2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 2.28.060: Judicial officers — Powers.
Every judicial officer has power -- (1) To preserve and enforce order in his immediate presence and in the proceedings before him, when he is engaged in the performance of a duty imposed upon him by law. (2) To compel obedience to his lawful orders as provided by law. (3) To compel the attendance of persons to testify in a proceeding pending before him, in the cases and manner provided by law. (4) To administer oaths to persons in a proceeding pending before him, and in all other cases where it may be necessary in the exercise of his powers and the performance of his duties.
[1955 c 38 § 13; 1891 c 54 § 6; RRS § 57.]
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