title: Notice of Motion

text:
See RAP 18.17 for document formatting requirements. RAP FORM 19. Notice of Motion (RAP 17.4(a)) (SUPREME COURT or COURT OF APPEALS, DIVISION_____) OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON (Title of trial court proceeding ) with parties designated as in ) rule 3.4) ) )

No. (appellate court) NOTICE FOR MOTION

To: (Names of persons entitled to notice and their attorneys. See RAP 17.4(a).)

(Name of moving party), (appellant, petitioner, or respondent), will bring on for hearing (name of motion, for example: "Motion To Substitute Appellant") on (date). The motion will be heard by the (Judges, Commissioner, or Clerk) at (hour), or as soon thereafter as the motion can be heard. The address of the place of hearing is (room number and address).

(Date) ____________________________________ Signature (Name of attorney) (personal pronouns (optional)) Washington State Bar Association membership number Attorney for (Appellant, Respondent, or Petitioner) (The notice may be made a part of the motion.) [Adopted effective July 1, 1976; Amended effective September 1, 1994; September 1, 2010; June 27, 2023.]

citation: RAP RAP FORM19

rule_number: RAP FORM19


doc_type: court-rule

jurisdiction: wa

title: Motion To Modify Ruling

text:
See RAP 18.17 for document formatting requirements. RAP FORM 20. Motion To Modify Ruling (Rule 17.7) No. (appellate court) (SUPREME COURT or COURT OF APPEALS, DIVISION_____) OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON (Title of trial court proceeding ) with parties designated as in ) rule 3.4 ) 1.

MOTION TO MODIFY RULING

IDENTITY OF MOVING PARTY (Name of moving party), (designation of moving party)

asks for the relief designated in Part 2. 2.

STATEMENT OF RELIEF SOUGHT Modify ruling of the (Clerk or Commissioner) filed on

(date). The ruling (state substance of ruling, for example: "denied the motion to be substituted as respondent in place of Alvin Jones") This court should (State relief requested, for example: "authorize the requested substitution".). 3.

FACTS RELEVANT TO MOTION

(Here state facts relevant to original motion, with reference to or copies of parts of the record relevant to that motion. The facts set forth in the original motion may be incorporated by reference. For example: "The facts are set out in Part 3 of the original motion to the commissioner.") 4.

GROUNDS FOR RELIEF AND ARGUMENT (Here state the grounds for relief sought with authority

and supporting argument. The grounds for relief set forth in the original motion may be incorporated by reference.) [If the petition is prepared using word processing software, include the following statement: This document contains

words, excluding the parts of the document

exempted from the word count by RAP 18.17.] (Date) Respectfully submitted, _____________________________________ Signature Attorney for (Appellant, Respondent or Petitioner)(Name, personal pronouns (optional), address, telephone number, and

WSBA No. ) [Adopted effective July 1, 1976; Amended effective September 1, 1994; September 1, 2021; June 27, 2023.]

license: public-domain-government-work

citation: RAP RAP FORM20

rule_set: RAP

rule_number: RAP FORM20


title: Civil Appeal Statement

text:
See RAP 18.17 for document formatting requirements. RAP FORM 21. Civil Appeal Statement (Rule 5.5(c)) COURT OF APPEALS, DIVISION_____ OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON (Title of trial court proceeding ) with parties designated as in ) rule 3.4 ) 1.

CIVIL APPEAL STATEMENT

NATURE OF THE CASE AND DECISION (State the substance of the case below and the basis for

the trial court decision. For example: "Defendant was driving his automobile when struck from the rear by a truck driven by Jones. An automobile coming from the opposite direction driven by an uninsured motorist crossed the center line into the lane occupied by defendant and collided with the defendant's car. Defendant settled his claim against Jones and executed a release without the consent of plaintiff insurance company. The policy issued by plaintiff contained a provision which excluded coverage under the uninsured motorist provisions for bodily injury to an insured who has made any settlement with any

person without the written consent of the company. The trial court held that this exclusion violated public policy by restricting the uninsured motorist coverage required by RCW 48.22.030 and declared the exclusion void.") 2.

