Rule-Related Court Orders

2025


The following rule orders were entered following the Court's July 1, 2025, En Banc Conference:

  • Order No. 25700-A-1645 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO JISC RULE 13—LOCAL COURT SYSTEMS
             comments due by April 30, 2026

  • Order No. 25700-A-1646 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RAP FORM 6—BRIEF OF APPELLANT
             effective upon publication

  • Order No. 25700-A-1647 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 18.13A—ACCELERATED REVIEW OF JUVENILE DEPENDENCY DISPOSITON ORDERS, ETC.; RAP FORM 15B—STATEMENT OF ARRANGEMENTS IN APPEALS FROM DEPENDENCY DISPOSITIONAL ORDERS, ETC.; AND RAP FORM 15—STATEMENT OF ARRANGEMENTS
             effective upon publication

  • Order No. 25700-A-1648 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CR 55—DEFAULT AND JUDGMENT AND CRLJ 55—DEFAULT
             effective upon publication

  • Order No. 25700-A-1649 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RPC 1.0B—ADDITIONAL WASHINGTON TERMINOLOGY; RPC 1.7—CONFLICT OF INTEREST: CURRENT CLIENTS; RPC 1.10—IMPUTATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST: GENERAL RULE; AND RPC 1.13—ORGANIZATION AS CLIENT
             effective September 1, 2025

  • Order No. 25700-A-1650 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RPC 6.1—PRO BONO PUBLICO SERVICE
             effective September 1, 2025

  • Order No. 25700-A-1651 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CrR 3.2/CrRLJ 3.2—RELEASE OF ACCUSED
             comments due by October 15, 2025

  • Order No. 25700-A-1652 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 10.2—TIME FOR FILING BRIEFS
             effective September 1, 2025

  • Order No. 25700-A-1653 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CrR 4.1/CrRLJ 4.1—ARRAIGNMENT AND CrRLJ 3.2.1—PROCEDURE FOLLOWING WARRANTLESS ARREST-PRELIMINARY HEARING
             effective September 1, 2025

  • Order No. 25700-A-1654 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO IRLJ 6.2—MONETARY PENALTY SCHEDULE FOR INFRACTIONS
             effective July 27, 2025

  • Order No. 25700-A-1655 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CrR 8.3/CrRLJ 8.3— DISMISSAL
             effective September 1, 2025


  • The following rule orders were entered following the Court's June 4, 2025, En Banc Conference:

    • Order No. 25700-A-1630 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RPC 1.16—DECLINING OR TERMINATING REPRESENTATION
               comments due by April 30, 2026

    • Order No. 25700-A-1631 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO APR 3(b)—APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION TO PRACTICE LAW
               effective September 1, 2025

    • Order No. 25700-A-1632 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO APR 3(c)—APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION TO PRACTICE LAW
               effective September 1, 2025

    • Order No. 25700-A-1633 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO APR 4–EXAMINATIONS FOR ADMISSION; NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS
               effective September 1, 2025

    • Order No. 25700-A-1634 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO APR 5-PREADMISSION REQUIREMENTS, ETC.; APR 13-SIGNING OF PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS, ETC.; APR 17—ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSION FROM PRACTICE; AND ELC 4.1—SERVICE OF PAPERS
               effective September 1, 2025

    • Order No. 25700-A-1635 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ARLJ 11—MISDEMEANANT PROBATION DEPARTMENT
               effective September 1, 2025

    • Order No. 25700-A-1636 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CR 12—DEFENSES AND OBJECTIONS
               effective September 1, 2025

    • Order No. 25700-A-1637 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO GR 12.2-WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION: PURPOSES, AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES, AND PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
               effective September 1, 2025

    • Order No. 25700-A-1638 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO GR 14— APPENDIX 1
               effective September 1, 2025

    • Order No. 25700-A-1639 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO GR 27—COURTHOUSE FACILITATORS
               effective September 1, 2025

    • Order No. 25700-A-1640 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO JISC RULES 1-11 AND 14-18
               effective September 1, 2025

