ELC 10.1
                      GENERAL PROCEDURE


(a) Applicability of Civil Rules.  The civil rules for the
superior courts of the State of Washington serve as guidance
in proceedings under this title and, where indicated, apply
directly.  A party may not move for summary judgment, but
either party may move at any time for an order determining
the collateral estoppel effect of a judgment in another
proceeding.  Motions for judgment on the pleadings and
motions to dismiss based upon the pleadings are available
only to the extent permitted in rule 10.10.

(b) Meaning of Terms in Civil Rules.  In applying the civil
rules to proceedings under these rules, terms have the
following meanings:

  (1) "Court" or "judge” means the hearing officer or
     hearing panel or its chair, as appropriate; and

  (2) "Parties” means the respondent lawyer and
     disciplinary counsel.

(c) Hearing Officer Authority.  In addition to the powers
specifically provided in these rules, the hearing officer
may make any ruling that appears necessary and appropriate
to insure a fair and orderly proceeding.


[Adopted effective October 1, 2002.]