ISSUES PRESENTED FOR REVIEW (State the issues the party intends to present for review

by the Court of Appeals. For example: "Whether a provision which excludes coverage when the insured does not secure the insurer's consent before settling with any person responsible for any injury violates public policy by restricting the uninsured motorist coverage required by RCW 48.22.030?" List under each issue the legal authority relevant to that issue.) 3.

RELIEF SOUGHT IN COURT OF APPEALS (State the relief the party seeks in the Court of Appeals.

For example: "Reversal of trial court decision with directions to enter judgment declaring that defendant is not covered by the uninsured motorist provisions of the liability policy issued by plaintiff.")

4.

TRIAL COURT (Name of County) County Superior Court

5.

JUDGE (Name of Trial Court Judge)

6.

DATE OF DECISION (The date the decision was entered in the trial court)

7.

POST-DECISION MOTIONS (State each post-decision motion made in the trial court

including the nature of the motion, the date the motion was made, the decision on the motion, and the date the decision was entered.) 8.

NOTICE OF APPEAL The notice of appeal was filed on date. A copy of the

notice of appeal is attached to this statement. 9.

COUNSEL Counsel for appellant (name of appellant) is (name,

address, and telephone number of attorney). Counsel for respondent (name of respondent) is (name, address, and

telephone number of attorney). 10.

METHOD OF DISPOSITION IN TRIAL COURT (State the method used to decide the case in the trial

court. For example: "summary judgment, order of dismissal, judgment after trial to the court, judgment after jury trial.") 11.

RELIEF GRANTED BY TRIAL COURT (State the relief granted by the trial court. For example:

"The trial court entered a judgment declaring that defendant has coverage under the uninsured motorist provisions of the automobile liability policy issued by plaintiff.") 12.

RELIEF DENIED BY TRIAL COURT (State the relief sought by the party making the statement

which was denied by the trial court. For example: "Plaintiff sought a judgment declaring that the uninsured motorist provision of the automobile liability policy no longer provided coverage to defendant.") 13.

CERTIFICATE OF COUNSEL I, attorney for appellant (name of appellant), certify that

this appeal is taken in good faith and not for purposes of delay. I further certify that my client (is or is not) prepared to immediately take all steps to complete the appeal. (If the statement indicates the party is not prepared to immediately take all steps to complete the appeal, state here why the party is not prepared to immediately complete the appeal.) _____________________ (Date)

_____________________________________ Signature Attorney for Appellant (Name, personal pronouns (optional), address, telephone number, and Washington State Bar Association membership number of attorney) [Adopted effective July 1, 1976; Amended effective September 1, 1994; June 27, 2023.]

citation: RAP RAP FORM21

rule_number: RAP FORM21


title: Notice to Appellant Re: Statement of Additional Grounds for Review

text:
See RAP 18.17 for document formatting requirements. RAP FORM 22 NOTICE TO APPELLANT RE: STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL GROUNDS FOR REVIEW

COURT OF APPEALS DIVISION ___ OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Re:

Case No.

Dear Appellant: Your attorney has filed a proof of service indicating that you were mailed a copy of the opening brief in your appeal. If, after reviewing that brief, you believe there are additional grounds for review that were not included in your lawyer’s brief, you may list those grounds in a Statement of Additional Grounds for Review. RAP 10.10. Because the Statement of Additional Grounds for Review is not a brief, there is no required format and you may prepare it

by hand. No citations to the record or legal authority are required, but you should sufficiently identify any alleged error so that the appellate court may consider your argument. A copy of the rule is enclosed for your reference. Your Statement of Additional Grounds for Review must be sent to the Court within 30 days. It will be reviewed by the Court when your appeal is considered on the merits.

Very truly yours,

Clerk/Administrator [Adopted effective December 24, 2002.]

citation: RAP RAP FORM22

rule_number: RAP FORM22


text:
See RAP 18.17 for document formatting requirements. RAP FORM 23

FORM STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL GROUNDS FOR REVIEW

STATE OF WASHINGTON Respondent, v.

