# RCW 6.32.040: RCW 6.32.040: Before whom examined

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C32_S040

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 6.32.040
- **Heading:** RCW 6.32.040: Before whom examined
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 6 / Chapter 32 / Section 040

## Text

An order requiring a person to attend and be examined, made pursuant to any provision of this chapter, must require him or her so to attend and be examined either before the judge to whom the order is returnable or before a referee designated therein. Where the examination is taken before a referee, he or she must certify to the judge to whom the order is returnable all of the evidence and other proceedings taken before him or her.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 6.32.010 RCW 6.32.010: Order for examination of judgment debtor—Plaintiff entitled to costs—Additional fees if debtor fails to answer or appear—When warrants permitted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C32_S010.md)
- [RCW 6.32.015 RCW 6.32.015: Order to require judgment debtor to answer interrogatories.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C32_S015.md)
- [RCW 6.32.020 RCW 6.32.020: Warrant, how vacated.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C32_S020.md)
- [RCW 6.32.030 RCW 6.32.030: Third parties may be brought in for examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C32_S030.md)
- [RCW 6.32.040 RCW 6.32.040: Before whom examined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C32_S040.md)
- [RCW 6.32.050 RCW 6.32.050: Procedure on examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C32_S050.md)
- [RCW 6.32.060 RCW 6.32.060: Referee's oath.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C32_S060.md)
- [RCW 6.32.070 RCW 6.32.070: Order authorizing payment by debtor of judgment debtor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C32_S070.md)
- [RCW 6.32.080 RCW 6.32.080: Order requiring delivery of money or property to sheriff.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C32_S080.md)
- [RCW 6.32.085 RCW 6.32.085: Order charging partnership interest or directing sale.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C32_S085.md)
- [RCW 6.32.090 RCW 6.32.090: Powers of sheriff.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C32_S090.md)
- [RCW 6.32.100 RCW 6.32.100: How money or property applied by sheriff.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C32_S100.md)
- [RCW 6.32.110 RCW 6.32.110: Disposition of balance after judgment satisfied.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C32_S110.md)
- [RCW 6.32.120 RCW 6.32.120: Transfer of property may be enjoined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C32_S120.md)

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