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THE SUPREME COURT OF WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE ) O R D E R
TECHNOLOGY PRINCIPLES )
) NO. 25700-B-
WHEREAS, the Washington judicial system is founded upon the fundamental
principle that the judicial system is accessible to all persons; and
WHEREAS, responding to the unmet legal needs of low and moderate
income people and others who suffer disparate access barriers or are otherwise
vulnerable, and the need for leadership and effective coordination of civil equal
justice efforts in Washington State, the Supreme Court established an Access to
Justice Board as a permanent body charged with responsibility to assure high
quality access for vulnerable and low and moderate income persons and others
who suffer disparate access barriers to the civil justice system. The Supreme
Court further ordered that, among other responsibilities, the Access to Justice
Board shall work to promote, develop and implement policy initiatives which
enhance the availability of resources for essential civil equal justice activities,
develop and implement new programs and innovative measures designed to
expand access to justice in Washington State, and promote the responsiveness
of the civil justice system to the needs of those who suffer disparate treatment or
disproportionate access barriers; and
WHEREAS, in working to fulfill those responsibilities, the Access to Justice
Board recognized that developments in information and communication
technologies, including the Internet, pose significant challenges to full and equal
access to the justice system, that technology can provide increased pathways for
quality access, but it can also perpetuate and exacerbate existing barriers and
create significant new barriers. The Board determined it must plan and act
proactively to take maximum advantage of the opportunity to destroy or
minimize
such barriers and to create more effective and efficient means of access to
the justice system and increase the quantity and quality of justice provided to all
persons in Washington State; and
WHEREAS, in 2001 the Access to Justice Board empowered and charged a
Board committee to engage in a broad-based and inclusive initiative to create a
body of authoritative fundamental principles and proposed action based thereon
to ensure that current and future technology both increases opportunities and
eliminates barriers to access to and effective utilization of the justice system,
thereby improving the quality of justice for all persons in Washington State; and
WHEREAS, over a three-year period the Board and committee fulfilled the
responsibility of broad and inclusive involvement and the development of
“The Access to Justice Technology Principles”, with accompanying
comments and proposed action based thereon; and The Access to Justice
Technology Principles have been endorsed by the Board for Judicial
Administration, the Judicial Information System Committee, the Board of
Trustees of the Superior Court Judges’ Association, the Board of
Trustees of the District and Municipal Court Judges’ Association,
the Board of Governors of the Washington State Bar Association, the Minority
and Justice Commission, the Gender and Justice Commission, the Attorney
General, and the Council on Public Legal Education; and
WHEREAS, a statewide Judicial Information System to serve the courts of
the State of Washington was created by the Supreme Court in 1976 to be
operated by the Administrative Office of the Courts pursuant to court rule, and
charged with addressing issues of dissemination of data, equipment,
communication with other systems, security, and operational priorities; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the intent of this Order, pursuant to RCW
2.68.050 the courts of this state, through the Judicial Information System, shall,
in pertinent part, promote and facilitate electronic access of judicial information
and services to the public at little or no cost and by use of technologies capable
of being used by persons without extensive technological ability and wherever
possible by persons with disabilities, and;
WHEREAS, the application of the Access to Justice Technology Principles to
guide the use of technology in the Washington State justice system is desirable
and appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the wide dissemination of the Access to Justice Technology
Principles will promote their use and consequent access to justice for all
persons;
Now, therefore, it is hereby
ORDERED:
(a) The Access to Justice Technology Principles appended to this Order state
the values, standards and intent to guide the use of technology in the
Washington State court system and by all other persons, agencies, and bodies
under the authority of this Court. These Principles should be considered with
other governing law and court rules in deciding the appropriate use of technology
in the administration of the courts and the cases that come before such courts,
and should be so considered in deciding the appropriate use of technology by all
other persons, agencies and bodies under the authority of this Court.
(b) The Access to Justice Technology Principles and this Order shall be
published expeditiously with the Washington Court Rules and on the Washington
State Bar Association website, and on the courts website as maintained by the
Administrative Office of the Courts. The following introductory language should
immediately precede the Access to Justice Technology Principles in all such
publications and sites:
“These Access to Justice Technology Principles were
developed by the Access to Justice Board to assure that technology enhances
rather than diminishes access to and the quality of justice for all persons in
Washington State. Comments of the Access to Justice Board committee drafters
accompanying the Principles make
clear the intent that the Principles are to be used so as to be practical and
effective for both the workers in and users of the justice system, that the
Principles do not create or constitute the basis for new causes of action or create
unfunded mandates. These Principles have been endorsed by the Board for
Judicial Administration, the Judicial Information System Committee, the Board of
Trustees of the Superior Court Judges’ Association, the Board of
Trustees of the District and Municipal Court Judges’ Association, the
Board of Governors of the Washington State Bar Association, the Minority and
Justice Commission, the Gender and Justice Commission, the Attorney General,
and the Council on Public Legal Education.”
(c) The Administrative Office of the Courts in conjunction with
the Access to Justice Board and the Judicial Information System Committee shall
report annually to the Supreme Court on the use of the Access to Justice
Technology Principles in the Washington State court system and by all other
persons, agencies, and bodies under the authority of this Court.
DATED at Olympia, Washington this 3rd day of December 2004.
Washington State
Access to Justice Technology Principles
These Access to Justice Technology Principles were developed by the Access
to Justice Board to assure that technology enhances rather than diminishes
access to and the quality of justice for all persons in Washington State.
Comments of the Access to Justice Board committee drafters accompanying
the Principles make clear the intent that the Principles are to be used so
as to be practical and effective for both the workers in and users of the
justice system, that the Principles do not create or constitute the basis
for new causes of action or create unfunded mandates. These Principles
have been endorsed by the Board for Judicial Administration, the Judicial
Information System Committee, the Board of Trustees of the Superior Court
Judges’ Association, the Board of Trustees of the District and Municipal
Court Judges’ Association, the Board of Governors of the Washington State
Bar Association, the Minority and Justice Commission, the Gender and Justice
Commission, the Attorney General, and the Council on Public Legal Education.
Preamble
The use of technologies in the Washington State justice system must protect
and advance the fundamental right of equal access to justice. There is a
particular need to avoid creating or increasing barriers to access and to
reduce or remove existing barriers for those who are or may be excluded or
underserved, including those not represented by counsel.
This statement presumes a broad definition of access to justice, which includes
the meaningful opportunity, directly or through other persons: (1) to assert a
claim or defense and to create, enforce, modify, or discharge a legal obligation
in any forum; (2) to acquire the procedural or other information necessary (a)
to assert a claim or defense, or (b) to create, enforce, modify, or discharge
an obligation in any forum, or (c) to otherwise improve the likelihood of a just
result; (3) to participate in the conduct of proceedings as witness or juror;
and (4) to acquire information about the activities of courts or other dispute
resolution bodies. Further, access to justice requires a just process, which
includes, among other things, timeliness and affordability. A just process also
has "transparency," which means that the system allows the public to
see not just the outside but through to the inside of the justice system, its rules
and standards, procedures and processes, and its other operationalcharacteristics
and patterns so as to evaluate all aspects of its operations, particularly its
fairness, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Therefore, these Access to Justice Technology Principles state the governing
values and principles which shall guide the use of technology in the Washington
State justice system.
Comment to "Preamble"
Access to justice is a fundamental right in Washington State, and the State Supreme
Court has recognized and endeavored to protect that right in its establishment of
the Access to Justice Board. From an understanding that technology can affect
access to justice, these Access to Justice Technology Principles are intended to
provide general statements of broad applicability and a foundation for resolving
specific issues as they arise. The various parts of this document should be read
as a whole.
A broad definition of the terms used herein is necessary to ensure that our
underlying constitutional and common law values are fully protected. The terms
used in this document should be understood and interpreted in that light.
These Principles do not mandate new expenditures, create new causes of action,
or repeal or modify any rule. Rather, they require that justice system decision
makers consider access to justice, take certain steps whenever technology that
may affect access to justice is planned or implemented, avoid reducing access,
and, whenever possible, use technology to enhance access to justice.
Scope
The Access to Justice Technology Principles apply to all courts of law, all clerks
of court and court administrators, and to all other persons or parts of the
Washington justice system under the rule-making authority of the Court. They
should also serve as a guide for all other actors in the Washington justice system.
"Other actors in the Washington justice system" means all governmental and
non-governmental bodies engaged in formal dispute resolution or rulemaking and
all persons and entities who may represent, assist, or provide information to
persons who come before such bodies.
"Technology" includes all electronic means of communication and transmission and
all mechanisms and means used for the production, storage, retrieval, aggregation,
transmission, communication, dissemination, interpretation, presentation, or
application of information.
Comment to "Scope"
This language is intended to make clear that the Access to Justice Technology
Principles are mandatory only for those persons or bodies within the scope of the
State Supreme Court's rulemaking authority. It is, however, hoped and urged that
these Principles and their values will be applied and used widely throughout
the entire justice system.
It is also intended that the Access to Justice Technology Principles shall
continue to apply fully in the event all or any portion of the performance,
implementation, or accomplishment of a duty, obligation, responsibility,
enterprise, or task is delegated, contracted, assigned, or transferred to
another entity or person, public or private, to whom the Principles may not
otherwise apply.
The definition of the word "technology" is meant to be inclusive rather
than exclusive.
1. Requirement of Access to Justice
Access to a just result requires access to the justice system. Use of technology
in the justice system should serve to promote equal access to justice and to
promote the opportunity for equal participation in the justice system for all.
Introduction of technology or changes in the use of technology must not reduce
access or participation and, whenever possible, shall advance such
access and participation.
Comment to "Requirement of Access to Justice"
This Principle combines promotion of access to justice through technology with
a recognition of the "first, do no harm" precept. The intent is to promote the
use of technology to advance access whenever possible, to maintain a focus on
the feasible while protecting against derogation of access, and to encourage
progress, innovation, and experimentation.
2. Technology and Just Results
The overriding objective of the justice system is a just
result achieved through a just process by impartial and well-informed decision
makers. The justice system shall use and advance technology to achieve that
objective and shall reject, minimize, or modify any use that reduces the likelihood
of achieving that objective.
Comment to "Technology and Just Results"
The reference to a "just process" reaffirms that a just process is integral to
a just result. The reference to "well-informed decision makers" is to emphasize
the potential role of technology in gathering, organizing, and presenting
information in order that the decision maker receives the optimal amount
and quality of information so that the possibility of a just result is maximized.
3. Openness and Privacy
The justice system has the dual responsibility of being open to the public and
protecting personal privacy. Its technology should be designed and used to meet
both responsibilities.
Technology use may create or magnify conflict between values of openness and
personal privacy. In such circumstances, decision makers must engage in a
careful balancing process, considering both values and their underlying purposes,
and should maximize beneficial effects while minimizing detrimental effects.
Comment to "Openness and Privacy"
This Principle underlines that the values of openness and privacy are not necessarily
in conflict, particularly when technology is designed and used in a way that is
crafted to best protect and, whenever possible, enhance each value. However,
when a conflict is unavoidable, it is essential to consider the technology's
effects on both privacy and openness. The Principle requires that decision makers
engage in a balancing process which carefully considers both values and their
underlying rationales and objectives, weighs the technology's potential effects,
and proceed with use when they determine that the beneficial effects outweigh
the detrimental effects.
The Principle applies both to the content of the justice system and its operations,
as well as the requirements for accountability and transparency. These
requirements may mean different things depending on whether technology use
involves internal court operations or involves access to and use of the justice
system by members of the public.
4. Assuring a Neutral Forum
The existence of a neutral, accessible, and transparent forum for dispute resolution
is fundamental to the Washington State justice system. Developments in technology
may generate alternative dispute resolution systems that do not have these
characteristics, but which, nevertheless, attract users who seek the advantages
of available technology. Participants and actors in the Washington State justice
system shall use all appropriate means to ensure the existence of neutral, accessible,
and transparent forums which are compatible with new technologies and to discourage
and reduce the demand for the use of forums which do not meet the basic
requirements of neutrality, accessibility, and transparency.
Comment to "Assuring a Neutral Forum"
Technologically generated alternative dispute resolution (including online dispute
resolution) is a rapidly growing field that raises many issues for the justice
system. This Principle underlines the importance of applying the basic values
and requirements of the justice system and all the Access to Justice Technology
Principles to that area, while clarifying that there is no change to governing law.