(your name) Appellant. I,

) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )

No. STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL GROUNDS FOR REVIEW

, have received and reviewed

the opening brief prepared by my attorney. Summarized below are the additional grounds for review that are not addressed in that brief. I understand the Court will review this Statement of Additional Grounds for Review when my appeal is considered on the merits.

Additional Ground 1

Additional Ground 2

If there are additional grounds, a brief summary is attached to this statement.

[If the petition is prepared using word processing software, include the following statement: This document contains

words, excluding the parts of the document

exempted from the word count by RAP 18.17.]

Date:

Signature:

[Adopted effective December 24, 2002; September 1, 2021.]

citation: RAP RAP FORM23

rule_number: RAP FORM23


title: Notice of Cash Supersedeas

text:
See RAP 18.17 for document formatting requirements. RAP FORM 24. NOTICE OF CASH SUPERSEDEAS [Rule 8.1(d)] SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR [ _____________ ] COUNTY

[Name of plaintiff], Plaintiff, v. [Name of defendant], Defendant.

) No. [trial court] ) ) ) ) Notice of Cash Supersedeas ) ) ) )

Submitted with this notice is a [cashier’s] check totaling $_______ made payable to the ________ County Superior Court Clerk. The clerk is directed to hold the funds as a bond to supersede the judgment previously entered in this case against _____________________ plus interest likely to accrue during the pendency of the appeal and any costs that may be awarded to ___________ on appeal.

[Pursuant to RCW 36.48.090, the clerk is directed to invest the funds in an interest bearing trust account to accrue to the benefit of ___________________, subject to the clerk’s investment service fee, all as provided in RCW 36.48.090.] The funds shall be held pending return of the mandate in Court of Appeals Cause No. ________ and thereafter until disbursed pursuant to further order of court or by agreement of the parties.

DATED [date]. Signature ________________________________________ Attorney for [Plaintiff or Defendant] [Adopted effective September 1, 2006.]

citation: RAP RAP FORM24

rule_number: RAP FORM24


text:
FORM 25. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief [Rule 18.8(a)] See RAP 18.17 for document formatting requirements. IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DIVISION _____ [CASE NAME]

) ) ) ) ) ) ) )

No. [CASE NUMBER] STREAMLINED REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE BRIEF [Rule 18.8(a)]

Name of party requesting the extension: For which brief are you requesting an extension: ____________ Opening Brief ____________ Response Brief What is your current due date? ____________ What is your requested due date? ____________ (must not exceed 30 days) Name of person filing request: ____________ Date: _________ Signature: __________________________________________

[Adopted effective October 1, 2024; Amended effective October 28, 2025.]

citation: RAP RAP FORM25

rule_number: RAP FORM25


title: Rescinded

text: ARLJ 1 QUALIFYING EXAMINATION OF LAY CANDIDATES FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE [RESCINDED] [Rescinded effective January 1, 1981.]

citation: ARLJ ARLJ 1

rule_set: ARLJ

rule_number: ARLJ 1


title: Scope of Rules

text: ARLJ 2 SCOPE OF RULES These rules shall govern the procedure of civil, criminal, and infraction cases in all courts of limited jurisdiction inferior to the superior court. They shall be construed to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action. Failure to set forth herein any provisions of common law or statute, not inconsistent with these rules, shall not be construed as an implied repeal thereof. [Adopted as JAR 2 effective July 1, 1963; Renamed ARLJ 2 and amended effective September 1, 1989.]

