GR 9 COVER SHEET

Suggested Amendment to

WASHINGTON STATE COURT RULES:

CRIMINAL RULES FOR COURTS OF LIMITED JURISDICTION

Amend RULE 2.1

COMPLAINT--CITATION AND NOTICE

Submitted by the Chief Justice’s Chambers

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A.        Name of Proponent:             Chambers of Chief Justice Steven González  

B.        Spokesperson:                       Laura Anglin, Justice González’s Law Clerk

C.        Purpose:         CrRLJ 2.1(c)(7) references a statute that was repealed in 2001, RCW 9.94A.440. The statute has been recodified with amendments at RCW 9.94A.411. The proposed revision reflects that change.

D.        Hearing:  A hearing is not recommended.

E.        Expedited Consideration:  Expedited consideration is requested given the technical nature of the amendment and because the rule points to a repealed statute.