Civil actions — Who may bring.

RCW 7.48A.030

in effect

Any of the following parties may bring a civil action in the superior court of any county where a moral nuisance is alleged to have been maintained: (1) The prosecuting attorney for the county where the alleged moral nuisance is located; (2) The city attorney for the city where the alleged moral nuisance is located; or (3) The attorney general. The rules of evidence, burden of proof, and all other rules of court shall be the court rules generally applicable to civil cases in this state: PROVIDED, That the standard of proof on the issue of obscenity shall be clear, cogent, and convincing evidence. Any of the following parties may bring a civil action in the superior court of any county where a moral nuisance is alleged to have been maintained: (1) The prosecuting attorney for the county where the alleged moral nuisance is located; (2) The city attorney for the city where the alleged moral nuisance is located; or (3) The attorney general. The rules of evidence, burden of proof, and all other rules of court shall be the court rules generally applicable to civil cases in this state: PROVIDED, That the standard of proof on the issue of obscenity shall be clear, cogent, and convincing evidence.

Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=7.48A&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026