    • Order No. 25700-A-1641 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO GR 24—DEFINITION OF THE PRACTICE OF LAW
               effective September 1, 2025

    • Order No. 25700-A-1642 – IN THE MATTER OF SUSPENDING STANDARD 14 OF CrR 3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, AND JuCR 9.2— QUALIFICATIONS OF ATTORNEYS
               Suspended for one year from date of order

    • Order No. 25700-A-1643 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO APR 5— PREADMISSION REQUIREMENTS; OATH; RECOMMENDATION FOR ADMISSION; ORDER ADMITTING TO PRACTICE LAW
               effective upon publication

    • Order No. 25700-A-1644 – IN THE MATTER OF THE STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE IMPLEMENTATION OF CrR 3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, AND JuCR 9.2
               effective January 1, 2026


    • The following rule orders were entered following the Court’s April 2, 2025, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1625 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO RPC 1.5—FEES, COMMENT [6]
                 comments due by April 30, 2026

      • Order No. 25700-A-1626 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CR 55—DEFAULT AND JUDGMENT; AND CRLJ 55—DEFAULT
                 comments due 60 days after date of order

      • Order No. 25700-A-1627 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO RAP 9.2—VERBATIM REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1628 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RPC 1.5—FEES; RPC 5.4—PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENCE OF A LAWYER; AND RPC 7.3—SOLICITATION OF CLIENTS
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1629 – IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENTS TO CrR 4.7—DISCOVERY AND CrRLJ 4.7—DISCOVERY
                 effective upon publication


      2024


      The following rule orders were entered following the Court’s December 4, 2024, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1614 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CrRLJ 2.2—WARRANT OF ARREST OR SUMMONS UPON COMPLAINT
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1615 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO GR 30—ELECTRONIC FILING AND SERVICE
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1616 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO GR 27—COURTHOUSE FACILITATORS
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1617 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CR 12—DEFENSES AND OBJECTIONS
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1618 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO JISC RULES 1-11 AND 14-18
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1619 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO GR 24—DEFINITION OF THE PRACTICE OF LAW
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1620 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CrR 3.2/CrRLJ 3.2—RELEASE OF ACCUSED
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1621 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CrR 8.3/CrRLJ 8.3—DISMISSAL
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1622 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CrR 4.1/CrRLJ 4.1—ARRAIGNMENT AND CrRLJ 3.2.1—PROCEDURE FOLLOWING WARRANTLESS ARREST—PRELIMINARY HEARING
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1623 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CR 68—OFFER OF JUDGMENT
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1624 – IN THE MATTER OF STAYING LOCAL RULE-MAKING REQUIREMENTS FOR REDACTION OF DISCOVERY UNDER CrR 4.7—DISCOVERY AND CrRLJ 4.7—DISCOVERY
                 stayed until April 30, 2025


      The following rule orders were entered following the Court’s November 6, 2024, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1608 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO APR 4–APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION TO PRACTICE LAW
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1609 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO ARLJ 11—MISDEMEANANT PROBATION DEPARTMENT
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1610 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO GR 14— APPENDIX 1
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1611 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CrR 3.1/CrRLJ 3.1/JuCR 9.2 STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE RE: APPELLATE CASELOADS
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1612 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CrR 3.1/CrRLJ 3.1/JuCR 9.2 STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE RE: FAMILY DEFENSE CASES
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1613 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM RULES (GALR)
                 effective upon publication


      The following rule orders were entered following the Court’s October 9, 2024, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1604 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO APR 3–APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION TO PRACTICE LAW
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1605 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO RAP 9.2–VERBATIM REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1606 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RPC 1.2–SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION, COMMENT [18] AND 8.4–MISCONDUCT, COMMENT [8]
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1607 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 18.6—COMPUTATION OF TIME
                 effective upon publication