citation: ARLJ ARLJ 2

rule_number: ARLJ 2


title: Definition of Terms

text:
ARLJ 3 DEFINITION OF TERMS As used in these rules, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) “Appear” or “appearance” means a physical appearance, remote appearance, or appearance through counsel. (2) “Appear through counsel” and “appearance through counsel” means that counsel appears on behalf of the plaintiff, defendant, petitioner, or respondent. (3) "City" shall be construed to include towns. (4) “Counsel” means a person admitted to the practice of law by order of the Washington State Supreme Court. (5) "Court" means any court inferior to the superior court. (6) “Court proceeding” means all court hearings, depositions, and all other proceedings over which the court exercises jurisdiction. (7) "Judge" shall include every judicial officer authorized, alone or with others, to hold or preside over any court of limited jurisdiction, or any court inferior to the superior court that may be hereinafter established. (8) "Oaths" include affirmations. (9) "Offenses against the State" shall, wherever appropriate, include offenses against a county or a city by virtue of violation of an ordinance or resolution. (10) “Participant” means any person appearing in a court proceeding and includes, but is not limited to, (A) the plaintiff, defendant, petitioner, or respondent, (B) counsel for the plaintiff, defendant, petitioner, or respondent, (C) witnesses, (D) interpreters, (E) jurors, and (F) court reporters for depositions. (11) “Physically appear” and “physical appearance” means present in person at the location of the court proceeding. (12) "Prosecuting Attorney" or "prosecutor" includes deputy prosecuting attorneys, and city attorneys, corporation counsel, and their deputies and assistants, or such other persons as may be designated by statute or court rule. (13) “Remotely appear” and “remote appearance” means a telephonic appearance or appearance by remote technology approved by the court. (14) “Remote technology” means technology that permits all participants to see and hear each other during the proceedings, speak as permitted by the judge, and that allows confidential communications between counsel and client. The remote connection shall be of sufficient quality to ensure that participants are clearly visible and that the audio connection permits the making of the official court record of the proceedings. (15) "State," whenever appropriate, shall include a city or town. (16) “Telephonic” means audio connections that permit all participants to hear each other during the proceedings, speak as permitted by the judge, and that allow confidential

communications between attorney and client. The audio connections shall be of sufficient quality to permit the making of the official court record of the proceedings. [Adopted as JAR 3 effective July 1, 1963; Renamed ARLJ 3 effective September 1, 1989; Amended effective July 9, 2024.]

citation: ARLJ ARLJ 3

rule_number: ARLJ 3


title: Code of Judicial Conduct

text: ARLJ 4 CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT (1) The Code of Judicial Conduct (CJC) as adopted by the Supreme Court of Washington shall apply to the judge of each court subject to these rules, whether or not such judge has been admitted to the Bar. It shall be the obligation of each such judge to conduct his or her court and his or her professional and personal relationships in accordance with the same standards as are required of judges of courts of record, except that CJC Canon 5(F), prohibiting judges from practicing law, shall not apply to attorney-judges of courts of limited jurisdiction who have been specifically authorized by statute to practice law. (2) The taking of photographs in the courtroom or radio or television broadcasting or transmitting of judicial proceedings from the courtroom during the progress of judicial proceedings shall be governed by GR 16. [Adopted as JAR 4 effective July 1, 1963; Renamed ARLJ effective September 1, 1989; Amended effective October 1, 2002.]

citation: ARLJ ARLJ 4

rule_number: ARLJ 4


title: Presiding Judge, Multiple Judge Court District, Multiple District Counties - Rescinded

text: ARLJ 5 PRESIDING JUDGE, MULTIPLE JUDGE COURT DISTRICT, MULTIPLE DISTRICT COUNTIES [RESCINDED] [Rescinded effective April 30, 2002.]

citation: ARLJ ARLJ 5

rule_number: ARLJ 5


title: Records: Separate Dockets--Contents

text: ARLJ 6 RECORDS: SEPARATE DOCKETS--CONTENTS (a) Every court having criminal jurisdiction shall keep such records as are required by law. (b) Separate dockets shall be kept for criminal, traffic, civil, and small claims actions. The required entries within the traffic and criminal dockets shall be as required on the "Complaint/Citation Docket Form" prescribed in CrRLJ 2.1. In civil and small claims dockets there shall be entered: (1) The title of all actions; (2) The object of the action or proceeding; (3) All filing, return, trial, and appearance dates; (4) An abstract of every motion, rule, order and decision of the court; (5) Every continuance, and for whom granted; (6) All demands for a trial by jury, and by whom; (7) The names of the jurors who appear and are sworn, the names of witnesses sworn, and at whose request; (8) An abstract of the verdict of the jury when received and other proceedings in connection with the jury; (9) An abstract of the judgment of the court and the amount thereof, and all costs granted in connection therewith; (10) The time of issuing execution, and an account of the debt and costs, and the fees due to each person separately; (11) The fact of a notice of appeal and the date thereof; (12) Satisfaction of the judgment, or any money paid thereon and the date thereof; (13) Such other entries as may be material. [Adopted as JAR 6 effective July 1, 1963; Renamed ARLJ 6 effective September 1, 1989.]

