Grant County Victim/Witness Unit

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RCW 10.46.085 MINOR VIC

When a defendant is charged with a crime which constitutes a violation of RCW 9A.64.020 or chapter 9.68, 9.68A, or 9A.44, and the alleged victim of the crime is a person under the age of eighteen years, neither the defendant nor the prosecuting attorney may agree to extend the originally scheduled trial date unless the court within its discretion finds that there are substantial and compelling reasons for a continuance of the trial date and that the benefit of the postponement outweighs the detriment to the victim. The court may consider the testimony of lay witnesses and of expert witnesses, if available, regarding the impact of the continuance on the victim.

 *If this case were continued:
I am unsure how a continuance would affect the minor victim at this time.
there would NOT be significant detriment to the minor victim. I am NOT opposed to a continuance based solely on the effect it would have on the minor victim.
there WOULD be significant detriment to the minor victim. I am opposed to a continuance based on the effect a continuance would have on him/her. Specifically, he/she suffers or would suffer the following if a continuance were granted at this time:

Anxiety
Uncontrollable crying
Eating Problems
Sleeping problems
Unexpected bed wetting
Withdrawal
Headaches
Increased distrust of others
Stomaches
Self-harming
Unusual mood fluctuations
Depression
Suicidal tendencies
Other
*I certify under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Yes
 *Your relationship to the minor victim in this case:
Parent
Legal Guardian/Guardian ad litem
Counselor/pshychologist
Victim Advocate
Other family member (please specify in comments section)
Other (please specify in comments section)

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