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State v. Ervin

Citations

  • 239 P.3d 354

How courts have described this case

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  • recognizing legislative acquiescence in published Court of Appeals decision
  • concerning RCW 9.94A.525(2)(c), a statute similar to RCW 9.94A.525(2)(b) but governing class C felonies
  • stating if a result “is conceivable, the result is not absurd”
  • “Had [the Sex Offender Policy Board’s] recommendations been adopted, our decision on whether RCW 4.24.550 is an ‘other statute’ under the PRA would likely be different.’’
  • “The surest indication of legislative intent is the language enacted by the legislature.” (citing State v. Jacobs, 154 Wn.2d 596, 600, 115 P.3d 281 (2005))
  • courts interpreting statutes look to legislative history and other guidelines of construction only to resolve ambiguous language

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Judges: Owens

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