State v. Rising

The State appeals from an order dismissing, with prejudice, an information charging defendant Michael R. Rising with escape from the Longview Work Release Center. The defendant cross-appeals, contending he was denied his right to a prompt preliminary appearance as guaranteed by JCrR 2.03. We conclude the court erred in dismissing the charges against defendant, and accordingly we reverse and remand for trial.

The defendant walked away from the Longview Work Release Center on June 3, 1974. Three days later, on June 6, an information was filed in Cowlitz County Superior Court charging him with…