Centralia Municipal Court
                             Local Court Rules

                              Table of Rules




Scope Of Local Rules

Decorum

Use of a Collection Agency
    

    
                       SCOPE OF LOCAL RULES


     These rules govern the procedure in the Municipal Court
of Centralia, County of Lewis, State of Washington.  These
rules are supplemental to the rules enacted by limited
jurisdiction as specifically authorized by GR 7, CRLJ 83,
CrRLJ 1.7, and IRLJ 1.3 of the Washington Court Rules.  The
court may modify or suspend any of these local rules in any
given case upon good cause begin shown or upon the court's own motion.

1.  Appearance following arrest.

     (a)  Defendant having been arrested for Driving Under the
          Influence, RCW 46.61.502 or Physical Control, RCW 46.61.504,
          or Assault 4th Domestic Violence, RCW 9A.36.041.DV, must
          appear in court on the earliest practicable day as defined herin.

     (b)  Earliest practicable day is defined as the next
          regulary scheduled court session.
    

    
                                DECORUM


  1.   Courtroom Decorum.  All attorneys and other individuals
       in the courtroom shall abide by the following rules of conduct.

       (a)  Always be Prompt.  Be in the courtroom ready to proceed
            at the appointed time.

       (b)  Dress Appropriately to the Serious Nature of the
            Matters Before the Court.  Shorts and other kinds of beach
            apparel are not appropriate.  Clothing advertising alcoholic
            beverages or illegal drugs are not appropriate.  Hats are
            not to be worn in the courtroom.
    

    
                  USE OF A COLLECTION AGENCY


  1.   Contract for Collections.  The court may use the
       services of a collection agency for the purpose of
       collecting unpaid and delinquent penalties on infractions,
       criminal fines, costs, assessments, and forfeitures, on the
       terms and conditions of the contract for collection services
       between the City of Centralia and said collection agency,
       and as may be subsequently amended.