      The following rule orders were entered following the Court’s September 4, 2024, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1587 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ELC 2.14—RESTRICTIONS ON REPRESENTING OR ADVISING RESPONDENTS OR GRIEVANTS
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1588 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 18.5—SERVICE AND FILING OF PAPERS
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1589 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO IRLJ 6.6—SPEED MEASURING DEVICE: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATION
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1590 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CRLJ 41—DISMISSAL OF ACTIONS
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1591 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CRLJ 56—SUMMARY JUDGMENT
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1592 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CR 26—GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING DISCOVERY
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1593 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CrR 4.7—DISCOVERY AND CrRLJ 4.7—DISCOVERY
                 effective upon publication
                Order No. 25700-A-1593 was rescinded by Order No. 25700-A-1629, effective April 29, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1594 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 9.6—DESIGNATION OF CLERK’S PAPERS AND EXHIBITS
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1595 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 9.7—PREPARING CLERK’S PAPERS AND EXHIBITS FOR APPELLATE COURT
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1596 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED NEW RULE RAP 9.14—APPELLATE COUNSEL ACCESS TO TRIAL COURT RECORD AND EXHIBITS
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1597 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 10.2—TIME FOR FILING BRIEFS
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1598 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 12.4—MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF DECISION TERMINATING REVIEW
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1599 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 13.5—DISCRETIONARY REVIEW OF INTERLOCUTORY DECISION
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1600 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 16.7—PERSONAL RESTRAINT PETITION—FORM OF PETITION AND RAP FORM 17—PERSONAL RESTRAINT PETITION FOR PERSON CONFINED BY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1601 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 18.8—WAIVER OF RULES AND EXTENSION AND REDUCTION OF TIME AND THE ADOPTION OF NEW RAP FORM 25
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1602 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CR 30—DEPOSITIONS UPON ORAL EXAMINATION
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1603 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 9.6—DESIGNATION OF CLERK’S PAPERS AND EXHIBITS
                 effective upon publication



      The following rule orders were entered following the Court's July 10, 2024, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1578 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO APPENDIX APR 28—REGULATIONS OF THE APR 28 LLLT BOARD
                 Effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1579 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO JuCR 7.7—STATEMENT OF JUVENILE ON PLEA OF GUILTY; CrR 4.2—PLEAS; CrRLJ 4.2—PLEAS AND PRETRIAL DISPOSITIONS; AND GR 39—LEGAL FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
                 Effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1580 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO JuCR 3.7—FACTFINDING HEARING
                 Effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1581 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 10.2—TIME FOR FILING BRIEFS
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1582 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 18.17— WORD LIMITATIONS, PREPARATION, AND FILING OF DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE COURT OF APPEALS AND SUPREME COURT
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1583 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RPC 1.0B—ADDITIONAL WASHINGTON TERMINOLOGY; RPC 1.7—CONFLICT OF INTEREST: CURRENT CLIENTS; RPC 1.10—IMPUTATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST: GENERAL RULE; AND RPC 1.13—ORGANIZATION AS CLIENT
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1584 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO APR 3—APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION TO PRACTICE LAW
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1585 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO APR 3—APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION TO PRACTICE LAW
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1586 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO APR 5—PREADMISSION REQUIREMENTS, ETC.; APR 13—SIGNING OF PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS, ETC.; APR 17—ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSION FROM PRACTICE; AND ELC 4.1—SERVICE OF PAPERS
                 comments due by April 30, 2025



      The following rule orders were entered following the Court’s June 5, 2024, En Banc Conference:

      • Amended Order No. 25700-A-1568 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE—CrR 3.1 STDS/CrRLJ 3.1 STDS/JuCR 9.2 STDS
                 Comments due by October 31, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1569 – IN THE MATTER OF SUSPENDING STANDARD 14 OF CrR 3.1 AND CrRLJ 3.1—QUALIFICATIONS OF ATTORNEYS
                 Suspended for one year – Letter requesting suspension

