GR 9 COVER SHEET

Suggested Amendment Rules of Appellate Procedure

Rule 9.7 – Preparing Clerk’s Papers and Exhibits for Appellate Court

A.  Proponent: Washington State Court of Appeals Rules Committee

B.  Spokesperson: Judge Bradley Maxa, Chair

C.   Purpose: The proposed amendments: (1) replace “50 cents a page” with a reference to the statute that sets the amount that must be charged for preparation of clerk’s papers; (2) removes the requirement that clerk’s papers be bound and increases volume size from 200 pages to 500 pages (considering that clerk’s papers are now filed electronically and appellate court servers can accommodate the larger file size); and (3) adds a requirement that clerks provide not only a copy of the index to the clerk’s papers but also a copy of the corresponding clerk’s papers to each party who has paid for copies. These proposed changes acknowledge technological advancements and the reality that reproduction costs may change.

D.  Hearing: Not requested.

E.  Expedited Consideration: Not requested.

F.   Supporting Material: Suggested rule amendment.