In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of Thunder Ray Danzuka
Summary
The Washington Court of Appeals Division III filed an opinion in the personal restraint petition of Thunder Ray Danzuka. The petition challenged a June 2, 2022 judgment from Chelan County Superior Court. The court, authored by Judge John Cooney with concurrence from Judges Tyson Hill and Megan Murphy, issued its decision on April 16, 2026.
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The Washington Court of Appeals Division III issued an opinion in Thunder Ray Danzuka's personal restraint petition, a state habeas corpus equivalent for prisoners challenging the legality of their detention. The petition was filed by Thunder Ray Danzuka against the State, with the Chelan County Prosecuting Attorney's Office representing the respondent. The appellate court reviewed the June 2, 2022 judgment from Chelan County Superior Court (Docket No. 19-1-00479-8) following the denial in the trial court.
For compliance officers and legal professionals, this represents a routine appellate court decision denying post-conviction relief in an individual criminal case. The opinion does not appear to establish new precedent or create systemic compliance obligations. The ruling is binding on the parties but has limited application beyond the specific facts of this case.
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DO NOT CITE. SEE GR 14.1(a).
Court of Appeals Division III
State of Washington
Opinion Information Sheet
| Docket Number: | 40829-9 |
| Title of Case: | In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of: Thunder Ray Danzuka |
| File Date: | 04/16/2026 |
SOURCE OF APPEAL
| Appeal from Chelan County Superior Court | |
| Docket No: | 19-1-00479-8 |
| Judgment or order under review | |
| Date filed: | 06/02/2022 |
| Judge signing: | Honorable Travis Carl Brandt |
JUDGES
| Authored by | John Cooney |
| Concurring: | Tyson Hill |
| | Megan Murphy |
COUNSEL OF RECORD
| Counsel for Petitioner(s) | |
| | Brian Christopher Zuanich |
| | Zuanich Law, PLLC |
| | 1420 5th Ave Ste 2200 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101-1346 |
| Counsel for Respondent(s) | |
| | Robert William Sealby |
| | Chelan County Prosecuting Attorney's Office |
| | Po Box 2596 |
| | Wenatchee, WA, 98807-2596 |
| | Ryan S. Valaas |
| | Chelan County Prosecuting Attorney's Office |
| | Po Box 2596 |
| | Wenatchee, WA, 98807-2596 |
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