      • Order No. 25700-A-1570 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SUPERIOR COURT AND COURT OF LIMITED JURISDICTION RULES BY THE BJA REMOTE PROCEEDINGS WORK GROUP
                 Effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1571 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED NEW RULE ARLJ 15—APPEARANCES BY PARTICIPANTS
                 Effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1572 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CR 43—TAKING TESTIMONY
                 Effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1573 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 10.10—STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL GROUNDS FOR REVIEW
                 Effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1574 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 9.5—FILING AND SERVICE OF REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS—OBJECTIONS
                 Effective September 1, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1575 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 10.4—PREPARATION AND FILING OF BRIEF BY PARTY
                 Effective September 1, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1576 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED NEW RULE JuCR 11.23—PROCEEDINGS USING REMOTE TECHNOLOGY AUTHORIZED
                 Effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1577 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED NEW RULE GR 41—JURY SELECTION BY USING REMOTE TECHNOLOGY
                 Effective upon publication



      The following rule order was entered on March 15, 2024:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1567 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO APR 4 - EXAMINATIONS FOR ADMISSION; NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS
                 effective upon publication



      The following rule order was entered following the Court's February 7, 2024, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1563 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RPC 1.2 – SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION AND ALLOCATION OF AUTHORITY BETWEEN CLIENT AND LAWYER, COMMENT 18 AND RPC 8.4 – MISCONDUCT, COMMENT 8
                 comments due by August 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1564 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RPC 6.1 – PRO BONO PUBLICO SERVICE
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1565 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 17.7 – OBJECTION TO RULING–REVIEW OF DECISION ON MOTION; RAP 18.13 – ACCELERATED REVIEW OF DISPOSITIONS IN JUVENILE OFFENSE PROCEEDINGS; AND RAP 18.13A – ACCELERATED REVIEW OF JUVENILE DEPENDENCY DISPOSITION ORDERS, ORDERS TERMINATING PARENTAL RIGHTS, DEPENDENCY GUARDIANSHIP ORDERS, AND ORDERS ENTERED IN DEPENDENCY AND DEPENDENCY GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS
                 comments due by April 30, 2025

      • Order No. 25700-A-1566 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO GR 12.2(c)(2) – WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION: PURPOSES, AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES, AND PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
                 comments due by April 30, 2025



      The following rule order was entered following the Court's January 3, 2024, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1562 - IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO APR 28--LIMITED PRACTICE RULE FOR LIMITED LICENSE LEGAL TECHNICIANS AND THE APPENDIX APR 28 REGULATIONS
                 effective upon publication


      2023


      The following amended rule order was entered following the Court's June 7, 2023, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1524 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RPC 1.5—FEES; RPC 5.4—PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENCE OF A LAWYER; AND RPC 7.3—SOLICITATION OF CLIENTS
                 comments due by April 30, 2024



      The following rule orders were entered following the Court's December 6, 2023, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1551 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO JuCR 7.7--STATEMENT OF JUVENILE ON PLEA OF GUILTY
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1552 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CRLJ 41--DISMISSAL OF ACTIONS
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1553 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CRLJ 56--SUMMARY JUDGMENT
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1554 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO APR 11—MANDATORY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (MCLE)
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1555 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CR 59--NEW TRIAL, RECONSIDERATION, AND AMENDMENT OF JUDGMENTS
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1556 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED NEW GENERAL RULE 3.2—MOTION BY AN INCARCERATED PERSON FOR NEW TRIAL OR RECONSIDERATION
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1557 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CrR 3.2--RELEASE OF ACCUSED AND CrRLJ 3.2--RELEASE OF ACCUSED
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1558 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CrR 4.7--DISCOVERY AND CrRLJ 4.7--DISCOVERY
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1559 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CrR 8.3--DISMISSAL AND CrRLJ 8.3--DISMISSAL
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1560 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 10.10--STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL GROUNDS FOR REVIEW
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1561 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO THE RULE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF LAWYER CONDUCT (ELC) 2.14—RESTRICTIONS ON REPRESENTING OR ADVISING RESPONDENTS OR GRIEVANTS
                 comments due by April 30, 2024



      The following rule orders were entered following the Court's November 8, 2023, En Banc Conference:

      • Amended Order No. 25700-A-1549 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO SUPERIOR COURT AND COURT OF LIMITED JURISDICTION RULES; SUGGESTED NEW GENERAL RULE; SUGGESTED NEW ADMINISTRATIVE RULE FOR COURTS OF LIMITED JURISDICTION; AND SUGGESTED NEW JUVENILE COURT RULE JURISDICTION (IRLJ)
                comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1550 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 9.6--DESIGNATION OF CLERK'S PAPERS AND EXHIBITS
                 comments due by April 30, 2024



