Legal Opinion
Robinson v. Peterson
Washington Supreme Court
Decided November 10, 1976No. 43788PublishedCited by 27 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtRosellini, J.
This action was instituted by persons who were inmates at the Pierce County jail, seeking a writ of mandamus to compel the Pierce County judges to promulgate rules pursuant to ,RCW 36.63.060, and to provide certain facilities to which the petitioners claimed to be entitled. The sheriff and county commissioners were also joined as defendants.
While the action was pending, rules were adopted by the judges. The petitioners then challenged the adequacy of the rules to meet alleged constitutional requirements. A trial was held in Pierce County, a visiting judge sitting. He denied the petitioners’…
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