This Principle is not intended in any way to discourage the accessibility and use
of mediation, in which the confidentiality of the proceeding and statements and
discussions may assist the parties in reaching a settlement; provided that the
parties maintain access to a neutral and transparent forum in the event a settlement
is not reached.
5. Maximizing Public Awareness and Use
Access to justice requires that the public have available understandable information
about the justice system, its resources, and means of access. The justice system
should promote ongoing public knowledge and understanding of the tools afforded by
technology to access justice by developing and disseminating information and materials
as broadly as possible in forms and by means that can reach the largest possible
number and variety of people.
Comment to "Maximizing Public Awareness and Use"
While assuring public awareness and understanding of relevant access to justice
technologies is an affirmative general duty of all governmental branches, this
Principle expressly recognizes that the primary responsibility lies with the
justice system itself. As stated in the Comment to the Preamble, none of these
Access to Justice Technology Principles, including this one, mandates new expenditures
or creates new causes of action. At the same time, however, planners and decision
makers must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs, capacities, and where appropriate,
limitations of prospective users of the justice system.
Communicating the tools of access to the public should be done by whatever means
is effective. For example, information about kiosks where domestic violence
protection forms can be filled out and filed electronically could be described
on radio or television public service announcements. Another example might be
providing information on handouts or posters at libraries or community centers.
Information could also be posted on a website of the Council for Public Legal
Education or of a local or statewide legal aid program, using an audible web
reader for persons with visual or literacy limitations. The means may be as many
and varied as people’s imaginations and the characteristics of the broad
population to be reached.
6. Best Practices
To ensure implementation of the Access to Justice Technology Principles, those
governed by these principles shall utilize "best practices" procedures or standards.
Other actors in the justice system are encouraged to utilize or be guided by such
best practices procedures or standards.
The best practices shall guide the use of technology so as to protect and enhance
access to justice and promote equality of access and fairness. Best practices shall
also provide for an effective, regular means of evaluation of the use of technology
in light of all the values and objectives of these Principles.
Comment to "Best Practices"
This Principle is intended to provide guidance to ensure that the broad values
and approaches articulated elsewhere in these Access to Justice Technology
Principles are implemented to the fullest extent possible in the daily reality
of the justice system and the people served by the justice system. The intent
is that high quality practical tools and resources be available for consideration,
use, evaluation, and improvement of technologies in all parts of the justice
system. This Principle and these Access to Justice Technology Principles as a
whole are intended to encourage progress, innovation, and experimentation with
the objective of increasing meaningful access to quality justice for all. With
these goals in mind, the development and adoption of statewide models for best
practices is strongly encouraged.
BENCH-BAR-PRESS COMMITTEE OF WASHINGTON
STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES
PREAMBLE
The Bench, Bar and Press (comprising all media of mass communication)
of Washington:
(a) Recognize that reporting by the news media of governmental action,
including the administration of justice, is vital to our form of government
and protected by the Constitutions of the United States and the State of
Washington.
(b) Seek to preserve the constitutionally protected presumption of
innocence for those accused of a crime until there has been a finding of
guilt in the appropriate court of justice.
(c) Believe both constitutional rights can be accommodated without
conflict by careful judicial craftsmanship and careful exercise of
discretion by the bench, the bar, and the news media.
PRINCIPLES
To promote a better working relationship between the bench, bar and
news media of Washington, particularly in their efforts to protect both the
constitutional guarantees of freedom of the press and of the right to a
fair and impartial trial, the following statement of principles is
suggested for voluntary consideration to all members of these professions
in Washington. Any attempt to impose these Principles and Considerations as
mandatory is contrary to the intent of the Bench-Bar-Press Committee and
contrary to the stated goals of these Principles and Considerations.
1. Accurate and responsible reporting of the news media about crime,
law enforcement, and the criminal justice system enhances the
administration of justice. Members of the bench and bar should make
available information concerning that process to the fullest extent
possible under their codes of conduct and professional responsibility.
2. Parties to litigation have the right to have their causes tried by
an impartial tribunal. Defendants in criminal cases are guaranteed this
right by the Constitutions of the United States and the State of
Washington.
3. Lawyers and journalists should fulfill their functions in such a
manner that cases are tried on the merits, free from undue influence by the
pressures of news media reports. To that end, the timing and nature of
media news reports should be carefully considered. It is recognized that
the existence of news coverage cannot be equated with prejudice to a fair
trial.
4. The news media recognize the responsibility of the judge to preserve
courtroom decorum and to seek to ensure both the open administration of
justice and a fair trial through careful management.
5. A free press requires that journalists decide the content of news.
Journalists in the exercise of their discretion should remember that
readers, listeners, and viewers are potential jurors.
6. The public is entitled to know how justice is being administered.
However, lawyers should be aware that the timing and nature of publicity
they create may affect the right to a fair trial. The public prosecutor
should avoid taking unfair advantage of his position as an important source
of news, even though he should release information about the administration
of justice at the earliest appropriate times.
7. Proper judicial, journalistic and legal training should include
instruction in the meaning of constitutional rights to a fair trial, open
justice and freedom of the press, and the role of judge, journalist and
lawyer in guarding these rights. The bench, the bar and the press will
endeavor to provide for continuing education to members of each respective
profession concerning these rights.
8. Open and timely communications can help avoid confrontations. Toward
that end all parties are urged to employ the Bench-Bar-Press Committees
Liaison Subcommittee when conflicts or potential conflicts arise.
CONSIDERATIONS IN THE REPORTING
OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
The Bench-Bar-Press Committee offers the following recommendations for
voluntary consideration of all parties. They may be of assistance in
educating law enforcement, the press, bar and bench concerning the exercise
of rights, duties and obligations outlined in the Statement of Principles.
The bench, bar, press, and law enforcement officials share in the
responsibility for the administration of an open and fair system of
justice. Each has a special role which the others should respect and none
should try to regulate the judgment of the others.
Public interest in the administration of justice may be particularly
great at times prior to trial. Pretrial proceedings often are as important
to the open administration of justice as the actual trial. The bench should
help ensure both openness and fairness through commonly accepted judicial
procedures consistent with these principles. The bar should carefully
consider the timing and nature of the publicity it creates. The media
should contribute to openness and fairness by careful evaluation of
information that may be kept from the jury at trial and by exercise of
restraint in reporting that information.
All parties should be aware that the jury system has the capacity to
provide unprejudiced panels even in cases of great public interest and
substantial media coverage.
1. It is appropriate to make public the following information
concerning the defendant:
(a) The defendants name, age, residence, employment, marital status,
and similar background information. There should be no restraint on
biographical facts other than accuracy, good taste, and judgment.
(b) The substance or text of the charge, such as complaint, indictment,
information and where appropriate, the identity of the complaining party.
(c) The identity of the investigating and arresting agency and the
length of the investigation.
(d) The circumstances immediately surrounding an arrest, including the
time and place of arrest, resistance, pursuit, possession and use of
weapons, and a description of items seized at the time of arrest.
2. The release of certain types of information by law enforcement
personnel, the bench and the bar and the publication thereof by news media
generally tends to create dangers of prejudice without serving a
significant law enforcement or public interest function. Therefore, all
concerned should be aware of the dangers of prejudice in making pretrial
public disclosures of the following:
(a) Opinions about a defendants character, his guilt or innocence.
(b) Admissions, confessions or the contents of a statement or alibis
attributable to a defendant.
(c) References to the results of investigative procedures, such as
fingerprints, polygraph examinations, ballistic tests, or laboratory tests.
(d) Statements concerning the credibility or anticipated testimony of
prospective witnesses.
(e) Opinions concerning evidence or argument in the case, whether or
not it is anticipated that such evidence or argument will be used at trial.
Exceptions may be in order if information to the public is essential to
the apprehension of a suspect or where other public interests will be
served.
3. Prior criminal convictions are matters of public record and are
available to the news media through police agencies or court clerks; law
enforcement agencies should, if requested, make such information available
to the news media. The public disclosure of this information by the news
media may be highly prejudicial without any significant addition to the
publics need to be informed. The publication of such information should be
carefully considered.
4. Law enforcement and court personnel should not prevent the
photographing of defendants when they are in public places outside the
courtroom. They should not encourage pictures or televising nor should they
pose the defendant. The media should recognize that a judge is subject to
the Code of Judicial Conducts Canon 3(7) which provides:
A judge may permit broadcasting, televising, recording, and taking
photographs in the courtroom during sessions of the court, including
recesses between sessions, under the following conditions:
(a) Permission shall have first been expressly granted by the
judge and under such conditions as the judge may prescribe;
(b) The media personnel will not distract participants or
impair the dignity of the proceedings; and
(c) No witness, juror, or party who expresses any prior
objection to the judge shall be photographed nor shall the testimony
of such a witness, juror, or party be broadcast or telecast.
Notwithstanding such objection, the judge may allow the broadcasting,
televising, recording, or photographing of other portions of the
proceedings.
Artists renditions sketched in the courtroom are not governed by this
canon and should not be curtailed unless such actions unduly distract
participants or impair the dignity of the proceedings.
5. Photographs of a suspect may be released by law enforcement
personnel provided a valid law enforcement function is served thereby. It
is proper to disclose such information as may be necessary to enlist public
assistance in apprehending fugitives from justice.
6. The media are free to report what occurs in the course of judicial
proceedings. All participants in the administration of justice should work
to keep the entire course of judicial proceedings, including pretrial
hearings, open to public scrutiny. The bench should consider using all the
means available to ensure protection of a defendants constitutional rights
without interfering with the publics scrutiny of the criminal justice
system. The closure of a judicial proceeding should be used only as a last
resort.
7. The bar and law enforcement officials should expect that their
statements about a case will be reported in the media. Such statements
should be made in a time and manner contributing to public understanding of
law enforcement and the criminal justice system, rather than influencing
the outcome of a criminal trial.
BOARD FOR JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION
COURT MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
ADVISORY CASE PROCESSING TIME STANDARDS FOR THE
GENERAL AND LIMITED JURISDICTION TRIAL
COURTS OF WASHINGTON STATE
Endorsed by the Board for Judicial Administration
Court Management Council
May 15, 1992
Revised September, 1997
PREAMBLE
The following Advisory Case Processing Time Standards for the
General and Limited Jurisdiction Trial Courts of Washington State
are published here for informational purposes as a benefit to the
bench and bar. The Board for Judicial Administration has endorsed
these standards.
[May 15, 1992. Revised September, 1997]
INTENT
In the early 1980s the concept of case processing time
standards by which trial courts could gauge their performance
began to develop. The Conference of State Court Administrators
adopted standards in 1983 followed by the American Bar
Association in 1984. In 1990 the National Center for State Courts
and the Bureau of Justice Assistance released the Trial Court
Performance Standards in which Standard 2.1, Case Processing,
reads, in part: "The trial court establishes and complies with
recognized guidelines for timely case processing . . ." In
February 1989, the Board for Judicial Administration (BJA), in
response to recommendations by the Court Management Council
(CMC), formed the Case Processing Time Standards Committee. The
Committee, composed of judges, clerks, administrators, and
attorneys, developed standards which address the particular needs
of the courts in Washington State. The intent of both the BJA and
CMC is to provide the trial courts with advisory standards to
assist the courts in developing internal goals that can and
should be reached and maintained.
Definition of Time Frames Measured
Washington States case processing time standards address two
phases in the life of a case: (1) the period from filing to
resolution, and (2) the period from case resolution to
completion. Case "resolution" is defined as the adjudication or
settlement of all issues in a case (via plea, trial verdict,
notice of settlement, oral order, etc.) Resolution occurs when
the case is "tried, settled, or otherwise concluded." Case
"completion" is defined as the filing of final dispositive
documents with the Clerk.
Filing-to-Resolution Standards: The civil, domestic
relations, probate, small claims and limited jurisdiction appeal
filing-to-resolution time standards measure from the date of
filing to the case resolution date by either trial verdict,
notice of settlement or dismissal, or other dispositive action.
Time during which a case is in a "suspended" status (e.g.,
awaiting arbitration, discretionary appeal, etc.) is excluded.
The criminal and juvenile offender filing-to-resolution time
standards measure from the date of filing in the instant court
through the date of determination of the judgment whether by
plea, verdict, or dismissal. Time during which a case is in a
"suspended" status (e.g., discretionary appeal, out on warrant,
etc.) is excluded.