      The following rule orders were entered following the Court's October 2, 2023, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1531 - IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED NEW SUPERIOR COURT SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS RULE (SPR 98. )--UNLAWFUL DETAINERS - APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY [REVISED]
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1532 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE MENTAL PROCEEDINGS RULES (MPR)
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1533 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO FELONY GUILTY PLEA FORMS: STATEMENT OF DEFENDANT UPON PLEA OF GUILTY - SEX AND - NON-SEX [CrR4.2--PLEAS]
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1534 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO LEGAL FINANCIAL OBLIGATION (LFO) FORMS [GENERAL RULE 39]
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1535 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO THE CERTIFICATION OF APPOINTED COUNSEL OF COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS FORM [REQUIRED BY CrR 3.1; CrRLJ 3.1; JuCR 9.2; AND MPR 2.1]
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1536 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CR 26—GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING DISCOVERY [REVISED]
                comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1537 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO RULE OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE (RAP) 9.5--FILING AND SERVICE OF REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS - OBJECTIONS
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1538 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO RAP 9.6--DESIGNATION OF CLERK'S PAPERS AND EXHIBITS
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1539 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 9.7-PREPARING CLERK'S PAPERS AND EXHIBITS FOR APPELLATE COURT
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1540 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED NEW RAP 9. -- APPELLATE COUNSEL ACCESS TO TRIAL COURT RECORD AND EXHIBITS
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1541 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO RAP 10.2--TIME FOR FILING BRIEFS
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1542 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 10.4-PREPARATION AND FILING OF BRIEF BY PARTY
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1543 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 18.5--SERVICE AND FILING OF PAPERS
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1544 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO RAP 18.6--COMPUTATION OF TIME
                comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1545 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 18.8--WAIVER OF RULES AND EXTENSION AND REDUCTION OF TIME
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1546 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 16.7-PERSONAL RESTRAINT PETITION - FORM OF PETITION AND RAP FORM 17- PERSONAL RESTRAINT PETITION FOR PERSON CONFINED BY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1547 - IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RULE OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE (RAP) 16.5--PERSONAL RESTRAINT PETITION-WHERE TO SEEK RELIEF, RAP 16.11--PERSONAL RESTRAINT PETITION—CONSIDERATION OF PETITION, AND RAP 16.13--PERSONAL RESTRAINT PETITION-PROCEDURE AFTER REFERENCE HEARING
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1548 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO IRLJ 2.6--SCHEDULING OF HEARINGS
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1549 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO SUPERIOR COURT AND COURT OF LIMITED JURISDICTION RULES AND SUGGESTED NEW GENERAL RULE
                comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1550 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 9.6--DESIGNATION OF CLERK'S PAPERS AND EXHIBITS
                 comments due by April 30, 2024



      The following rule order was entered following the Court's September 6, 2023, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1530 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CR 65—INJUNCTIONS [REVISED]
                 effective upon publication




      The following rule orders were entered following the Court’s July 12, 2023, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1525 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO JuCR 7.7--STATEMENT OF JUVENILE ON PLEA OF GUILTY
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1526 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT PREAMBLE AND RULE 2.12 COMMENT [2]
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1527 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO APR 11—MANDATORY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (MCLE)
                 effective September 1, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1528 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RULE OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE (RAP) 16.5---PERSONAL RESTRAINT PETITION-WHERE TO SEEK RELIEF, RAP 16.11--PERSONAL RESTRAINT PETITION-CONSIDERATION OF PETITION, AND RAP 16.13--PERSONAL RESTRAINT PETITION-PROCEDURE AFTER REFERENCE HEARING
                 comments due by October 5, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1529 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED NEW RULE OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE (RAP)
                 comments due by April 30, 2024




