When any minor is a material witness, any other person may be allowed to recognize for the appearance of such witness, or the magistrate may, in his discretion, take the recognizance of such minor in a sum not exceeding fifty dollars which shall be valid and binding in law, notwithstanding the disability of minority.

[1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 19; Code 1881 § 1931; 1873 p 396 § 230; 1854 p 108 § 38; RRS § 1961.]

NOTES:

Rules of court:  This section probably superseded by CrR 6.13. See comment after CrR 6.13.

     Severability -- 1973 1st ex.s. c 154: See note following RCW 2.12.030.