citation: ARLJ ARLJ 6

rule_number: ARLJ 6


title: Reserved

text: ARLJ 7 [RESCINDED] [Rescinded effective September 1, 1997.]

citation: ARLJ ARLJ 7

rule_number: ARLJ 7


title: Reporting of Criminal Cases

text: ARLJ 8 REPORTING OF CRIMINAL CASES (a) Report of Disposition. Within 5 court days after the disposition by a court of limited jurisdiction of a felony or gross misdemeanor charge or misdemeanor charges which have been reported to the Washington State Patrol Section on Identification, whether the disposition be a plea of guilty or by deferral or suspension of imposition of sentence, or a finding of guilty, or not guilty after trial, or by a dismissal of the charge, the court clerk shall report such disposition to the Section on a disposition form approved by the Administrator for the Courts. When a sentence has been deferred or suspended, the report to the Section shall indicate the length of time over which such suspension or deferral is to be effective. At the conclusion of the time period for deferral or suspension of sentence, the court clerk shall forward an amended disposition form to the Section showing the actual disposition of the case. (b) Report of Appeal. If an appeal is taken from the disposition made by a court of limited jurisdiction, the court clerk shall, within 5 court days of the taking of the appeal, notify the Section on an amended disposition form. In the event that the result of any proceeding changes or otherwise makes inaccurate the information forwarded on the original disposition report, the court clerk shall prepare and forward to the Section a supplemental disposition report on a form approved by the Administrator for the Courts indicating thereon the information necessary to correct the current status of the disposition of charges against the subject maintained in the records of the Section. [Adopted as JAR 8 effective March 1, 1974; Renamed ARLJ 8 effective September 1, 1989.]

citation: ARLJ ARLJ 8

rule_number: ARLJ 8


title: Reserved

text: ARLJ 9 [RESCINDED] [Adopted effective September 1, 1987; Repealed effective December 10, 2013.]

citation: ARLJ ARLJ 9

rule_number: ARLJ 9


title: Case Information Cover Sheet

text: ARLJ 10 CASE INFORMATION COVER SHEET (1) Each new civil filing, except in infraction cases, shall be accompanied by a Case Information Cover Sheet prepared and submitted by the plaintiff. The minimum requirements of this Case Information Cover Sheet shall be established by the Court Management Council in coordination with the Office of the Administrator for the Courts. Any additional case flow information deemed necessary for the management of cases by a court must be approved by the Office of the Administrator for the Courts. [Adopted effective September 1, 1999.]