Resolution-to-Completion Standards: Resolution-to-completion
time standards measure the time following the resolution of the
case to the actual completion of the case. For civil cases,
"completion" occurs when papers have been filed stating the
respective rights and claims of all parties to an action or suit
(e.g., judgment, order of dismissal, or when a case is
transferred to another jurisdiction for all subsequent
adjudication and proceedings). For criminal cases, "completion"
occurs with the filing of dispositive papers (e.g., judgment and
sentence). For all cases, time during which a case is in a
"suspended" status (e.g., out on warrant, appeal, etc.) is
excluded.
FILING-TO-RESOLUTION TIME STANDARDS
Superior Court
Civil--90% of all civil cases should be settled, tried, or
otherwise concluded within 12 months (360 days) of filing, 98%
within 18 months (540 days) of filing, and 100% within 24 months
(720 days) of filing.
Domestic Relations--90% of all domestic relations cases should be
settled, tried, or otherwise concluded within 10 months (300
days) of the date of filing, 98% within 14 months (420 days) of
the date of filing, and 100% within 18 months (540 days) of the
date of filing.
Criminal--90% of all criminal cases should be adjudicated within
4 months (120 days) of the date of filing the information, 98%
within 6 months (180 days) of the date of filing the information,
and 100% within 9 months (270 days) of the date of filing the
information.
Probate--90% of all probate cases should be settled, tried, or
otherwise concluded within 8 months (240 days) of filing, 98%
within 18 months (540 days) of filing, and 100% within 36 months
(1080 days) of filing.
Juvenile Offender--90% of all juvenile offender cases should be
adjudicated within 4 months (120 days) of the date of filing the
information, 98% within 6 months (180 days) of the date of filing
the information, and 100% within 9 months (270 days) of the date
of filing the information.
Rules for Appeal of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
(RALJ) Appeals--90% of all RALJ appeals should be settled, tried,
or otherwise concluded within 4 months (120 days) of filing in
the superior court, 98% within 5 months (150 days) of filing in
the superior court, and 100% within 6 months (180 days) of filing
in the superior court.
Note
"Days" are defined in Washington Rules of Court [CR 6(a), CRLJ
6(a), CrR 8.1, CrRLJ 8.1, JuCR 11.1, and IRLJ 6.1].
Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
Civil--90% of all civil cases should be settled, tried, or
otherwise concluded within 3 months (90 days) of filing, 98%
within 6 months (180 days) of filing, and 100% within 9 months
(270 days) of filing.
Criminal--90% of all criminal cases should be adjudicated within
3 months (90 days) of filing of the complaint, 98% within 6
months (180 days) of filing of the complaint, and 100% within 9
months (270 days) of filing of
the complaint.
Small Claims--90% of all small claims cases should be settled,
tried, or otherwise concluded within one and one-half months (45
days) of filing, 98% within 2 months (60 days) of filing, and
100% within 4 months (120 days) of filing.
Note
"Days" are defined in Washington Rules of Court [CR 6(a), CRLJ
6(a), CrR 8.1, CrRLJ 8.1, JuCR 11.1, and IRLJ 6.1].
RESOLUTION-TO-COMPLETION TIME STANDARDS
Superior Court
Civil
(a) Settlement documents or certificate of settlement should be
filed no later than 60 days after written notice of settlement.
(b) Final orders/judgments should be filed, unless otherwise
required, within 60 days after oral decision of the court,
verdict of the jury, or award of arbitrator.
Criminal
(a) Final orders/judgments which establish sentences, conditions
of sentence, and/or financial obligations should be filed, unless
otherwise required, within 80 days after oral decision of the
court or verdict of the jury.
(b) Final orders of restitution should be filed within 180 days
of sentencing.
(c) Judgments of acquittal should be filed within 7 days of the
conclusion of trial.
Domestic Relations
(a) Settlement documents or certificates of settlement should be
filed no later than 60 days after notice of settlement.
(b) Final orders/decrees/judgments should be filed within 60 days
after oral decision of the court.
Appeals of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (RALJ)
(a) Decisions/dismissal orders should be filed within 30 days
after oral decision.
Administrative Law Reviews (Appeals of Administrative Decisions)
(a) Final orders/judgments should be filed within 60 days after
oral decision of the court or verdict of the jury.
Note
"Days" are defined in Washington Rules of Court [CR 6(a), CRLJ
6(a), CrR 8.1, CrRLJ 8.1, JuCR 11.1, and IRLJ 6.1].
Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
Civil
(a) Settlement documents or certificate of settlement should be
filed no later than 30 days after written notice of settlement.
(b) Final orders/judgments should be filed, unless otherwise
required, within 30 days after oral decision of the court or
verdict of the jury.
Criminal
(a) Final orders/judgments which establish sentences, conditions
of sentence, and/or financial obligations should be filed, unless
otherwise required, within 30 days after oral decision of the
court or verdict of the jury.
(b) Final orders of restitution should be filed within 60 days of
sentencing.
(c) Judgments of acquittal should be filed within 7 days of the
conclusion of trial.
Small Claims
(a) Judgment/dismissal orders should be filed within 30 days
after oral decision of the court.
Note: "Days" are defined in Washington Rules of Court {CR 6(a),
CRLJ 6(a), CrR 8.1, CrRLJ 8.1, JuCR 11.1, and IRLJ 6.1}.
SUMMARY OF CASE PROCESSING TIME STANDARDS
Filing-to-Resolution Time Standards
Superior Court 90% 98% 100%
Civil 12 mo. 18 mo. 24 mo.
Domestic Relations 10 mo. 14 mo. 18 mo.
Criminal 4 mo. 6 mo. 9 mo.
Probate 8 mo. 18 mo. 36 mo.
RALJ 4 mo. 5 mo. 6 mo.
Juvenile Offender 4 mo. 6 mo. 9 mo.
Courts of Limited Jurisdiction 90% 98% 100%
Civil 3 mo. 6 mo. 9 mo.
Criminal 3 mo. 6 mo. 9 mo.
Small Claims 1.5 mo. 2 mo. 4 mo.
Resolution-to-Completion Time Standards
Superior Court
Civil:
Settlement Documents 60 days
Final Orders/Judgments 60 days
Criminal:
Sentencing Orders/Judgments/Financial Obligations 80 days
Final Orders of Restitution 180 days
Judgments of Acquittal 7 days
Domestic Relations:
Settlement Documents 60 days
Orders/Decrees/Judgments 60 days
RALJ:
Decisions/Dismissal Orders 30 days
Administrative Law Reviews:
Final Orders/Judgments 60 days
Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
Civil:
Settlement Documents 30 days
Final Orders/Judgments 30 days
Criminal:
Sentencing Orders/Judgments/Financial Obligations 30 days
Final Orders of Restitution 60 days
Judgments of Acquittal 7 days
Small Claims:
Judgment/Dismissal Orders 30 days
NOTE - The Table of Adoptions and Amendments is current only through
September 1,1994. This table remains online because it has information
that cannot found in the rule books. It provides information regarding
which section of a rule was amended and when the amendment took effect.
GENERAL RULES (GR)
Basic Set: 71 Wn.2d clvii, effective July 1, 1967
Rules Changed:
1 83 Wn.2d 1142; 83 Wn.2d 1145; 86 Wn.2d 1132; 87 Wn.2d 1124; 91
Wn.2d 1190; 94 Wn.2d 1130; 97 Wn.2d 1104; 98 Wn.2d 1106; 104
Wn.2d 1101; 107 Wn.2d 1103; 108 Wn.2d 1108; 112 Wn.2d 1101;
119 Wn.2d 1101, effective September 1, 1992
2 88 Wn.2d 1101, effective February 3, 1977
3 88 Wn.2d 1101, effective February 3, 1977
4 88 Wn.2d 1101, effective February 3, 1977
5 88 Wn.2d 1102, effective February 8, 1977
6 89 Wn.2d 1101, effective January 30, 1978
7 94 Wn.2d 1101; 116 Wn.2d 1102, effective September 1, 1991
(f) 120 Wn.2d 1101, effective March 19, 1993
8 94 Wn.2d 1103, effective January 1, 1981
8.2 105 Wn.2d 1104, effective March 14, 1986
8.3 108 Wn.2d 1101, effective May 8, 1987
9 97 Wn.2d 1101; 101 Wn.2d 1117, effective September 1, 1984
10 99 Wn.2d 1101, effective September 1, 1983
(a) 101 Wn.2d 1107, effective May 25, 1984
(b) 100 Wn.2d 1101, effective November 11, 1983
11 108 Wn.2d 1234, effective July 17, 1987
11.1 113 Wn.2d 1105, effective November 17, 1989
11.2 124 Wn.2d 1101, effective September 1, 1994
12 108 Wn.2d 1105, effective June 19, 1987
(b) 122 Wn.2d 1119, effective December 10, 1993
13 112 Wn.2d 1102, effective September 1, 1989
14 112 Wn.2d 1102, effective September 1, 1990
15 113 Wn.2d 1101, effective September 22, 1989
16 117 Wn.2d 1117, effective December 27, 1991
17 121 Wn.2d 1112, effective September 1, 1993
18 124 Wn.2d 1102, effective September 1, 1994
CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT (CJC)
Basic Set: 83 Wn.2d 1101, effective January 1, 1974
Rules Changed:
All canons modified as to form 110 Wn.2d 1101, effective March
25, 1988
Preamble
1
(C) 83 Wn.2d 1151; rescinded 105 Wn.2d 1104, effective April 11,
1986
3
(A)(7) 87 Wn.2d 1119; 99 Wn.2d 1102; rescinded 117 Wn.2d 1118,
effective December 27, 1991
5
(C)(8) 104 Wn.2d 1101, effective September 1, 1985
6
(C) 99 Wn.2d 1102, effective September 1, 1983
7
(A)(2) 99 Wn.2d 1102, effective September 1, 1983
(B)(1) 99 Wn.2d 1103, effective September 1, 1983
(B)(2) 103 Wn.2d 1101, effective January 18, 1985
DISCIPLINE RULES FOR JUDGES (DRJ)
Basic Set: 97 Wn.2d 1104, effective May 14, 1982
BOARD FOR JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION RULES (BJAR)
Basic Set: 107 Wn.2d 1104, effective December 8, 1986.
