GENERAL RULE 9

RULE AMENDMENT COVER SHEET

Suggested Amendments to

WASHINGTON STATE COURT RULES:

ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR COURTS OF LIMITED JURISDICTION (ARLJ)

1.      Proponent Organization: District and Municipal Court Judges’ Association (DMCJA), District and Municipal Court Managers’ Association (DMCMA), Misdemeanant Probation Association (MPA)

2.      Spokespersons: Judge Karl Williams, DMCJA President; Judge Catherine McDowall, Co-Chair DMCJA Court Rules Committee; Judge Wade Samuelson, Co-Chair DMCJA Court Rules Committee; Frankie Peters, President DMCMA; Mindy Breiner, MPA.

3.      Purpose of Proposed Rule Amendment:  ARLJ 11 was originally adopted in 2001 and, while much has changed regarding probation services in the past 23 years, this rule has never been updated.  The proposed amendments to ARLJ 11 represent the collaborative efforts of the District and Municipal Court Judges Association (DMCJA), the District and Municipal Court Managers Association (DMCMA), and the Misdemeanant Probation Association (MPA). 

ARLJ 11.2(a) and (b) have been updated to reflect current statewide practice and create a clearer distinction between Probation Officer qualifications and Probation Officer core services.  Similarly, ARLJ 11.2(c) and (d) are updated to reflect current statewide practice and more clearly define minimum qualifications and core responsibilities for Probation Clerks. 

4.      Hearing: A hearing is not recommended.

5.      Expedited Consideration: Expedited consideration is not requested.