GR 9 COVER SHEET

Suggested Amendment Rules of Appellate Procedure

Rule 18.8 – Waiver of Rules and Extension and Reduction of Time

A.  Proponent: Washington State Court of Appeals Rules Committee

B.  Spokesperson: Judge Bradley Maxa, Chair

C.  Purpose: The proposed amendments to RAP 18.8: (1) add a new paragraph (b) and re-letter subsequent paragraphs and references within the rule to those paragraphs; (2) like in federal court, allow a single, automatic extension of time of up to 30 days to file a party’s opening brief in a non- accelerated appeal upon filing a form request.

D.  Hearing: Not requested.

E.  Expedited Consideration: Not requested.

F.  Supporting Material: Suggested rule amendment and form.