Proposed Rules Archives

• Proposed Changes to GR 30 - Electronic Filing and Service (in Word Format)
• Comments Received for GR 30 - Electronic Filing and Service

PURPOSE: The purpose of the suggested rule changes is to permit counties to opt into mandatory electronic service on attorneys of court filed documents rather than requiring case by case consent of counsel. King and Pierce Counties have fully implemented electronic filing of pleadings. The overwhelming majority of lawyers in King County have computer access and regularly use email for communication with opposing counsel. The federal courts have long implemented electronic service of filed pleadings through the ECF/Pacer system. Our current rules permit electronic service only with the express consent of counsel in each case. GR 30(b)(4) prevents local courts from having a choice.