Bellingham Municipal Court
                                                Local Court Rules

                                                Table of Rules


RULE 1    Delegating Authority to Cancel Warrants and FTA'S,  and Rescind Delinquent Charges
RULE 2    Mandatory Appearance and Pleadings by Attorneys
RULE 3    Trial by Jury/Pre-Trial Conference/Readiness Hearing
RULE 4    Motions And Applications - Notice - Service
RULE 5    Jury Settings
RULE 6    Written Juror Instructions
RULE 7    Voir Dire
RULE 8    Requirements for Payment of Jury Fees Upon Cancellation of  Jury Trial
RULE 9    Civil Infraction - Hearing on Mitigating Circumstances
RULE 10   Civil Infraction - Decision on Written Statements
RULE 11   Telephonic Testimony At Contested Hearings
RULE 12   Payment of Fines And Penalties
RULE 13   Weapons in Court Building Prohibited
RULE 14   Court Files and Audio Tapes-Inspection and Copying Procedures
RULE 15   Bail
RULE 16   Cases of Broad Public Import
RULE 17   Emergency Closures
RULE 18   Oaths of Interpreters and Prosecutors
RULE 19   Jail and Jail Alternatives