GENERAL RULE 9

RULE AMENDMENT COVER SHEET SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO CrRLJ 2.5

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 proposed amendment to this rule removes language regarding physical appearance including the requirement that a person fail to appear “before the court, either in person or by a lawyer.” The language is simply left as “failed to appear” with the word “appear” being adequately defined in the ARLJ 3 as a variety of appearance forms. The changes to this rule work in conjunction with the definitions in ARLJ 3 and the new ARLJ 15.

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.