GR 9 COVER SHEET

Suggested Amendment Rules of Appellate Procedure

Rule 10.4 – Preparation and Filing of Brief by Party

A.  Proponent: Washington State Court of Appeals Rules Committee

B.  Spokesperson: Judge Bradley Maxa, Chair

C.  Purpose: The proposed amendments to RAP 10.4: (1) add the word “exhibit” to the title of subsection (c); (2) allow pictorial images that require study on review to be inserted into the body of a brief or added as an appendix to a brief; and (3) specifically allow pictorial images to be in color notwithstanding GR 14’s prohibition against “colored pages, highlighting or other colored markings.”

D.  Hearing: Not requested.

E.  Expedited Consideration: Not requested.

F.  Supporting Material: Suggested rule amendment.