      The following rule orders were entered following the Court’s June 7, 2023, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1505 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO GR 15—DESTRUCTION, SEALING, AND REDACTION OF COURT RECORDS
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1506 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED NEW GENERAL RULE
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1507 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CRLJ 55—DEFAULT
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1508 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 18.7—SIGNING AND DATING PAPERS, AND RAP FORMS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, AND 21
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1509 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO GR 31—ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1510 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO RAP 2.2—DECISIONS OF THE SUPERIOR COURT THAT MAY BE APPEALED
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1511 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 10.5—REPRODUCTION AND SERVICE OF BRIEFS
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1512 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO LIMITED PRACTICE OFFICER RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT (LPORPC) RULE 1.12—SAFEGUARDING PROPERTY
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1513 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL RULES (GR) 1, 12.4, AND 24
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1514 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ADMISSION AND PRACTICE RULES (APR) 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 11, AND 28
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1515 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO RAP 16.8—PERSONAL RESTRAINT PETITION—FILING AND SERVICE
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1516 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 14.3—EXPENSES ALLOWED AS COSTS
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1517 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO RAP 17.4—FILING AND SERVICE OF MOTION–ANSWER TO MOTION
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1518 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CrRLJ 7.4—ARREST OF JUDGMENT
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1519 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CrRLJ 7.5—NEW TRIAL
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1520 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED NEW SUPERIOR COURT SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS RULE (SPR 98.24W)—UNLAWFUL DETAINERS – APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY [REVISED]
                 comments due by August 30, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1521 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO THE MENTAL PROCEEDINGS RULES (MPR)
                 comments due by August 30, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1522 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO RAP 12.4—MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF DECISION TERMINATING REVIEW
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1523 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM RULES (GALR)
                 comments due by April 30, 2024




      The following rule order was entered following the Court’s May 3, 2023, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1504 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO TO GR 31 ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS AND CrR 2.1—THE INDICTMENT AND THE INFORMATION
                 effective May 15, 2023




      The following rule order was entered following the Court’s April 5, 2023, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1496 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CrRLJ 4.7—DISCOVERY
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1497 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 15.2— DETERMINATION OF INDIGENCY AND RIGHTS OF INDIGENT PARTY
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1498 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CrRLJ 7.6—PROBATION [REVISED PROPOSAL]
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1499 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO RAP 13.5—DISCRETIONARY REVIEW OF INTERLOCUTORY DECISION
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1500 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO IRLJ 6.6—SPEED MEASURING DEVICE: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATION
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1501 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CR 28—PERSONS BEFORE WHOM DEPOSITIONS MAY BE TAKEN AND CR 30—DEPOSITIONS UPON ORAL EXAMINATION
                 comments due by April 30, 2024

      • Order No. 25700-A-1502 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO SAR 15—COMMISSIONER OF THE SUPREME COURT
                 effective immediately

      • Order No. 25700-A-1503 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO THE BJA RULES
                 effective upon publication




      The following rule order was entered following the Court’s January 4, 2023, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1483 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO CrRLJ 2.1—COMPLAINT—CITATION AND NOTICE
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1484 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED MANDATORY CONTINUING EDUCATION STANDARDS [NEW ARLJ 14]
                 effective January 1, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1485 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CrRLJ 7.4—ARREST OF JUDGMENT
                 comments due by April 30, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1486 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CrRLJ 7.5—NEW TRIAL
                 comments due by April 30, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1487 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 14.3—EXPENSES ALLOWED AS COSTS
                 comments due by April 30, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1488 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO RAP 17.4—FILING AND SERVICE OF MOTION–ANSWER TO MOTION
                 comments due by April 30, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1489 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO RAP 16.8— PERSONAL RESTRAINT PETITION—FILING AND SERVICE
                 comments due by April 30, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1490 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RPC 1.15A AND ELC 15.7 AND NEW COMMENT TO RPC 1.15B
                 comments due by April 30, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1491 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO ADMISSION AND PRACTICE RULES (APR) 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 11, AND 28
                 comments due by April 30, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1492 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL RULES (GR) 1, 12.4, AND 24
                 comments due by April 30, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1493 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO LIMITED PRACTICE OFFICER RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT (LPORPC) RULE 1.12—SAFEGUARDING PROPERTY
                 comments due by April 30, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1494 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO APR 11—MANDATORY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (MCLE)
                 comments due by April 30, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1495 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO APR 28 AND THE APPENDIX APR 28 REGULATIONS
                 comments due by April 30, 2023



