Court of Appeals of Washington July 30, 2001, No. 45371-8-I (State v. Silva)

Baker, J.

In this case, we are asked to decide whether article I, section 22 of the Washington State Constitution affords a pro se pretrial detainee a greater right of access to the courts than the federal constitution provides. We hold that it does, but that Silva was provided that access. We also clarify the role standby counsel plays in assisting a pro se defendant.