citation: ARLJ ARLJ 10

rule_number: ARLJ 10


title: Misdemeanant Probation Department

text:
ARLJ 11 MISDEMEANANT PROBATION DEPARTMENT RULE 11.1 DEFINITION A probation department, if a court elects to establish one, is an entity that provides services designed to assist the court in the management of criminal justice and thereby aid in the preservation of public order and safety. The probation department may consist of probation officers, probation clerks, and other positions as determined by the Presiding Judge or their designee. The method of providing these services shall be established by the Presiding Judge or their designee to meet the specific needs of the court. RULE 11.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE SERVICES OF PROBATION DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL (a) Probation Officer Qualifications. (1) Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required. A course of study in behavioral sciences, criminal justice, or a related field is preferred. (2) Skills: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Utilize critical thinking and organization to manage complex situations. Employ empathy and interpersonal skills to motivate defendants. Deliver effective and technical presentations. (3) Complete the Misdemeanant Probation Counselors Academy per WAC 139-10-235 within one year of hire. (4) A probation officer hired prior to the adoption of the 2025 amendments to ARLJ 11 shall be deemed to have met the qualifications. (b) Probation Officer—Core Services. (1) Conduct investigations through interviews and research that may include criminal history, contact with victims, personal history, social and economic needs, community resource needs, counseling/treatment needs, work history, and family, employer, and community support. (2) Monitor and/or supervise defendants according to the risk, needs, and classification systems used by the court. (3) Evaluate defendants through interview and/or assessments to determine appropriate service referrals. Identify potential barriers and defendant amenability to different types of programs and treatment services. Conduct case management planning with defendants and assess compliance with court ordered probation conditions. (4) Complete written reports, which may include sentencing and/or sanctioning recommendations to the court. Communicate with judicial officers regarding probation matters. Testify in court as required. (5) Review reports from agencies providing court ordered services to defendants. (c) Probation Clerk Qualifications. (1) High school or equivalent diploma and two years’ practical experience in social services, criminal justice, or a related field.

(2) Clerical skills including but not limited to data entry, filing, document review, multitasking, prioritization, and customer service. (3) Ability to work with individuals experiencing mental health issues, substance use disorders, and homelessness. (4) A probation clerk hired prior to the adoption of the 2025 amendments to ARLJ 11 shall be deemed to have met the qualifications. (d) Probation Clerk--Core Services. (1) Monitor receipt of progress reports and documents regarding compliance with courtordered probation conditions. (2) Monitor defendant non-compliance with conditions of sentence per court practice. (3) Communicate with defendants to collect and verify personal contact information. Provide resource information for court ordered probation conditions and defendant needs. (4) Other Duties. The core services listed under both probation officer and probation clerk are not meant to exclude other duties that may be performed by either classification of employee. RULE 11.3 STATUTORY PROBATION SERVICE FEES TO BE USED FOR PROBATION SERVICES All positions, which are funded by statutory probation service fees, shall be limited to working with individuals or cases receiving probation services. Any additional funds raised from statutory probation services fees beyond what is necessary to fund the positions in the probation department shall be used to provide additional levels of probation services. [Adopted effective September 1, 2001; Amended effective July 9, 2024; September 1, 2025.]

citation: ARLJ ARLJ 11

rule_number: ARLJ 11


title: Registration by Courts of Limited Jurisdiction

text: ARLJ 12 REGISTRATION BY COURTS OF LIMITED JURISDICTION (1) All courts of limited jurisdiction shall register with the Administrative Office of the Courts. The registration shall include the name of the court, address, telephone number and the names of judicial officers and the court clerk or administrator. The registration shall include the days of the week and the hours the court is open for business to the public. The official registration must be updated annually by each court on or before July 1 and also within 30 days from the date of any changes in the information previously supplied to the Administrative Office of the Courts. The failure of a court to register as required by this rule shall not affect in any way the power or authority of a court. [Adopted effective September 1, 2002; Amended effective November 8, 2005.]

citation: ARLJ ARLJ 12

rule_number: ARLJ 12


title: Limited Jurisdiction Courts are required to Record all Proceedings Electronically

text: ARLJ 13 LIMITED JURISDICTION COURTS ARE REQUIRED TO RECORD ALL PROCEEDINGS ELECTRONICALLY (a) Generally. All limited jurisdiction courts shall make an electronic record of all proceedings and retain the record for at least as long as the record retention schedule dictates. The judicial officer shall assure that all case participants identify themselves for the record in keeping with RALJ 5.2(a). (b) Nonelectronic Record in Emergency. In the event of an equipment failure or other situation making an electronic recording impossible, the court may order the proceeding to be recorded by nonelectronic means. The nonelectronic record must be made at the court’s expense, and in the event of an appeal, any necessary transcription of the nonelectronic record must be made at the court’s expense. [Adopted effective October 1, 2002; Amended effective September 1, 2015.]

