RULE 5.2
                      CHANGE OF VENUE

    (a) When Ordered--Improper County. The court shall order a change of
venue upon motion and showing that the action has not been prosecuted in
the proper county.
    (b) When Ordered--On Motion of Party. The court may order a change of
venue to any county in the state:
    (1) Upon written agreement of the prosecuting attorney and the
defendant;
    (2) Upon motion of the defendant, supported by affidavit that he
believes he cannot receive a fair trial in the county where the action is
pending.
    (c) Discharge of Jury. When the court orders a change of venue it shall
discharge the jury, if any, without prejudice to the prosecution, and
direct that all the papers and proceedings be certified to the superior
court of the proper county and direct the defendant and the witnesses to
appear at such court.

                          Comment
    Supersedes RCW 10.25.080, .090, .100; RCW 10.46.180.