GENERAL RULE 9

RULE AMENDMENT COVER SHEET SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO ARLJ 3

1.     Proponent Organization: BJA Remote Proceedings Work Group

2.     Spokesperson & Contact Info:

Judge Angelle Gerl, Co-Chair BJA Remote Proceedings Work Group – CLJ level Email: AGerl@cawh.org

Phone: (509) 244-2773

3.     Purpose of Suggested Rule Amendment

The amendments to this rule define terms such as “appearance,” “appearance through counsel” “physically appear,” “participant,” “remotely appear,” “remote technology,” and “telephonic.” The proposed amendments have also moved definitions from various other court rules so as to use ARLJ 3 as a central rule for the majority of definitions of terms.

These rule changes provide for uniform definitions across civil and criminal rules for courts of limited jurisdiction in one location for ease of use by practitioners and provides guidance for the use of remote technology.

4.     Is Expedited Consideration Requested?

Yes. Expedited consideration is essential. The Supreme Court Emergency Order will be lifted soon and some form of amended or new rules addressing remote proceedings should be passed before the Order is lifted.

5.     Is a Public Hearing Recommended? No.