State v. Manning

The State appeals from an order suppressing evidence obtained during a special inquiry judge proceeding. We affirm.

Defendants were arrested and charged in district court with professional gambling in violation of RCW 9.46.220. Following a preliminary appearance they were released, one on bail, the other on recognizance. Approximately 45 days later the prosecutor instituted a special inquiry judge proceeding pursuant to RCW 10.27.170. The special inquiry proceeding was directed solely at the named defendants to obtain additional information to support the charges previously filed against them.…