      2022


      The following rule order was entered following the Court's November 29, 2022, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1482 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO THE INFRACTION RULES FOR COURTS OF LIMITED JURISDICTION (IRLJ)
                 effective January 1, 2023




      The following rule orders were entered following the Court's November 9, 2022, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1478 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED NEW GENERAL RULE [GR 40]—INFORMAL FAMILY LAW TRIALS [REVISED PROPOSAL]
                 effective January 1, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1479 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO CrRLJ 3.4—APPEARANCE OF THE DEFENDANT
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1480 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 10.5—REPRODUCTION AND SERVICE OF BRIEFS
                 comments due by April 30, 2023

      • AMENDED Order No. 25700-A-1454 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CrR 4.2—PLEAS
                 effective July 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1481 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CR 26--GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING DISCOVERY
                 comments due by April 30, 2023




      The following rule orders were entered following the Court's October 12, 2022, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1466 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO GR 29—PRESIDING JUDGE IN SUPERIOR COURT DISTRICT AND LIMITED JURISDICTION COURT DISTRICT
                 effective January 1, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1467 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CrR 3.3—TIME FOR TRIAL
                 effective January 1, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1468 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CrRLJ 3.3—TIME FOR TRIAL
                 effective January 1, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1469 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CrRLJ 7.6—PROBATION
                 effective January 1, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1470 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO GR 11.3—REMOTE INTERPRETATION
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1471 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO ER 1101—APPLICABILITY OF RULES
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1472 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO COURT OF APPEALS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES CAR 7—APPORTIONMENT OF BUSINESS; CAR 8—CHIEF JUDGE; CAR 9—ACTING CHIEF JUDGE; CAR 13—MINUTES—COURT BUSINESS MEETINGS; CAR 16—MINUTES—COURT PERSONNEL; AND SUPPLEMENTAL COURT OF APPEALS ADMINISTRATIVE RULE
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1473 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO GR 22—ACCESS TO FAMILY LAW AND GUARDIANSHIP COURT RECORDS
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1474 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED NEW SPECIAL PROCEEDING RULE
                 comments due by January 31, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1475 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO RAP 2.2—DECISIONS OF THE SUPERIOR COURT THAT MAY BE APPEALED
                 comments due by April 30, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1476 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO RAP 14.3—EXPENSES ALLOWED AS COSTS
                 comments due by April 30, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1477 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO RAP 17.4—FILING AND SERVICE OF MOTION–ANSWER TO MOTION
                 comments due by April 30, 2023




      The following rule orders were entered following the Court's July 13, 2022, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1455 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CRLJ 43—TAKING OF TESTIMONY
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1456 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO GR 22—ACCESS TO FAMILY LAW AND GUARDIANSHIP COURT RECORDS
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1457 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CrRLJ 3.4—PRESENCE OF THE DEFENDANT
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1458 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 5.3—CONTENT OF NOTICE—FILING
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1459 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 10.2—TIME FOR FILING BRIEFS
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1460 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 10.10—STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL GROUNDS FOR REVIEW
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1462 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO GR 31—ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS
                 comments due by April 30, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1463 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO CRLJ 55—DEFAULT
                 comments due by April 30, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1464 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 18.7—SIGNING AND DATING PAPERS, AND RAP FORMS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, AND 21
                 comments due by April 30, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1465 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO JuCR 7.16—QUASHING AND ISSUING WARRANTS
                 comments due by April 30, 2023



      The following rule orders were entered following the Court's June 8, 2022, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1426 – IN THE MATTER OF ORDERS 25700-A-1415 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO GR 31—ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS AND CrR 2.1—THE INDICTMENT AND THE INFORMATION; AND ORDER 25700-A-1416 – THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO GR 31—ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS

