GR 9 COVER SHEET

Suggested Amendment Rules of Appellate Procedure

Rule 10.4 – Preparation and Filing of Brief by Party

A.  Proponent: Washington State Court of Appeals Rules Committee

B.  Spokesperson: Judge Bradley Maxa, Chair

C.  Purpose: RAP 10.4 specifies a variety of technical requirements for briefs, including paper size and weight, margins, length, fonts, citation forms, and the like. The rule also specifies how statutes, rules, jury instructions, findings of fact, and the like should be reproduced in a brief. RAP 10.4(f) states how exhibits, clerk’s papers, and the report of proceedings should be abbreviated when cited in a brief. The proposed amendment to this subsection would add administrative records (and its recommended abbreviation, “AR”) to the specified list of abbreviated references.

D.  Hearing: Not requested.

E.  Expedited Consideration: Not requested.

Supporting Material: Suggested rule amendment.