Section 24.65.030 - QualificationsA person may not serve as victims' advocate
(1) unless the person has been a resident of the state for the three years immediately preceding the person's appointment;(2) unless the person has been engaged in the active practice of law for the three years immediately preceding the person's appointment;(3) unless the person has significant experience in criminal law;(4) unless the person is an attorney licensed to practice law in this state;(5) within one year of the last day on which the person served as a member of the legislature;(6) while the person is a candidate for or holds another national, state, or municipal office; the victims' advocate may not become a candidate for national, state, or municipal office until one year has elapsed from the date the victims' advocate vacates the office of victims' advocate;(7) while the person is engaged in another occupation for which the person receives compensation;(8) unless the person is at least 21 years of age and is a qualified voter.