GENERAL RULE 9

RULE AMENDMENT COVER SHEET PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO RULE IRLJ 6.6

1.       Proponent Organization

District and Municipal Court Judges’ Association

2.       Spokesperson & Contact Info

Judge Megan Valentine, Grays Harbor District Court (360) 249-3441

Megan.valentine@graysharbor.us

3.       Purpose of Proposed Rule Amendment

Allow for filing and judicial notice of public documents generated when weigh station scales are tested and calibrated for the purpose of foundation of commercial vehicle weights in traffic infractions and set forth the appropriate legal criteria for said documents.

This rule change would not remove any obligation of the WSP to ensure their scales are calibrated and maintained, but provides a more efficient manner of providing information for contested infraction hearings.

Proposed rule change promotes the purpose of the Infraction Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction as stated in IRLJ 1.1(b) through a just, speedy and inexpensive mechanism for law enforcement to establish the foundation for weight measurements relied upon in determining an overweight commercial vehicle traffic infraction.

4.       Is Expedited Consideration Requested? No, the regular publication cycle is fine.

5.       Is a Public Hearing Recommended? No.