GENERAL RULE 9

RULE AMENDMENT COVER SHEET SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO CrRLJ 3.2

1.     Proponent Organization: BJA Remote Proceedings Work Group

2.     Spokesperson & Contact Info:

Judge Angelle Gerl, Co-Chair BJA Remote Proceedings Work Group – CLJ level Email: AGerl@cawh.org

Phone: (509) 244-2773

3.     Purpose of Suggested Rule Amendment

Proposed amendments to the rule remove the words “personally” and “personal” from the appearance requirement in (c)(1) and (n) which is consistent with the future of our court system. The amendment also replaces the word “necessary” with “required” which is consistent with other limited jurisdiction rules. The changes to this rule work along with the new definitions in ARLJ 3, CrRLJ 3.4, and the new proposed ARLJ 15.

4.     Is Expedited Consideration Requested?

Yes. Expedited consideration is essential. The Supreme Court Emergency Order will be lifted soon and some form of amended or new rules addressing remote proceedings should be passed before the Order is lifted.

5.     Is a Public Hearing Recommended? No.