GR 9 COVER SHEET

Suggested Amendment Rules of Appellate Procedure

RAP 16.7 – Personal Restraint Petition - - Form of Petition

RAP Form 17 – Personal Restraint Petition for Person Confined by State or Local Government

A.  Proponent: Washington State Court of Appeals Rules Committee

B.  Spokesperson: Judge Bradley Maxa, Chair

C.  Purpose: Add “1. My anticipated release date is      .” to Section A of the Personal Restraint Petition Form, renumber the existing inquiries in Section A, and amend RAP 16.7(a)(1) to reflect the addition to the form. Requesting the petitioner’s anticipated release date assists the court with case prioritization and increases the likelihood that a successful petitioner will obtain meaningful relief before the matter becomes moot.

D.  Hearing: Not requested.

E.  Expedited Consideration: Not requested.

F.  Supporting Material: Suggested rule and form amendment.