      • Dissent to Order No. 25700-A-1426 – IN THE MATTER OF ORDERS 25700-A-1415 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO GR 31—ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS AND CrR 2.1—THE INDICTMENT AND THE INFORMATION; AND ORDER 25700-A-1416 – THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO GR 31—ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS

      • Order No. 25700-A-1427 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CrRLJ 4.2—STATEMENT OF DEFENDANT ON PLEA OF GUILTY [PLEA FORM]
                 effective June 9, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1428 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO ADMISSION AND PRACTICE RULE (APR) 5(e) AND APR 28 APPENDIX REGULATION 9
                 effective upon publication

      • Order No. 25700-A-1429 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RPC 8.4—MISCONDUCT
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1430 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CrRLJ 2.1—COMPLAINT—CITATION AND NOTICE
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1431 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 10.8—ADDITIONAL AUTHORITIES
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1432 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO RAP 2.5—CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH MAY AFFECT SCOPE OF REVIEW
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1433 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RULES FOR ENFORCEMENT OF LAWYER CONDUCT (ELC) 3.4, 4.1, 4.3, 5.1, 5.3, 5.7, 7.2, 14.3, AND 15.1
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1434 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO RALJ 6.2—TRANSMITTAL OF RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1435 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RALJ 10.3—EXTENSION AND REDUCTION OF TIME
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1436 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RALJ 11.2—ATTORNEY'S FEES AND EXPENSES
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1437 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RALJ 11.7—APPLICATION OF OTHER COURT RULES
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1438 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO 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
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1439 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CODE FOR JUDICIAL CONDUCT (CJC) CANON 2, RULE 2.2—IMPARTIALITY AND FAIRNESS AND RULE 2.6—ENSURING THE RIGHT TO BE HEARD
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1440 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE FOR JUDICIAL CONDUCT (CJC) CANON 2, RULE 2.3 CMT [3]—BIAS, PREJUDICE, AND HARASSMENT
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1441 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO GR 26—MANDATORY CONTINUING JUDICIAL EDUCATION
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1442 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 9.2—VERBATIM REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1443 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO RAP 10.4—PREPARATION AND FILING OF BRIEF BY PARTY
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1444 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO RAP 16.9—PERSONAL RESTRAINT PETITION—RESPONSE TO PETITION
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1445 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO RAP 17.2—WHO DECIDES A MOTION
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1446 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 18.9—VIOLATION OF RULES
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1447 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CrRLJ 4.8—SUBPOENAS
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1448 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO GR 11—COURT INTERPRETERS AND GR 11.1—PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE INTERPRETER COMMISSION
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1449 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO APR 6—LAW CLERK PROGRAM
                 effective September 1, 2022

      • Order No. 25700-A-1450 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED NEW RULE FOR COURTS OF LIMITED JURISDICTION (ARLJ) [14]—MANDATORY CONTINUING COURT ADMINISTRATOR EDUCATION
                 effective January 1, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1451 – IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED NEW GENERAL RULE [42] AND PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CrR 3.1, JuCR 9.2, AND CrRLJ 3.1
                 effective January 1, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1452 – IN THE MATTER OF THE NON-BIASED AND INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE PROJECT SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS
                 effective January 1, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1453 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO RAP 10.10—STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL GROUNDS FOR REVIEW
                 comments due by April 30, 2023

      • Order No. 25700-A-1454 – IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CrR 4.2 [FELONY GUILTY PLEA FORMS]
                 effective July 1, 2022



      The following rule orders were entered following the Court's May 2022, En Banc Conference:

      • Order No. 25700-A-1426 – IN THE MATTER OF ORDERS 25700-A-1415 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO GR 31—ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS AND CrR 2.1—THE INDICTMENT AND THE INFORMATION; AND ORDER 25700-A-1416 – THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO GR 31—ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS

      • Dissent to Order No. 25700-A-1426 – IN THE MATTER OF ORDERS 25700-A-1415 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO GR 31—ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS AND CrR 2.1—THE INDICTMENT AND THE INFORMATION; AND ORDER 25700-A-1416 – THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO GR 31—ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS

 

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