2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 2.70.005: Intent.

    In order to implement the constitutional guarantee of counsel and to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the indigent appellate services funded by the state of Washington, an office of public defense is established as an independent agency of the judicial branch.

    [1996 c 221 § 1.]

Notes:
         Sunset Act application: See note following chapter digest.

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