Rules Changed:
1 122 Wn.2d 1111, effective October 29, 1993
2 122 Wn.2d 1111, effective October 29, 1993
RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT (RPC)
Basic Set: 104 Wn.2d 1102, effective September 1, 1985
Rules Changed:
Terminology 115 Wn.2d 1101, effective September 1, 1990
1.5
(a) 115 Wn.2d 1102, effective September 1, 1990
(b) 115 Wn.2d 1102, effective September 1, 1990
(c) 115 Wn.2d 1102, effective September 1, 1990; implementation of
115 Wn.2d 1102 amendments suspended by order dated September
18, 1990; order of suspension lifted by order dated December
12, 1990
1.6
(a) 115 Wn.2d 1104, effective September 1, 1990
(c) 115 Wn.2d 1104, effective September 1, 1990
1.8
(e) 121 Wn.2d 1114, effective September 1, 1993
1.10
(a) 119 Wn.2d 1102, effective September 1, 1992
(b) 119 Wn.2d 1102, effective September 1, 1992
1.12 122 Wn.2d 1112, effective October 29, 1993
1.14
(c) 110 Wn.2d 1120; 115 Wn.2d 1156, effective March 1, 1991
(d) 112 Wn.2d 1151, effective July 14, 1989
Comment 111 Wn.2d 1107, effective December 30, 1988
3.6 108 Wn.2d 1101, effective May 8, 1987
7.2 110 Wn.2d 1124, effective September 1, 1988
7.3 110 Wn.2d 1125, effective September 1, 1988
7.4 119 Wn.2d 1254, effective September 18, 1992
7.5
(d) 110 Wn.2d 1126; 115 Wn.2d 1104, effective September 1, 1990
8.4
(g) 122 Wn.2d 1101, effective September 17, 1993
ADMISSION TO PRACTICE RULES (APR)
Basic Set: 65 Wn.2d xxix, effective February 12, 1965
Rules Changed:
1 101 Wn.2d 1120, effective September 1, 1984
2 65 Wn.2d xxix; 71 Wn.2d clx; 74 Wn.2d xx; 78 Wn.2d xxiii; 83
Wn.2d 1119; 89 Wn.2d 1104; 90 Wn.2d 827; 101 Wn.2d 1121,
effective September 1, 1984
3 74 Wn.2d xxi; 74 Wn.2d xxii; 78 Wn.2d xxiii; 87 Wn.2d 1103; 101
Wn. 2d 1122, effective September 1, 1984
(b) 114 Wn.2d 1104; 119 Wn.2d 1103, effective September 1, 1992
(c) 119 Wn.2d 1103, effective September 1, 1992
4 83 Wn.2d 1151; 101 Wn.2d 1123, effective September 1, 1984
5 65 Wn.2d xxxviii; 78 Wn.2d xxiii; 83 Wn.2d 1148; 97 Wn.2d 1117;
101 Wn.2d 1124, effective September 1, 1984
(d) 104 Wn.2d 1173, effective October 11, 1985
6 101 Wn.2d 1126, effective September 1, 1984
(a) 118 Wn.2d 1101, effective March 6, 1992
(b) 124 Wn.2d 1104, effective September 1, 1994
7 83 Wn.2d 1118; 85 Wn.2d 1106; 88 Wn.2d 1109; 101 Wn.2d 1129,
effective September 1, 1984
8 68 Wn.2d xxiv; 78 Wn.2d xxiii; 97 Wn.2d 1119; 101 Wn.2d 1130,
effective September 1, 1984
(c) 104 Wn.2d 1173, effective October 11, 1985
(d) 104 Wn.2d 1174, effective October 11, 1985
9 78 Wn.2d xxiv; 79 Wn.2d 1103; 80 Wn.2d 1183; 82 Wn.2d 1183; 87
Wn.2d 1141; 91 Wn.2d 1101; 91 Wn.2d 1102; 94 Wn.2d 1105; 96
Wn.2d 1101; 101 Wn.2d 1133, effective September 1, 1984
(a) 104 Wn.2d 1175; 117 Wn.2d 1105, effective November 29, 1991
(c) 104 Wn.2d 1176, effective October 11, 1985
(d) 124 Wn.2d 1105, effective September 1, 1994
(e) 104 Wn.2d 1182, effective October 1, 1985
10 78 Wn.2d xxiii; 101 Wn.2d 1138, effective September 1, 1984
11.1 87 Wn.2d 1135, effective January 1, 1977
11.2 87 Wn.2d 1135; 119 Wn.2d 1104, effective September 1, 1992
11.3 87 Wn.2d 1136, effective January 1, 1977
11.4 87 Wn.2d 1136, effective January 1, 1977
11.5 87 Wn.2d 1137, effective January 1, 1977
11.6 87 Wn.2d 1137, effective January 1, 1977
(a) 97 Wn.2d 1117; 119 Wn.2d 1105, effective September 1, 1992
11.7 87 Wn.2d 1140, effective January 1, 1977
12 98 Wn.2d 1101, effective January 21, 1983
(b)(2)(x) 100 Wn.2d 1101, effective October 28, 1983
(d) 104 Wn.2d 1171, effective September 13, 1985
13 115 Wn.2d 1105, effective September 1, 1990
14 115 Wn.2d 1106, effective September 1, 1990
15 124 Wn.2d 1107, effective September 1, 1994
RULES FOR LAWYER DISCIPLINE (RLD)
Basic Set: 98 Wn.2d 1106, effective January 21, 1983
Amended to replace references to "state bar" counsel with
"disciplinary" counsel and references to "complaint" and "complainant"
with "grievance" and "grievant", 119 Wn.2d 1106, effective September
1, 1992.
Rules Changed:
1.1
(i) 104 Wn.2d 1178, effective October 11, 1985
(j) 104 Wn.2d 1178; 115 Wn.2d 1158, effective March 1, 1991
2.2
(a) 120 Wn.2d 1101, effective March 19, 1993
2.3
(a) 119 Wn.2d 1112, effective September 1, 1992
(f) 115 Wn.2d 1110; 122 Wn.2d 1113, effective October 29, 1993
2.4
(d) 105 Wn.2d 1101; 119 Wn.2d 1115; 122 Wn.2d 1114, effective
October 29, 1993
2.5
(d) 115 Wn.2d 1111, effective September 1, 1990
2.8
(b) 115 Wn.2d 1111, effective September 1, 1990
2.9
(a) 115 Wn.2d 1112; 119 Wn.2d 1122, effective September 1, 1992
3.1 112 Wn.2d 1148, effective June 30, 1989
4.1
(a) 119 Wn.2d 1253, effective July 10, 1992
4.4
(a) 112 Wn.2d 1102, effective September 1, 1989
4.5
(c) 112 Wn.2d 1104, effective September 1, 1989
4.6
(c) 112 Wn.2d 1104, effective September 1, 1989
4.10 112 Wn.2d 1104, effective September 1, 1989
4.10A 112 Wn.2d 1107, effective September 1, 1989
4.14
(b) 122 Wn.2d 1115, effective October 29, 1993
(c) 122 Wn.2d 1115, effective October 29, 1993
(d) 122 Wn.2d 1115, effective October 29, 1993
5.1 105 Wn.2d 1102, effective February 28, 1986
5.5A 105 Wn.2d 1102, effective February 28, 1986
(a) 115 Wn.2d 1113, effective September 1, 1990
(b) 115 Wn.2d 1113, effective September 1, 1990
(e) 115 Wn.2d 1113; 122 Wn.2d 1116, effective October 29, 1993
5.5B 115 Wn.2d 1114, effective September 1, 1990
5.7
(a) 105 Wn.2d 1103; 115 Wn.2d 1114, effective September 1, 1990
(c) 110 Wn.2d 1136; 115 Wn.2d 1114, effective September 1, 1990
(d) 105 Wn.2d 1103; 115 Wn.2d 1114, effective September 1, 1990
6.7
(b) 105 Wn.2d 1104, effective February 28, 1986
9.1
(a) 108 Wn.2d 1108; 119 Wn.2d 1171, effective September 1, 1992
(b) 124 Wn.2d 1108, effective September 1, 1994
9.3 119 Wn.2d 1172, effective September 1, 1992
9.4 119 Wn.2d 1175, effective September 1, 1992
9.5 119 Wn.2d 1176, effective September 1, 1992
9.6 119 Wn.2d 1177; 120 Wn.2d 1101, effective March 19, 1993
10.3
(b) 115 Wn.2d 1115, effective September 1, 1990
11.1
(a) 116 Wn.2d 1101, effective June 14, 1991
(b) 115 Wn.2d 1116, effective September 1, 1990
(g) 122 Wn.2d 1116, effective October 29, 1993
(l) 119 Wn.2d 1185, effective September 1, 1992
(m) 115 Wn.2d 1116; 124 Wn.2d 1108, effective September 1, 1994
12.3 115 Wn.2d 1116, effective September 1, 1990
12.8
(b) 115 Wn.2d 1117, effective September 1, 1990
12.11 108 Wn.2d 1253, effective September 3, 1987
12.17 108 Wn.2d 1254, effective September 3, 1987
Title 13 115 Wn.2d 1159, effective March 1, 1991
13.1 104 Wn.2d 1178, effective October 11, 1985
13.3 115 Wn.2d 1117, effective September 1, 1990
(a) 104 Wn.2d 1179, effective October 11, 1985
13.4 115 Wn.2d 1159, effective March 1, 1991
13.5 115 Wn.2d 1117, effective September 1, 1990
13.6 115 Wn.2d 1118, effective September 1, 1990
JUDICIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM COMMITTEE RULES (JISCR)
Basic Set: 87 Wn.2d 1124, effective May 15 and July 1, 1976
Rules Changed:
2 108 Wn.2d 1234, effective July 1, 1987
15 95 Wn.2d 1103; 108 Wn.2d 1236, effective July 1, 1987
16 95 Wn.2d 1105, effective March 20, 1981
17 95 Wn.2d 1105, effective March 20, 1981
18 123 Wn.2d 1101, effective March 18, 1994
RULES OF EVIDENCE (ER)
Basic Set: 91 Wn.2d 1117, effective April 2, 1979
Rules Changed:
104
(c) 119 Wn.2d 1200, effective September 1, 1992
(d) 119 Wn.2d 1200, effective September 1, 1992
404 119 Wn.2d 1200, effective September 1, 1992
405
(b) 119 Wn.2d 1201, effective September 1, 1992
411 119 Wn.2d 1201, effective September 1, 1992
412 110 Wn.2d 1126, effective September 1, 1988
501 110 Wn.2d 1126; 119 Wn.2d 1201, effective September 1, 1992
602 119 Wn.2d 1203, effective September 1, 1992
603 119 Wn.2d 1203, effective September 1, 1992
604 119 Wn.2d 1204, effective September 1, 1992
606 119 Wn.2d 1204, effective September 1, 1992
607 119 Wn.2d 1204, effective September 1, 1992
608
(b) 119 Wn.2d 1204, effective September 1, 1992
609
(a) 110 Wn.2d 1128, effective September 1, 1988
610 119 Wn.2d 1205, effective September 1, 1992
611
(c) 119 Wn.2d 1206, effective September 1, 1992
612 119 Wn.2d 1206, effective September 1, 1992
613 119 Wn.2d 1206, effective September 1, 1992
615 119 Wn.2d 1207, effective September 1, 1992
701 119 Wn.2d 1207, effective September 1, 1992
703 119 Wn.2d 1208, effective September 1, 1992
705 119 Wn.2d 1208, effective September 1, 1992
706
(a) 119 Wn.2d 1208, effective September 1, 1992
801
(a) 119 Wn.2d 1209, effective September 1, 1992
(d) 119 Wn.2d 1209, effective September 1, 1992
803
(a) 119 Wn.2d 1209, effective September 1, 1992
804 119 Wn.2d 1213, effective September 1, 1992
806 119 Wn.2d 1215, effective September 1, 1992
807 110 Wn.2d 1129, effective September 1, 1988
Title 9 119 Wn.2d 1255, effective September 18, 1992
902
(b) 119 Wn.2d 1216, effective September 1, 1992
(c) 119 Wn.2d 1216, effective September 1, 1992
(d) 110 Wn.2d 1129, effective September 1, 1988
(g) 93 Wn.2d 1108, effective August 27, 1980
904 119 Wn.2d 1255, effective September 18, 1992
(b) 122 Wn.2d 1117, effective October 29, 1993
1001
(b) 93 Wn.2d 1108, effective August 27, 1980
(c)(3) 92 Wn.2d 1103; 93 Wn.2d 1109, effective August 27, 1980
