Motion to Reconsider

Generally

A party may file a motion for reconsideration only of a decision by the judges (1) terminating review, or (2) granting or denying a personal restraint petition on the merits. The motion should be in the form and be served and filed as provided in he rules 17.3 (a), 17.4 (a) & (g), and 18.5. A party may not file a motion for reconsideration of an order refusing to modify a ruling by the commissioner or clerk.

Timeline

The party must file a motion for reconsideration within 20 days after the decision the party wants reconsidered is filed in the appellate court.

Content

The motion should state with particularity the points of law or fact that the moving party contends court has overlooked or misapprehended, together with a brief argument on the points raised.

Format Specifications: See RAP 13.4 (c)

Corresponding RAP Rules: 12.4, 13.4, 17.3, 17.5,

Form: Yes