The Office of Attorney General has two important responsibilities in criminal cases where the death penalty has been imposed. The first is to represent the State of Washington when a person under sentence of death has filed a habeas corpus petition with the federal courts. The second is to advise the Department of Corrections on issues related to execution procedure, such as the development of execution protocols, security and witness issues.
The Office of Attorney General also publishes monthly capital punishment status reports. These reports, which can be accessed by clicking on the Case Status Report link at left, provide current information about the legal cases of each offender currently on Washington's Death Row.
Additional links at left provide more detailed information about the legal process in Washington death penalty cases and updates on scheduled executions.