1004
(c) 119 Wn.2d 1218, effective September 1, 1992
1007 119 Wn.2d 1218, effective September 1, 1992
1101
(c) 119 Wn.2d 1218, effective September 1, 1992
SUPREME COURT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (SAR)
Basic Set: 76 Wn.2d xv, effective September 12, 1969
Rules Changed:
4 100 Wn.2d 1101, effective January 20, 1984
12 89 Wn.2d 1101, effective January 30, 1978
15 Rescinded 86 Wn.2d 1335; new rule 91 Wn.2d 1193, effective
January 1, 1979
17 110 Wn.2d 1122, effective July 1, 1988
18 87 Wn.2d 1104, effective July 1, 1976
19 117 Wn.2d 1106, effective November 29, 1991
21 87 Wn.2d 1147, effective January 1, 1977
(c) 101 Wn.2d 1245, effective July 20, 1984
22 83 Wn.2d 1142, effective March 1, 1974
23 94 Wn.2d 1106, effective January 1, 1981
COURT OF APPEALS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (CAR)
Basic Set: 76 Wn.2d xcii, effective September 12, 1969
Rules Changed:
4 89 Wn.2d 1102; 108 Wn.2d 1238, effective July 17, 1987
8 89 Wn.2d 1102, effective January 30, 1978
15 80 Wn.2d 1106; rescinded 86 Wn.2d 1335, effective July 1, 1976
16 89 Wn.2d 1102, effective January 30, 1978
(c) 92 Wn.2d 1101; 121 Wn.2d 1114, effective September 1, 1993
21 86 Wn.2d 1120; 88 Wn.2d 1116; 92 Wn.2d 1102; 103 Wn.2d 1102,
effective June 7, 1985
(c) 106 Wn.2d 1130, effective July 4, 1986
23 89 Wn.2d 1103, effective January 30, 1978
24 Rescinded 86 Wn.2d 1335, effective July 1, 1976
25 83 Wn.2d 1143, effective March 1, 1974
26 106 Wn.2d 1130, effective July 4, 1986
RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE (RAP)
Basic Set: 86 Wn.2d 1133, effective July 1, 1976
Rules Changed:
1.1
(a) 124 Wn.2d 1109, effective September 1, 1994
(e) 90 Wn.2d 1137, effective July 1, 1978
2.1
(a) 87 Wn.2d 1112, effective July 2, 1976
(c) 124 Wn.2d 1109, effective September 1, 1994
2.2
(a) 104 Wn.2d 1139, effective September 1, 1985
(a)(1) 104 Wn.2d 1139, effective September 1, 1985
(a)(2) 104 Wn.2d 1139, effective September 1, 1985
(a)(5) 90 Wn.2d 1137, effective July 1, 1978
(a)(8) 124 Wn.2d 1109, effective September 1, 1994
(b) 94 Wn.2d 1131, effective January 1, 1981
(b)(5) 90 Wn.2d 1138; 115 Wn.2d 1118, effective September 1, 19 90
(b)(6) 115 Wn.2d 1118, effective September 1, 1990
(c) 94 Wn.2d 1131, effective January 1, 1981
(d) 94 Wn.2d 1131; 112 Wn.2d 1111, effective September 1, 1989
2.3
(a) 104 Wn.2d 1140, effective September 1, 1985
(b) 94 Wn.2d 1132, effective January 1, 1981
(c) 94 Wn.2d 1132, effective January 1, 1981
(d) 94 Wn.2d 1132, effective January 1, 1981
2.4
(c) 124 Wn.2d 1110, effective September 1, 1994
(f) 124 Wn.2d 1110, effective September 1, 1994
(g) 124 Wn.2d 1110, effective September 1, 1994
2.5
(a) 124 Wn.2d 1111, effective September 1, 1994
(b) 104 Wn.2d 1141; 124 Wn.2d 1111, effective September 1, 1994
3.3
(a) 124 Wn.2d 1112, effective September 1, 1994
4.2
(b) 115 Wn.2d 1119, effective September 1, 1990
(c) 115 Wn.2d 1119; 124 Wn.2d 1112, effective September 1, 1994
(d) 115 Wn.2d 1119; 124 Wn.2d 1112, effective September 1, 1994
(e) 115 Wn.2d 1119, effective September 1, 1990
4.3 115 Wn.2d 1121, effective September 1, 1990
5.1
(f) 87 Wn.2d 1112; 124 Wn.2d 1113, effective September 1, 1994
5.2
(a) 87 Wn.2d 1112, effective July 2, 1976
(b) 87 Wn.2d 1112; 104 Wn.2d 1141, effective September 1, 1985
(e) 104 Wn.2d 1141; 124 Wn.2d 1113, effective September 1, 1994
(f) 104 Wn.2d 1141; 124 Wn.2d 1113, effective September 1, 1994
5.3
(a) 115 Wn.2d 1121; 124 Wn.2d 1114, effective September 1, 1994
(b) 124 Wn.2d 1114, effective September 1, 1994
(e) 124 Wn.2d 1114, effective September 1, 1994
(h) 104 Wn.2d 1142, effective September 1, 1985
(j) 106 Wn.2d 1101, effective September 1, 1986
5.4 124 Wn.2d 1115, effective September 1, 1994
5.5 88 Wn.2d 1102, effective February 28, 1977
(a) 124 Wn.2d 1115, effective September 1, 1994
(b) 124 Wn.2d 1115, effective September 1, 1994
(d) 115 Wn.2d 1122; 124 Wn.2d 1115, effective September 1, 1994
(e) 115 Wn.2d 1122; rescinded 124 Wn.2d 1115, effective September
1, 1994
(h) 115 Wn.2d 1122, effective September 1, 1990
6.3 124 Wn.2d 1119, effective September 1, 1994
7.2
(c) 104 Wn.2d 1143; 115 Wn.2d 1123, effective September 1, 1990
(d) 115 Wn.2d 1123; 124 Wn.2d 1119, effective September 1, 1994
(e) 115 Wn.2d 1123; 124 Wn.2d 1119, effective September 1, 1994
(f) 116 Wn.2d 1103, effective September 1, 1991
(h) 115 Wn.2d 1123, effective September 1, 1990
(i) 87 Wn.2d 1111, effective July 2, 1976
(j) 90 Wn.2d 1138; 104 Wn.2d 1143; 108 Wn.2d 1109, effective
September 1, 1987
(k) 104 Wn.2d 1143, effective September 1, 1985
(l) 104 Wn.2d 1143, effective September 1, 1985
8.1
(b) 104 Wn.2d 1144; 115 Wn.2d 1124; 124 Wn.2d 1120, effective
September 1, 1994
(c) 115 Wn.2d 1124; 124 Wn.2d 1120, effective September 1, 1994
(d) 104 Wn.2d 1145; 115 Wn.2d 1124; 124 Wn.2d 1120, effective
September 1, 1994
(e) 104 Wn.2d 1145; 115 Wn.2d 1124, effective September 1, 1990
(f) 104 Wn.2d 1145; 115 Wn.2d 1124, effective September 1, 1990
(g) 115 Wn.2d 1124, effective September 1, 1990
(h) 115 Wn.2d 1124; 124 Wn.2d 1120, effective September 1, 1994
8.2 90 Wn.2d 1138; 115 Wn.2d 1127, effective September 1, 1990
8.3 115 Wn.2d 1128, effective September 1, 1990
8.4 115 Wn.2d 1128, effective September 1, 1990
9.1
(a) 124 Wn.2d 1123, effective September 1, 1994
(b) 104 Wn.2d 1145, effective September 1, 1985
9.2
(a) 122 Wn.2d 1121; 124 Wn.2d 1123, effective September 1, 1994
(b) 121 Wn.2d 1115, effective September 1, 1993
(e) 104 Wn.2d 1145; 124 Wn.2d 1123, effective September 1, 1994
(g) 87 Wn.2d 1113; rescinded 124 Wn.2d 1123, effective September 1,
1994
9.3 122 Wn.2d 1121, effective December 10, 1993
9.4 122 Wn.2d 1121, effective December 10, 1993
9.5 104 Wn.2d 1146; 115 Wn.2d 1129, effective September 1, 1990
(a) 115 Wn.2d 1154; 122 Wn.2d 1122; 124 Wn.2d 1124, effective
September 1, 1994
(b) 115 Wn.2d 1154; 122 Wn.2d 1122; 124 Wn.2d 1124, effective
September 1, 1994
(c) 122 Wn.2d 1122; 124 Wn.2d 1124, effective September 1, 1994
9.6 104 Wn.2d 1147; 115 Wn.2d 1131, effective September 1, 1990
(b) 124 Wn.2d 1126, effective September 1, 1994
(c) 124 Wn.2d 1126, effective September 1, 1994
9.7
(a) 89 Wn.2d 1107; 124 Wn.2d 1127, effective September 1, 1994
(c) 124 Wn.2d 1127, effective September 1, 1994
9.8
(a) 124 Wn.2d 1127, effective September 1, 1994
(c) 87 Wn.2d 1113, effective July 2, 1976
9.10 124 Wn.2d 1128, effective September 1, 1994
9.11
(a) 104 Wn.2d 1148; 124 Wn.2d 1128, effective September 1, 1994
9.12 104 Wn.2d 1148; 115 Wn.2d 1132, effective September 1, 1 990
9.13 124 Wn.2d 1129, effective September 1, 1994
10.2
(c) 116 Wn.2d 1104, effective September 1, 1991
(e) 124 Wn.2d 1129, effective September 1, 1994
(h) 115 Wn.2d 1132, effective September 1, 1990
(i) 115 Wn.2d 1132, effective September 1, 1990
10.3
(e) 104 Wn.2d 1148, effective September 1, 1985
(g) 124 Wn.2d 1124, effective September 1, 1994
(h) 124 Wn.2d 1124, effective September 1, 1994
10.4
(a) 104 Wn.2d 1149; 111 Wn.2d 1101; 115 Wn.2d 1132; 121 Wn.2d 1115,
effective September 1, 1993
(b) 89 Wn.2d 1105; 90 Wn.2d 1149; 111 Wn.2d 1101; 115 Wn.2d 1132,
effective September 1, 1990
(c) 124 Wn.2d 1130, effective September 1, 1994
(d) 87 Wn.2d 1113, effective July 2, 1976
(g) 87 Wn.2d 1113, effective July 2, 1976
(h) 104 Wn.2d 1149, effective September 1, 1985
10.5
(a) 87 Wn.2d 1101, effective July 1, 1976
(b) 115 Wn.2d 1133, effective September 1, 1990
(c) 115 Wn.2d 1133, effective September 1, 1990
10.7 87 Wn.2d 1114, effective July 2, 1976
11.4 124 Wn.2d 1130, effective September 1, 1994
12.2 104 Wn.2d 1150; 124 Wn.2d 1130, effective September 1, 1994
12.3
(d) 119 Wn.2d 1256, effective September 18, 1992
(e) 119 Wn.2d 1256, effective September 18, 1992
12.4
(a) 87 Wn.2d 1114; 99 Wn.2d 1103; 115 Wn.2d 1133; 124 Wn.2d 1131,
effective September 1, 1994
(e) 87 Wn.2d 1114, effective July 2, 1976
(h) 124 Wn.2d 1131, effective September 1, 1994
12.5
(a) 104 Wn.2d 1150, effective September 1, 1985
(b) 93 Wn.2d 1101; 115 Wn.2d 1134, effective September 1, 1990
(c) 121 Wn.2d 1116, effective September 1, 1993
(d) 94 Wn.2d 1133, effective January 1, 1981
12.6 121 Wn.2d 1117, effective September 1, 1993
12.7
(c) 124 Wn.2d 1131, effective September 1, 1994
12.8 124 Wn.2d 1131, effective September 1, 1994
12.9
(b) 124 Wn.2d 1132, effective September 1, 1994
13.1
(a) 93 Wn.2d 1102, effective June 7, 1979
13.2 Rescinded 93 Wn.2d 1102, effective June 7, 1979
13.3
(a) 93 Wn.2d 1102, effective June 7, 1979
(b) 93 Wn.2d 1102; 99 Wn.2d 1103; 124 Wn.2d 1132, effective
September 1, 1994
13.4
(a) 99 Wn.2d 1103; 115 Wn.2d 1134; 119 Wn.2d 1257; 124 Wn.2d 1132,
effective September 1, 1994
(c) 124 Wn.2d 1132, effective September 1, 1994
(d) 115 Wn.2d 1134; 124 Wn.2d 1132, effective September 1, 1994
(f) 115 Wn.2d 1134, effective September 1, 1990
(h) 115 Wn.2d 1134, effective September 1, 1990
(i) 115 Wn.2d 1134, effective September 1, 1990
13.5
(c) 115 Wn.2d 1135, effective September 1, 1990
13.6 93 Wn.2d 1103; 115 Wn.2d 1136, effective September 1, 1990
13.7 93 Wn.2d 1103, effective June 7, 1979
