Wash. Const. art. II, § 16
- Constitution
- Constitution of Washington
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
PRIVILEGES FROM ARREST. Members of the legislature shall be privileged from arrest in all cases except treason, felony and breach of the peace; they shall not be subject to any civil process during the session of the legislature, nor for fifteen days next before the commencement of each session.
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