CR 39 - Trial by Jury or by the Court

Comments for CR 39 must be received no later than December 29, 2021.


GR 9 Cover Sheet for amendment to CR 39

 

 

Name of Proponent--King County Superior Court. Many judges were involved in the drafting and more were involved in creating and refining our procedures.

 

Spokesperson--Judge O'Donnell or Judge Rogers

 

PurposeThe purpose of this amendment is to create standard procedures, consistent with due process and existing rules, for remote civil jury trials. King County Superior Court has now successfully held many of these trials, and we draw on our experience for this. This has been imperative for access to justice and will be helpful, as we anticipate they remote jury trials will continue.

 

Hearing--We take no position.

 

Expedited Consideration--As long as emergency rules remain in place, no expedited consideration is needed.

 

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