APR 16 - Mediation

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GR 9 Cover Sheet

Suggested Amendments

ADMISSION AND PRACTICE RULES (APR)

Rule 16.

Submitted by the Washington State Bar Association

A. Name of Proponent:

Washington State Bar Association

Robin L. Haynes, President

B. Spokesperson:

Paula C. Littlewood, Executive Director

Jean K. McElroy, General Counsel/Chief Regulatory Counsel

C. Purpose:

The suggested amendments would delete APR 16 and reserve the numbering. In the past, as permitted in GR 12.1, the WSBA operated both a mediation program and a fee arbitration program, but found that the programs generally were seldom used and did not warrant the administrative expense of maintaining the programs. The WSBA ceased operating these programs several years ago and since then has not instituted any new programs under this Rule.

D. Supporting Material:

http://www.courts.wa.gov/court_rules/pdf/2016APRCoverLetterToCourt.pdf