LIRLJ 3.1
PROCEDURE AT CONTESTED HEARING
(b) Representation by Lawyer. At a contested hearing the plaintiff may be
represented by a lawyer for the prosecuting authority. The defendant may be
represented by a lawyer.
(c) When both parties are represented by lawyers the matter will be heard as
if it were a bench trial. The hearing date will be set on a Tuesday at 3 P.M
in Oak Harbor. If the defendant is not represented the hearing will be
assigned to the normal contested hearing calendar for the appropriate court.
(e) If a lawyer appears for the defendant at a regular scheduled contested
hearing without previously filing a notice of appearance, the matter may be
rescheduled to the Tuesday, 3PM calendar to permit appearance by a lawyer
representing the plaintiff.
(f) Witness fees: Each party is responsible for costs incurred by that party
as set forth in RCW 46.63.151. Subpoenas may be issued by the Court or a
party's lawyer with a copy filed at the Court. Out of county witnesses must be
approved by the Judge.
(g) Speed measuring device experts may appear by telephone, video conference
call, or in person.
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