(a) 115 Wn.2d 1136, effective September 1, 1990
(b) 124 Wn.2d 1134, effective September 1, 1994
(d) 115 Wn.2d 1136, effective September 1, 1990
(e) 115 Wn.2d 1136, effective September 1, 1990
14.3
(a) 87 Wn.2d 1101; 104 Wn.2d 1150; 115 Wn.2d 1137; 124 Wn.2d 1134,
effective September 1, 1994
(b) 87 Wn.2d 1114; 115 Wn.2d 1137, effective September 1, 1990
14.4
(a) 87 Wn.2d 1131, effective January 1, 1977
15.2
(a) 87 Wn.2d 1115; 90 Wn.2d 1138; 124 Wn.2d 1135, effective
September 1, 1994
(b) 90 Wn.2d 1139, effective July 1, 1978
(g) 92 Wn.2d 1104, effective January 1, 1980
(h) 124 Wn.2d 1135, effective September 1, 1994
15.4
(c) 115 Wn.2d 1155; 124 Wn.2d 1136, effective September 1, 1994
(d) 101 Wn.2d 1138, effective September 1, 1984
15.6 87 Wn.2d 1115, effective July 2, 1976
16.1
(g) 119 Wn.2d 1219, effective September 1, 1992
16.2
(d) 104 Wn.2d 1151, effective September 1, 1985
16.4
(d) 87 Wn.2d 1116; 116 Wn.2d 1104, effective September 1, 1991
16.10
(e) 115 Wn.2d 1138, effective September 1, 1990
16.11 87 Wn.2d 1131, effective January 1, 1977
16.12 87 Wn.2d 1132, effective January 1, 1977
16.13 87 Wn.2d 1116, effective July 2, 1976
16.14 87 Wn.2d 1133, effective January 1, 1977
16.15
(b) 87 Wn.2d 1134, effective January 1, 1977
(d) 87 Wn.2d 1134, effective January 1, 1977
(f) 87 Wn.2d 1134, effective January 1, 1977
16.16
(e) 115 Wn.2d 1138, effective September 1, 1990
16.17 87 Wn.2d 1111, effective July 2, 1976
16.18 119 Wn.2d 1220, effective September 1, 1992
17.1 101 Wn.2d 1140, effective September 1, 1984
17.2
(a) 119 Wn.2d 1257, effective September 18, 1992
(b) 87 Wn.2d 1116, effective July 2, 1976
17.3
(c) 115 Wn.2d 1138, effective September 1, 1990
17.4 124 Wn.2d 1136, effective September 1, 1994
(d) 87 Wn.2d 1117, effective July 2, 1976
(e) 115 Wn.2d 1138; 124 Wn.2d 1136, effective September 1, 1994
(f) 124 Wn.2d 1136, effective September 1, 1994
17.5
(c) 87 Wn.2d 1117; 115 Wn.2d 1139, effective September 1, 1990
17.7 124 Wn.2d 1138, effective September 1, 1994
17.8 Rescinded 87 Wn.2d 1112, effective July 2, 1976
18.1 87 Wn.2d 1117; 115 Wn.2d 1139, effective September 1, 1990
(e) 124 Wn.2d 1139, effective September 1, 1994
(j) 124 Wn.2d 1139, effective September 1, 1994
18.3 87 Wn.2d 1117; 121 Wn.2d 1117, effective September 1, 1993
(a) 124 Wn.2d 1140, effective September 1, 1994
18.4
(b) 121 Wn.2d 1118, effective September 1, 1993
(c) 121 Wn.2d 1118, effective September 1, 1993
(d) 121 Wn.2d 1118, effective September 1, 1993
18.5
(d) 121 Wn.2d 1119, effective September 1, 1993
18.6
(a) 115 Wn.2d 1141, effective September 1, 1990
18.7 115 Wn.2d 1141; 124 Wn.2d 1141, effective September 1, 1994
18.8
(c) 87 Wn.2d 1117, effective July 2, 1976
18.9
(a) 115 Wn.2d 1141; 124 Wn.2d 1141, effective September 1, 1994
(b) 115 Wn.2d 1141, effective September 1, 1990
18.11 Rescinded 88 Wn.2d 1102, effective February 28, 1977
18.12 87 Wn.2d 1111; 124 Wn.2d 1142, effective September 1, 1994
18.13 90 Wn.2d 1140, effective July 1, 1978
(e) 116 Wn.2d 1104, effective September 1, 1991
18.14 101 Wn.2d 1140, effective September 1, 1984
(a) 111 Wn.2d 1102, effective September 23, 1988
(b) 111 Wn.2d 1102, effective September 23, 1988
(c) Corrected 102 Wn.2d 1116; amended 115 Wn.2d 1142, effective
September 1, 1990
(d) 111 Wn.2d 1102, effective September 23, 1988
(e) 111 Wn.2d 1102; 124 Wn.2d 1142, effective September 1, 1994
18.15 101 Wn.2d 1107, effective July 1, 1984
(g) 116 Wn.2d 1104, effective September 1, 1991
18.16 111 Wn.2d 1104, effective September 23, 1988
18.23 115 Wn.2d 1143, effective September 1, 1990
Forms 1-6,9-16 124 Wn.2d 1143, effective September 1, 1994
Form 17 115 Wn.2d 1143, effective September 1, 1990
Forms 18-21 124 Wn.2d 1143, effective September 1, 1994
SUPERIOR COURT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (AR)
Basic Set: 83 Wn.2d 1143, effective March 1, 1974
Rules Changed:
2 114 Wn.2d 1101, effective April 20, 1990
3 115 Wn.2d 1160, effective December 28, 1990
4 115 Wn.2d 1161, effective December 28, 1990
5 116 Wn.2d 1105, effective September 1, 1991
SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL RULES (CR)
Basic Set: 71 Wn.2d xvii, effective July 1, 1967
Rules Changed:
2A 112 Wn.2d 1112, effective September 1, 1989
3
(a) 80 Wn.2d 1182; 90 Wn.2d 1141, effective September 1, 1978
4
() Rescinded 90 Wn.2d 1141, effective September 1, 1978
(a) 90 Wn.2d 1142, effective September 1, 1978
(b) 90 Wn.2d 1142; 112 Wn.2d 1112, effective September 1, 1989
(2) 93 Wn.2d 1104, effective July 1, 1980
(c) 80 Wn.2d 1112, effective January 1, 1972
(d) 88 Wn.2d 1111; 121 Wn.2d 1119, effective September 1, 1993
(1) 90 Wn.2d 1143, effective September 1, 1978
(3) 124 Wn.2d 1161, effective September 1, 1994
(e)(2) 93 Wn.2d 1105, effective July 1, 1980
(g) 88 Wn.2d 1112, effective July 1, 1977
(i) 104 Wn.2d 1151, effective September 1, 1985
(j) 90 Wn.2d 1143, effective September 1, 1978
4.1 90 Wn.2d 1144; 93 Wn.2d 1105; 112 Wn.2d 1113, effective
September 1, 1989
5
(a) 80 Wn.2d 1188, effective July 1, 1972
(b) 99 Wn.2d 1103, effective September 1, 1983
(d)(1) 90 Wn.2d 1145; 110 Wn.2d 1129; 122 Wn.2d 1117, effective
October 29, 1993
(d)(2) 90 Wn.2d 1145, effective September 1, 1978
(d)(3) 90 Wn.2d 1145, effective September 1, 1978
(e) 122 Wn.2d 1101, effective September 17, 1993
(f) 122 Wn.2d 1101, effective September 17, 1993
(i) 110 Wn.2d 1130, effective September 1, 1988
(j) 121 Wn.2d 1120, effective September 1, 1993
7
(b) 104 Wn.2d 1152; 124 Wn.2d 1162, effective September 1, 1994
8
(c) 119 Wn.2d 1257, effective September 18, 1992
9
(i) 104 Wn.2d 1153, effective September 1, 1985
(k) 99 Wn.2d 1106, effective September 1, 1983
10
(d) 112 Wn.2d 1115, effective September 1, 1990
11 83 Wn.2d 1120; 104 Wn.2d 1153; 115 Wn.2d 1144; 122 Wn.2d 1102,
effective September 17, 1993
12
(a) 80 Wn.2d 1112; 92 Wn.2d 1104, effective January 1, 1980
(i) 119 Wn.2d 1258, effective September 18, 1992
19
(e) 93 Wn.2d 1107, effective July 1, 1980
20
(c) 93 Wn.2d 1107, effective July 1, 1980
26 80 Wn.2d 1189, effective July 1, 1972
(a) 104 Wn.2d 1154, effective September 1, 1985
(b) 104 Wn.2d 1154; 115 Wn.2d 1145, effective September 1, 1990;
implementation of 115 Wn.2d 1145 amendments suspended by order
dated August 13, 1990; 115 Wn.2d 1162; 122 Wn.2d 1103,
effective September 17, 1993
(c) 112 Wn.2d 1115, effective September 1, 1989
(f) 104 Wn.2d 1157, effective September 1, 1985
(g) 104 Wn.2d 1158, effective September 1, 1985
(h) 112 Wn.2d 1116, effective September 1, 1989
(i) 119 Wn.2d 1222, effective September 1, 1992
28
() 121 Wn.2d 1120, effective September 1, 1993
(b) 104 Wn.2d 1159, effective September 1, 1985
29 80 Wn.2d 1193, effective July 1, 1972
30 80 Wn.2d 1193, effective July 1, 1972
(b) 104 Wn.2d 1160; 112 Wn.2d 1116, effective September 1, 1989
(c) 91 Wn.2d 1191; 121 Wn.2d 1121, effective September 1, 1993
(e) 121 Wn.2d 1121, effective September 1, 1993
(f) 110 Wn.2d 1130, effective September 1, 1988
(h) 121 Wn.2d 1121, effective September 1, 1993
31 80 Wn.2d 1198; 110 Wn.2d 1131, effective September 1, 1988
32 80 Wn.2d 1199, effective July 1, 1972
(a) 99 Wn.2d 1107; 121 Wn.2d 1123, effective September 1, 1993
33 80 Wn.2d 1202, effective July 1, 1972
(a) 104 Wn.2d 1162; 112 Wn.2d 1121; 122 Wn.2d 1118, effective
October 29, 1993
(b) 122 Wn.2d 1118, effective October 29, 1993
(c) 104 Wn.2d 1163, effective September 1, 1985
34 80 Wn.2d 1204, effective July 1, 1972
(b) 104 Wn.2d 1163; 112 Wn.2d 1122, effective September 1, 1989
35 80 Wn.2d 1205; 122 Wn.2d 1106, effective September 17, 1993
36 80 Wn.2d 1206, effective July 1, 1972
(a) 104 Wn.2d 1164; 112 Wn.2d 1122, effective September 1, 1989
37 80 Wn.2d 1208, effective July 1, 1972
(a) 104 Wn.2d 1166; 119 Wn.2d 1222, effective September 1, 1992
(b) 104 Wn.2d 1167, effective September 1, 1985
(d) 121 Wn.2d 1125, effective September 1, 1993
(e) 104 Wn.2d 1169, effective September 1, 1985
38
(b) 80 Wn.2d 1113, effective January 1, 1972
(e) 82 Wn.2d 1182; rescinded 95 Wn.2d 1106, effective August 7,
1981
43
(b) 91 Wn.2d 1192, effective April 2, 1979
(c) 91 Wn.2d 1192, effective April 2, 1979
(f) 110 Wn.2d 1132, effective September 1, 1988
(i) 87 Wn.2d 1122; 91 Wn.2d 1192, effective April 2, 1979
(j) 87 Wn.2d 1122, effective January 1, 1977
44
(a) 104 Wn.2d 1169; 121 Wn.2d 1126, effective September 1, 1993
44.1 88 Wn.2d 1113; 99 Wn.2d 1108, effective September 1, 1983
45
(d)(1) 80 Wn.2d 1212; 121 Wn.2d 1127, effective September 1, 1993
(d)(2) 80 Wn.2d 1212, effective July 1, 1972
(g) 99 Wn.2d 1109, effective September 1, 1983
47
(b) 112 Wn.2d 1124; 114 Wn.2d 1101, effective April 20, 1990
(i) 99 Wn.2d 1109, effective September 1, 1983
(j) 83 Wn.2d 1147, effective July 1, 1974
50
(a) 122 Wn.2d 1107, effective September 17, 1993
(b) 93 Wn.2d 1107; 101 Wn.2d 1142; 122 Wn.2d 1107, effective
September 17, 1993
(c) 87 Wn.2d 1123; 122 Wn.2d 1107, effective September 17, 1993
51
(d) 72 Wn.2d xvi, effective November 3, 1967
(d)(2) 87 Wn.2d 1123, effective January 1, 1977
(d)(3) 73 Wn.2d xix, effective March 29, 1968
52
