CrRLJ 3.2.1
        Procedure Following Warrantless Arrest - Preliminary Appearance


      (b)  How Determined.

    The court shall determine probable cause on evidence presented by a peace
officer or prosecuting authority in the same manner as provided for a warrant
of arrest in rule 2.2(a).  The evidence shall be preserved and may consist of
an electronically recorded telephonic statement, facsimile machine document, or
by electronic mail.  If the court finds that release without bail should be
denied or that conditions should attach to the release on personal
recognizance, other than the promise to appear for trial, the court shall
proceed to determine whether probable cause exists to believe that the accused
committed the offense charged, unless this determination has previously been
made by a court.  Before making the determination, the court may consider an
affidavit, a document as provided in RCW 9A.72.085 or any law amendatory
thereto, or sworn testimony, and further may examine under oath the affiant and
any witnesses the affiant may produce. Said documentation may be provided to
the court by facsimile machine document or electronic mail.  Sworn testimony
shall be electronically or stenographically recorded.  The evidence shall be
preserved and shall be subject to constitutional limitations for probable cause
determinations, and may be hearsay in whole or in part. Court authorization may
be done by electronic mail using an electronic signature process.