GR 9 COVER SHEET

Suggested Amendment

CRLJ 17 – PARTIES PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANT; CAPACITY

A.    Proponent:       WSBA Court Rules and Procedures Committee

B.     Spokesperson: Jefferson Coulter Chair, WSBA Court Rules and Procedures Committee

C.     Purpose:          The purpose of this rule is to change all references to “insane” and “incompetent” to “incapacitated.” This makes the rule consistent with the language of RCW 4.08.060. It also modernizes the language of the rule.

D.    Hearing:          The proponent does not believe that a public hearing is necessary.

E.     Expedited Consideration:       The proponent does not believe there is a need for expedited consideration.