050.md)
- [RCW 10.96.060 RCW 10.96.060: Issuance of criminal process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T10_C96_S060.md)

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