citation: ARLJ ARLJ 13

rule_number: ARLJ 13


text:
ARLJ 14 MANDATORY CONTINUING COURT ADMINISTRATOR EDUCATION (a) Purpose. The protection of the rights of free citizens depends on the existence of an independent and competent judiciary. Courts require skilled court administrators to ensure an open, fair, and efficient justice system. This is particularly true in courts of limited jurisdiction—the court level the public most often turns to for services. This rule establishes minimum requirements for education and training of court administrators and equivalent employees in courts of limited jurisdiction. (b) Definitions. (1) “Court administrator,” as used in this rule, means the court administrator or equivalent employee in a court of limited jurisdiction to whom the presiding judge may delegate administrative functions described in GR 29(f). The presiding judge of each district and municipal court shall designate a minimum of one court administrator or equivalent employee per court to comply with this rule. (2) “Designee,” as used in this rule, means the court administrator or equivalent employee as designated by the presiding judge. (3) “CEC” means the Board for Judicial Administration’s Court Education Committee. (4) “Academy” means the Washington Court Administrator Academy. (5) “DMCMA” means the District and Municipal Court Management Association. (6) “AOC” means the Administrative Office of the Courts described in chapter 2.56 RCW. (c) Minimum Requirement. Each designee shall complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of continuing education approved by the CEC every 3 years. (d) Court Administrator Academy Attendance. (1) Each designee shall attend and complete the Academy within 12 months of initial appointment. (2) Each designee holding this position for fewer than 4 years at the time this rule becomes effective shall attend and complete the Academy within 24 months. (3) The Academy shall consist of no fewer than 15 hours of education and shall include instruction about roles and responsibilities of court administration, ethics, GR 29, executive branch collaboration, court finances, human resources, and AOC resources and requirements. (4) The Academy will be offered in conjunction with the annual DMCMA program that receives funding allocated by the CEC. Subject to the availability of CEC and AOC resources, the Academy may also be offered remotely. (5) In the event of extreme hardship, a presiding judge may request on behalf of their designee a delay of not more than one year to complete the Academy. (6) The local court jurisdiction’s lack of adequate budgeting for the designee to attend the Academy shall not constitute an extreme hardship.

(e) Accreditation. The CEC shall, in consultation with the DMCMA and subject to the approval of the Washington Supreme Court, establish and publish the required curriculum and accreditation standards for the Mandatory Continuing Court Administrator Education. (f) Compliance. Each designee shall confirm with the AOC on or before January 31 each year, in such form as the AOC shall prescribe, the designee’s progress toward the minimum education requirements of section (c) of this rule during the previous calendar year. If the designee does not respond by January 31, their credits will be confirmed by default. A designee who does not have the requisite number of hours at the end of their three-year reporting period will have until March 1 to make up the credits for the previous three-year reporting period. These credits will not count toward their current three-year reporting period. (g) Noncompliance. Notification of noncompliance shall be reported to the chair(s) of the CEC and the presiding judge of the appropriate court. [Adopted effective January 1, 2023.]

citation: ARLJ ARLJ 14

rule_number: ARLJ 14


title: Washington State District and Municipal Court Administrator Mandatory Continuing Education Standards