(a) 109 Wn.2d 1101, effective January 1, 1988
(c) 104 Wn.2d 1170, effective September 1, 1985
53.3 122 Wn.2d 1109, effective September 17, 1993
54
(b) 112 Wn.2d 1125, effective September 1, 1989
55
(a)(4) 90 Wn.2d 1145, effective September 1, 1978
(b)(3) 88 Wn.2d 1114, effective July 1, 1977
(c) 94 Wn.2d 1133, effective January 1, 1981
56
(a) 110 Wn.2d 1134, effective September 1, 1988
(b) 110 Wn.2d 1134, effective September 1, 1988
(c) 104 Wn.2d 1170; 110 Wn.2d 1134; 121 Wn.2d 1128, effective
September 1, 1993
(e) 90 Wn.2d 1145, effective September 1, 1978
(h) 115 Wn.2d 1148, effective September 1, 1990
59 101 Wn.2d 1142, effective September 1, 1984
(b) 93 Wn.2d 1108; 112 Wn.2d 1126, effective September 1, 1989
(i) 93 Wn.2d 1108, effective July 1, 1980
60
(a) 81 Wn.2d 1102; 87 Wn.2d 1123, effective January 1, 1977
62
(a) 87 Wn.2d 1124; 115 Wn.2d 1148, effective September 1, 1990
(c) Rescinded 86 Wn.2d 1335, effective July 1, 1976
(d) Rescinded 86 Wn.2d 1335, effective July 1, 1976
(e) Rescinded 86 Wn.2d 1335, effective July 1, 1976
(g) Rescinded 86 Wn.2d 1335, effective July 1, 1976
65
(b) 94 Wn.2d 1134, effective January 1, 1981
(c) 83 Wn.2d 1147; 94 Wn.2d 1135; 112 Wn.2d 1126, effective
September 1, 1989
67 104 Wn.2d 1171, effective September 1, 1985
69
(a) 121 Wn.2d 1129, effective September 1, 1993
71 87 Wn.2d 1105, effective July 1, 1976
(c) 104 Wn.2d 1179, effective October 11, 1985
(d) 115 Wn.2d 1149, effective September 1, 1990
77
(f) 90 Wn.2d 1101, effective May 24, 1978
(h) 119 Wn.2d 1224, effective September 1, 1992
78
(d) 110 Wn.2d 1136, effective September 1, 1988
79
(e) 113 Wn.2d 1106, effective November 17, 1989
(f) 74 Wn.2d xxii, effective November 25, 1968
80
(b) 101 Wn.2d 1145; 108 Wn.2d 1104, effective May 8, 1987
(c) 122 Wn.2d 1123, effective December 10, 1993
82 85 Wn.2d 1105; 90 Wn.2d 1146; 94 Wn.2d 1135, effective January
1, 1981
83 86 Wn.2d 1117; 94 Wn.2d 1101, effective January 1, 1981
SUPERIOR COURT MANDATORY ARBITRATION RULES (MAR)
Basic Set: 93 Wn.2d 1109, effective July 1, 1980
Rules Changed:
1.2 101 Wn.2d 1146; 112 Wn.2d 1127, effective September 1, 1989
1.3
(b) 112 Wn.2d 1127; 116 Wn.2d 1105, effective September 1, 1991
3.2 112 Wn.2d 1128; 124 Wn.2d 1162, effective September 1, 1994
5.2 124 Wn.2d 1163, effective September 1, 1994
5.3 112 Wn.2d 1128, effective September 1, 1989
(a) 124 Wn.2d 1163, effective September 1, 1994
(d) 124 Wn.2d 1163, effective September 1, 1994
(e) 124 Wn.2d 1163, effective September 1, 1994
6.2 121 Wn.2d 1129; 124 Wn.2d 1165, effective September 1, 1994
6.3 124 Wn.2d 1165, effective September 1, 1994
7.1
(a) 112 Wn.2d 1130, effective September 1, 1989
7.2 112 Wn.2d 1131, effective September 1, 1989
7.3 112 Wn.2d 1132; 121 Wn.2d 1129, effective September 1, 1993
SUPERIOR COURT SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS RULES (SPR)
Basic Set: 71 Wn.2d cxliv, effective July 1, 1967
Rules Changed:
90.04W 112 Wn.2d 1132, effective September 1, 1989
91.04W Rescinded 112 Wn.2d 1132, effective September 1, 1989
(f) 87 Wn.2d 1107, effective July 1, 1976
93.04W 112 Wn.2d 1133, effective September 1, 1989
94.04W Rescinded 84 Wn.2d 1101, effective January 1, 1974
94.05W 82 Wn.2d 1181; rescinded 83 Wn.2d 1147, effective April 9, 1974
98.04W Abrogated 76 Wn.2d clxiii, effective July 13, 1969
98.08W 112 Wn.2d 1134, effective September 1, 1989
98.12W 112 Wn.2d 1134, effective September 1, 1989
98.16W 80 Wn.2d 1213, effective July 1, 1972
(a) 83 Wn.2d 1149; 112 Wn.2d 1135, effective September 1, 1989
(c) 112 Wn.2d 1135, effective September 1, 1989
(d) 83 Wn.2d 1150; 101 Wn.2d 1146; 112 Wn.2d 1135, effective
September 1, 1989
(e) 83 Wn.2d 1150; 112 Wn.2d 1137, effective September 1, 1989
98.20W Rescinded 112 Wn.2d 1137, effective September 1, 1989
SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL RULES (CrR)
Basic Set: 82 Wn.2d 1114, effective July 1, 1973
Rules Changed:
1.5 112 Wn.2d 1137, effective September 1, 1990
2.1 106 Wn.2d 1101; 123 Wn.2d 1101, effective March 18, 1994
(f) 101 Wn.2d 1109, effective July 1, 1984
2.2 99 Wn.2d 1110; 106 Wn.2d 1102, effective September 1, 1986
2.3 99 Wn.2d 1112; 106 Wn.2d 1105, effective September 1, 1986
3.1 106 Wn.2d 1107, effective September 1, 1986
3.2 99 Wn.2d 1115; 106 Wn.2d 1109, effective September 1, 1986
(a) 106 Wn.2d 1131, effective September 1, 1986
(b) 106 Wn.2d 1131, effective September 1, 1986
(c) 106 Wn.2d 1133, effective September 1, 1986
(f) 116 Wn.2d 1105, effective September 1, 1991
(h) 86 Wn.2d 1335; 106 Wn.2d 1134, effective September 1, 1986
(i) 106 Wn.2d 1135, effective September 1, 1986
3.2A 93 Wn.2d 1122; 119 Wn.2d 1224, effective July 1, 1992
3.2B 119 Wn.2d 1224, effective July 1, 1992
3.3 87 Wn.2d 1102; 90 Wn.2d 1149; 93 Wn.2d 1123, effective August
1, 1980
(d) 106 Wn.2d 1114; 117 Wn.2d 1106, effective November 29, 1991
(h) 106 Wn.2d 1116, effective September 1, 1986
3.6 89 Wn.2d 1107, effective May 15, 1978
4.2 99 Wn.2d 1119; 101 Wn.2d 1109, effective July 1, 1984
(f) 106 Wn.2d 1117; 116 Wn.2d 1106, effective September 1, 1991
(g) 106 Wn.2d 1117; 116 Wn.2d 1106; 120 Wn.2d 1103, effective March
19, 1993
4.3 106 Wn.2d 1119, effective September 1, 1986
4.4
(c) 115 Wn.2d 1165, effective December 28, 1990
4.6
(d) 99 Wn.2d 1123, effective September 1, 1983
4.7 106 Wn.2d 1121, effective September 1, 1986
4.9 Rescinded 99 Wn.2d 1123, effective September 1, 1983
4.10 116 Wn.2d 1111, effective September 1, 1991
6.1 99 Wn.2d 1123, effective September 1, 1983
6.2 83 Wn.2d 1148; 101 Wn.2d 1147, effective September 1, 1984
6.3 121 Wn.2d 1130, effective September 1, 1993
6.5 112 Wn.2d 1138; 114 Wn.2d 1102, effective April 20, 1990
6.7 87 Wn.2d 1119; 99 Wn.2d 1124, effective September 1, 1983
6.12
(a) 91 Wn.2d 1192, effective April 2, 1979
(e) 84 Wn.2d 1101; rescinded 116 Wn.2d 1112, effective September 1,
1991
6.13 84 Wn.2d 1101; 85 Wn.2d 1107, effective January 1, 1976
(b) 87 Wn.2d 1107, effective July 1, 1976
6.15
(a)(part) 82 Wn.2d 1183, effective January 2, 1974
(b) 106 Wn.2d 1127, effective September 1, 1986
(c) 106 Wn.2d 1127, effective September 1, 1986
7.1 101 Wn.2d 1113, effective July 1, 1984
(b) 106 Wn.2d 1127, effective September 1, 1986
7.2 101 Wn.2d 1115, effective July 1, 1984
(b) 106 Wn.2d 1128; 116 Wn.2d 1112, effective September 1, 1991
(d) 122 Wn.2d 1110, effective September 17, 1993
7.3 101 Wn.2d 1116, effective July 1, 1984
7.4 101 Wn.2d 1147, effective September 1, 1984
(b) 116 Wn.2d 1112, effective September 1, 1991
(d)(2) Rescinded 86 Wn.2d 1335, effective July 1, 1976
7.6 101 Wn.2d 1148, effective September 1, 1984
7.7 Rescinded 86 Wn.2d 1335, effective July 1, 1976
7.8 106 Wn.2d 1128, effective September 1, 1986
(b) 116 Wn.2d 1113, effective September 1, 1991
8.4 115 Wn.2d 1149, effective September 1, 1990
SUPERIOR COURT MENTAL PROCEEDINGS RULES (MPR)
Basic Set: 83 Wn.2d 1121, effective January 1, 1974
Rules Changed:
1.1 85 Wn.2d 1105; 94 Wn.2d 1106, effective January 1, 1981
1.2 85 Wn.2d 1105; 94 Wn.2d 1107, effective January 1, 1981
1.4 83 Wn.2d 1152, effective July 1, 1974
(c) 94 Wn.2d 1108, effective January 1, 1981
2.1 86 Wn.2d 1103; 94 Wn.2d 1108, effective January 1, 1981
2.2 83 Wn.2d 1153, effective July 1, 1974
(c) 94 Wn.2d 1109, effective January 1, 1981
(e) 94 Wn.2d 1110, effective January 1, 1981
2.2A 83 Wn.2d 1154; 94 Wn.2d 1110, effective January 1, 1981
2.4
(a) 94 Wn.2d 1111, effective January 1, 1981
(b)(1) 94 Wn.2d 1111, effective January 1, 1981
2.5 83 Wn.2d 1155; rescinded 107 Wn.2d 1101, effective December 19,
1986
4.2 83 Wn.2d 1155; 94 Wn.2d 1111, effective January 1, 1981
4.3 83 Wn.2d 1156, effective July 1, 1974
4.4 94 Wn.2d 1112, effective January 1, 1981
4.5
(a) 94 Wn.2d 1112, effective January 1, 1981
5.1 83 Wn.2d 1156, effective July 1, 1974
5.4 83 Wn.2d 1157, effective July 1, 1974
6.1
(c) 94 Wn.2d 1113, effective January 1, 1981
(g) 94 Wn.2d 1113, effective January 1, 1981
6.1A 83 Wn.2d 1157; 107 Wn.2d 1101; 108 Wn.2d 1243, effective
July 31, 1987
6.2 83 Wn.2d 1159, effective July 1, 1974
(b) 94 Wn.2d 1114, effective January 1, 1981
(f) 86 Wn.2d 1104, effective January 1, 1976
(i) 94 Wn.2d 1114, effective January 1, 1981
(j) 94 Wn.2d 1114, effective January 1, 1981
6.2A 108 Wn.2d 1246, effective July 31, 1987
6.3 83 Wn.2d 1161, effective July 1, 1974
(b) 94 Wn.2d 1116, effective January 1, 1981
(c) 86 Wn.2d 1104, effective January 1, 1976
(d) 86 Wn.2d 1104, effective January 1, 1976
(h) 94 Wn.2d 1116, effective January 1, 1981
6.4 83 Wn.2d 1163, effective July 1, 1974
(a) 86 Wn.2d 1104, effective January 1, 1976
(b) 94 Wn.2d 1117, effective January 1, 1981
(g) 94 Wn.2d 1117, effective January 1, 1981
6.4A 108 Wn.2d 1248, effective July 31, 1987
6.5 83 Wn.2d 1165; 94 Wn.2d 1118, effective January 1, 1981
6.5A 108 Wn.2d 1250, effective July 31, 1987
JUVENILE COURT RULES (JuCR)
Basic Set: 90 Wn.2d 1101, effective July 1, 1978
Rules Changed:
1.2 109 Wn.2d 1101, effective December 18, 1987
1.3 108 Wn.2d 1109, effective September 1, 1987
1.4
(c) 94 Wn.2d 1102; 108 Wn.2d 1109, effective September 1, 1987
(d) 108 Wn.2d 1109, effective September 1, 1987
