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                           SCOPE & ADOPTION OF RULES


These rules are adopted pursuant to GR 7 and govern the procedure in the Blaine
Municipal Court in Whatcom County in the State of Washington.  These rules are
supplemental to the rules enacted by the Washington State Supreme Court for
Courts of Limited Jurisdiction as specifically authorized by GR 7, CrRLJ 1.7,
and IRLJ 1.3 of the Washington Court Rules. The Blaine Municipal Court may
modify or suspend any of these local rules in any given case upon good cause
being shown or upon the court's own motion in the interests of justice and/or
the efficient operation of the court.