GENERAL RULE 9

RULE AMENDMENT COVER SHEET SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO IRLJ 3.5

1.     Proponent Organization: BJA Remote Proceedings Work Group

2.     Spokesperson & Contact Info:

Judge Angelle Gerl, Co-Chair BJA Remote Proceedings Work Group – CLJ level Email: AGerl@cawh.org

Phone: (509) 244-2773

3.     Purpose of Suggested Rule Amendment

Proposed amendments to the rule to remove section (b) in its entirety regarding telephonic and video conferencing. This type of hearing is permitted elsewhere in the limited jurisdiction rules and is defined in ARLJ 3. This section to the rule is no longer necessary.

4.     Is Expedited Consideration Requested?

Yes. Expedited consideration is essential. The Supreme Court Emergency Order will be lifted soon and some form of amended or new rules addressing remote proceedings should be passed before the Order is lifted.

5.     Is a Public Hearing Recommended? No.