2.1
(a) 108 Wn.2d 1110, effective September 1, 1987
(c) 108 Wn.2d 1110, effective September 1, 1987
2.2
(a) 108 Wn.2d 1110, effective September 1, 1987
2.3 108 Wn.2d 1111, effective September 1, 1987
(a) 121 Wn.2d 1130, effective September 1, 1993
(b) 121 Wn.2d 1130, effective September 1, 1993
3.3 108 Wn.2d 1112, effective September 1, 1987
3.4
(a) 108 Wn.2d 1112, effective September 1, 1987
(c) 108 Wn.2d 1112; 121 Wn.2d 1130, effective September 1, 1993
(d) 108 Wn.2d 1112, effective September 1, 1987
3.7
(b) 108 Wn.2d 1113, effective September 1, 1987
(c) 108 Wn.2d 1113, effective September 1, 1987
(d) 109 Wn.2d 1102, effective January 1, 1988
3.9 108 Wn.2d 1114, effective September 1, 1987
3.11 108 Wn.2d 1114, effective September 1, 1987
4.3 108 Wn.2d 1115, effective September 1, 1987
5.2
(a) 108 Wn.2d 1115, effective September 1, 1987
(b) 108 Wn.2d 1115, effective September 1, 1987
(e) 108 Wn.2d 1115, effective September 1, 1987
5.3 108 Wn.2d 1116, effective September 1, 1987
5.4 108 Wn.2d 1117, effective September 1, 1987
5.5 108 Wn.2d 1118, effective September 1, 1987
5.6 108 Wn.2d 1118, effective September 1, 1987
5.7 108 Wn.2d 1119, effective September 1, 1987
6.4 108 Wn.2d 1119, effective September 1, 1987
6.5 Rescinded 108 Wn.2d 1122, effective September 1, 1987
6.6 108 Wn.2d 1123, effective September 1, 1987
7.3 108 Wn.2d 1125; 121 Wn.2d 1131, effective September 1, 1993
(d) 111 Wn.2d 1106, effective December 16, 1988
7.4 108 Wn.2d 1126, effective September 1, 1987
7.5 108 Wn.2d 1127, effective September 1, 1987
7.6
(a) 108 Wn.2d 1129, effective September 1, 1987
(c) 108 Wn.2d 1129, effective September 1, 1987
(d) 108 Wn.2d 1129, effective September 1, 1987
7.7 108 Wn.2d 1130, effective September 1, 1987
7.8 108 Wn.2d 1132, effective September 1, 1987
7.11
(c) 108 Wn.2d 1134, effective September 1, 1987
(d) 108 Wn.2d 1134, effective September 1, 1987
7.12 108 Wn.2d 1135, effective September 1, 1987
7.14 108 Wn.2d 1137, effective September 1, 1987
9.1 108 Wn.2d 1138, effective September 1, 1987
9.2
(b) 108 Wn.2d 1138, effective September 1, 1987
(c) 108 Wn.2d 1138, effective September 1, 1987
10.1 108 Wn.2d 1139, effective September 1, 1987
10.3 Rescinded 108 Wn.2d 1139, effective September 1, 1987
10.4 Rescinded 108 Wn.2d 1139, effective September 1, 1987
10.5 108 Wn.2d 1140, effective September 1, 1987
10.6 108 Wn.2d 1140, effective September 1, 1987
10.7 108 Wn.2d 1140, effective September 1, 1987
10.8 108 Wn.2d 1140, effective September 1, 1987
10.9 108 Wn.2d 1140, effective September 1, 1987
11.2
(a) 108 Wn.2d 1140, effective September 1, 1987
(c) 108 Wn.2d 1140, effective September 1, 1987
JUSTICE COURT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (JAR)
Rules Changed:
1 61 Wn.2d xxvi; rescinded 94 Wn.2d 1121, effective January 1,
1981
2 61 Wn.2d xxvii, effective July 1, 1963
3 61 Wn.2d xxvii, effective July 1, 1963
4 61 Wn.2d xxvii, effective July 1, 1963
5 61 Wn.2d xxviii; 110 Wn.2d 1119, effective May 6, 1988
6 61 Wn.2d xxix, effective July 1, 1963
(b) 86 Wn.2d 1101, effective January 1, 1976
7 61 Wn.2d xxx, effective July 1, 1963
8 83 Wn.2d 1144, effective March 1, 1974
9 108 Wn.2d 1141, effective September 1, 1987
Title changed from Justice Court Administrative Rules to Administrative
Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (ARLJ) effective September 1,
1989.
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR COURTS
OF LIMITED JURISDICTION (ARLJ)
Rules Changed:
2 112 Wn.2d 1139, effective September 1, 1989
RULES FOR APPEAL OF DECISIONS OF COURTS
OF LIMITED JURISDICTION (RALJ)
Basic Set: 94 Wn.2d 1136, effective January 1, 1981
Rules Changed:
1.2
(b) 115 Wn.2d 1149, effective September 1, 1990
2.1 115 Wn.2d 1150, effective September 1, 1990
2.2
(a) 116 Wn.2d 1113, effective September 1, 1991
(c) 108 Wn.2d 1142, effective September 1, 1987
2.4
(c) 108 Wn.2d 1143, effective September 1, 1987
2.6
(a) 108 Wn.2d 1143, effective September 1, 1987
2.7 108 Wn.2d 1144, effective September 1, 1987
4.2
(a) 108 Wn.2d 1144, effective September 1, 1987
4.3
(b) 121 Wn.2d 1133, effective September 1, 1993
5.2
(b) 108 Wn.2d 1144, effective September 1, 1987
6.2 108 Wn.2d 1145, effective September 1, 1987
6.3A 108 Wn.2d 1145, effective September 1, 1987
7.1 115 Wn.2d 1150, effective September 1, 1990
7.2 108 Wn.2d 1146, effective September 1, 1987
(c) 115 Wn.2d 1150, effective September 1, 1990
Title 9 108 Wn.2d 1147, effective September 1, 1987
9.1
(d) 116 Wn.2d 1114, effective September 1, 1991
(e) 116 Wn.2d 1114, effective September 1, 1991
(f) 116 Wn.2d 1114, effective September 1, 1991
(g) 116 Wn.2d 1114, effective September 1, 1991
9.2 108 Wn.2d 1147, effective September 1, 1987
9.2A 108 Wn.2d 1148, effective September 1, 1987
9.3
(c) 108 Wn.2d 1148, effective September 1, 1987
(f) 108 Wn.2d 1148, effective September 1, 1987
10.2 115 Wn.2d 1150, effective September 1, 1990
(a) 108 Wn.2d 1149, effective September 1, 1987
11.6 115 Wn.2d 1151, effective September 1, 1990
JUSTICE COURT CIVIL RULES (JCR)
Basic Set: 61 Wn.2d xxx; 101 Wn.2d 1150, effective September 1, 1984
Rules Changed:
71(c) 104 Wn.2d 1180, effective October 11, 1985
Title changed from Justice Court Civil Rules to Civil Rules for Courts of
Limited Jurisdiction (CRLJ) effective September 1, 1989.
CIVIL RULES FOR COURTS OF LIMITED JURISDICTION (CRLJ)
Rules Changed:
4
(d) 124 Wn.2d 1166, effective September 1, 1994
5
(e) 124 Wn.2d 1166, effective September 1, 1994
(f) 124 Wn.2d 1166, effective September 1, 1994
(i) 121 Wn.2d 1133, effective September 1, 1993
7
(b) 124 Wn.2d 1167, effective September 1, 1994
8
(c) 124 Wn.2d 1167, effective September 1, 1994
10
(c) 112 Wn.2d 1139; 114 Wn.2d 1103, effective September 1, 1990
11 115 Wn.2d 1151; 124 Wn.2d 1168, effective September 1, 1994
12
(i) 124 Wn.2d 1169, effective September 1, 1994
26 124 Wn.2d 1169, effective September 1, 1994
38
(e) 112 Wn.2d 1139, effective September 1, 1989
44
(a) 124 Wn.2d 1170, effective September 1, 1994
50 124 Wn.2d 1172, effective September 1, 1994
58 124 Wn.2d 1174, effective September 1, 1994
71
(d) 115 Wn.2d 1152, effective September 1, 1990
85 112 Wn.2d 1140, effective September 1, 1989
CRIMINAL RULES FOR COURTS OF LIMITED
JURISDICTION (CrRLJ)
Basic Set: 108 Wn.2d 1149, effective September 1, 1987
Rules Changed:
1.5 112 Wn.2d 1140; 114 Wn.2d 1103, effective September 1, 1990
2.1
(a) 123 Wn.2d 1102, effective March 18, 1994
(b) 123 Wn.2d 1102, effective March 18, 1994
2.2
(a) 116 Wn.2d 1114, effective September 1, 1991
(b) 116 Wn.2d 1114, effective September 1, 1991
2.5 116 Wn.2d 1116, effective September 1, 1991
3.2
(a) 124 Wn.2d 1174, effective September 1, 1994
(f) 116 Wn.2d 1116; 121 Wn.2d 1101, effective June 25, 1993
(m) 119 Wn.2d 1224; 123 Wn.2d 1105, effective May 1, 1994
(o) 113 Wn.2d 1106, effective November 17, 1989
(p) 117 Wn.2d 1106; 121 Wn.2d 1101, effective June 25, 1993
(q) 117 Wn.2d 1106; 123 Wn.2d 1105, effective May 1, 1994
(r) 117 Wn.2d 1106; 123 Wn.2d 1105, effective May 1, 1994
(s) 121 Wn.2d 1105, effective June 25, 1993
3.2.1 119 Wn.2d 1226, effective July 1, 1992
3.3
(d) 117 Wn.2d 1117; 119 Wn.2d 1230, effective July 1, 1992
(g) 119 Wn.2d 1230, effective July 1, 1992
4.2
(g) 116 Wn.2d 1116, effective September 1, 1991
6.13 108 Wn.2d 1238, effective September 1, 1987
7.2
(b) 116 Wn.2d 1120, effective September 1, 1991
7.4
(b) 116 Wn.2d 1121, effective September 1, 1991
7.5
(b) 116 Wn.2d 1121, effective September 1, 1991
7.8
(b) 116 Wn.2d 1122, effective September 1, 1991
8.4 115 Wn.2d 1153, effective September 1, 1990
(e) 121 Wn.2d 1133, effective September 1, 1993
JUSTICE COURT TRAFFIC INFRACTION RULES (JTIR)
Basic Set: 94 Wn.2d 1165, effective January 1, 1981
Rules Changed:
2.1
(b) 112 Wn.2d 1141, effective September 1, 1989
2.2
(b) 112 Wn.2d 1141, effective September 1, 1989
2.3 112 Wn.2d 1142, effective September 1, 1989
2.4
(a) 112 Wn.2d 1142, effective September 1, 1989
2.6 112 Wn.2d 1142, effective September 1, 1989
3.3 95 Wn.2d 1105, effective March 20, 1981
4.1 112 Wn.2d 1143, effective September 1, 1989
6.2
(a) 105 Wn.2d 1105, effective May 1, 1986
(b) 104 Wn.2d 1172, effective July 1, 1985
(d) 96 Wn.2d 1101; 99 Wn.2d 1127; 103 Wn.2d 1105; 105 Wn.2d 1105;
106 Wn.2d 1135; 112 Wn.2d 1144; 117 Wn.2d 1101, effective
September 28, 1991
6.6 112 Wn.2d 1147, effective September 1, 1989
Title changed from Justice Court Traffic Infraction Rules to Infraction
Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (IRLJ) effective September 1,
1992.
INFRACTION RULES FOR COURTS OF LIMITED
JURISDICTION (IRLJ)
Rules Changed:
119 Wn.2d 1233, effective September 1, 1992
6.2 123 Wn.2d 1113, effective May 1, 1994
(d) 121 Wn.2d 1108, effective June 25, 1993
6.7 124 Wn.2d 1175, effective September 1, 1994
SUPPLEMENTAL COURT OF APPEALS
ADMINISTRATIVE RULE (SCAR)
Basic Set: 18 Wn. App. 1101, effective January 1, 1977
Rule Changed:
31 Wn. App. 1201; 63 Wn. App. 1101; 71 Wn. App. 1101; 72 Wn.
App. 1101, effective January 24, 1994
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