GR 9 COVER SHEET

Suggested Amendments

CRLJ 4, CRLJ 8, CRLJ 13, CRLJ 15, CRLJ 17, CRLJ 18, CRLJ 19, CRLJ 20, CRLJ 22, CRLJ 24, CRLJ 25, CRLJ 40, CRLJ 41, CRLJ 43, CRLJ 44.1, CRLJ 46, CRLJ 47, CRLJ 49, CRLJ 51, CRLJ 54, CRLJ 55, CRLJ 56, CRLJ 58, CRLJ 59, CRLJ 73, and CRLJ 75

1. Proponent:     WSBA Court Rules and Procedures Committee
2. Spokesperson: Isham Reavis, Chair – WSBA Court Rules and Procedures Committee
3. Purpose: The Superior Court Civil Rules were amended a few years ago to make the rules gender neutral. The same was not done for the Civil Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction. The proposed amendments make the rules gender neutral.
4. Hearing: The proponent does not believe that a public hearing is necessary.
5. Expedited Consideration: Expedited consideration is not requested.