text:
ARLJ 14 Standards WASHINGTON STATE DISTRICT AND MUNICIPAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR MANDATORY CONTINUING EDUCATION STANDARDS Section 1: Organization and Administration 1. Supreme Court The Supreme Court is the rulemaking authority for Washington’s integrated judicial branch of government. 2. Board for Judicial Administration The Board for Judicial Administration (BJA) provides policy review and program leadership for the courts at large, including recommending rules to the Supreme Court that improve our state’s judicial branch of government. 3. Court Education Committee The Court Education Committee (CEC) is a standing committee of the BJA and assists the Supreme Court and the BJA in developing educational policies and standards for the court system. The CEC provides budget and appropriation support, monitors educational programs’ quality, coordinates in-state and out-of-state educational programs and services, recommends changes in policies and standards, and approves guidelines for accrediting training programs. 4. Designee The designee is the court administrator or equivalent employee designated by the presiding judge. 5. Court Education Committee The responsibilities of the CEC will be to: (a) Administer the Administrative Rule for Limited Jurisdiction (ARLJ) 14; (b) Obtain the name of the designee from the presiding judge of each court of limited jurisdiction annually; (c) Establish operating procedures consistent with this rule; and, (d) Report and release names of the designees who have not complied with the rule to their presiding judge. 6. Administrative Office of the Courts (a) Under the direction of the Supreme Court and CEC, the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) shall develop guidelines for implementing the standards and develop, administer, and coordinate education programs throughout the state. (b) The AOC shall coordinate all CEC education programs and provide support, guidance, and assistance. AOC shall provide support, guidance, and assistance to District and Municipal Court Managers Association education committees in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating education programs consistent with established continuing education standards and requirements. (c) The AOC shall maintain the official transcript for each designee based on: (i) attendance records at CEC accredited education programs; (ii) approved non-CEC authorized or sponsor accredited education programs submitted by the individual. (d) Based on the official record, the AOC will report non-compliance annually to the CEC and the presiding judge of the appropriate court of limited jurisdiction. Section 2: General Standards for Continuing District and Municipal Court Administrator Education

1. Continuing District and Municipal Court Administrator Education (CAE) During their three-year reporting cycle, each designee must complete 15 hours of CAE credits, 2 of which are in the area of ethics, and 1.5 are in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). (a) At least 9 hours, of which at least 1.5 hours are in the area of ethics and 1 hour in the area of DEI, must be completed by attending accredited courses. “Attending” is defined as (1) presenting for, or being present in the audience at, an accredited CAE course; (2) presenting for, or participating through an electronic medium in, an accredited CAE course; or (3) participating through an electronic medium in an accredited CAE course pre-recorded where faculty are available to answer questions. (b) Up to 5 hours, of which up to 1 hour are in the area of ethics and 1 hour in the area of DEI, may be completed through self-study by listening to, or watching, pre-recorded accredited CAE courses. Designees completing credits by self-study must report them to the AOC. (c) Up to 5 hours, of which up to 1 hour are in the area of ethics, and 1 hour in the area of DEI, may be completed through teaching at accredited CAE courses and/or publishing administrative writing. A designee may complete up to 3 hours of teaching credits for each hour of presentation. The CEC must approve credits for published administrative writing. Designees completing credits by teaching or writing must report them to the AOC. (d) Designees may attend a combination of approved local, state, or national programs. (e) A designee may complete credits through other courses that directly aid the designee in performing their specific administrative duties and are approved by the CEC. 2. Carry-Over (a) If a designee completes more than 15 such credit hours in a three-year reporting period, up to 5 hours of excess credits may be carried forward and applied to the designee’s education requirement for the following three-year reporting period. Carry-over credits do not apply to ethics or DEI requirements. 3. Court Administrator Academy Attendance (a) Each designee shall attend and complete the Court Administrator Academy program within 12 months of initial appointment. (b) Each designee holding this position for fewer than four years at the time this rule becomes effective shall attend and complete the Academy within 24 months. 4. Credit Calculation Credit is calculated based on one credit for every 60 minutes of actual subject presentation/participation, not including introductions, overviews, and closing remarks. Section 3: Program Accreditation 1. Washington State Judicial Branch Sponsors Attendance at any education program sponsored by the following shall be presumed to meet standards and be accredited: (a) District and Municipal Court Management Association (DMCMA) (b) District and Municipal Court Judges Association (DMCJA) (c) Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) (d) Association of Washington Superior Court Administrators (AWSCA) (e) Court Education Committee (CEC) (f) Court of Appeals (COA) (g) Misdemeanant Probation Association (MPA) (h) Superior Court Judges’ Association (SCJA) (i) Washington Association of Juvenile Court Administrators (WAJCA)

(j) Washington State Association of County Clerks (WSACC) (k) Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) (l) Washington State Supreme Court (WSSC) (m) Washington State Supreme Court Commissions 2. Other Education Sponsors Attendance at any education program sponsored by the following shall be presumed to meet standards and be accredited: (a) National Association for Court Management (NACM) (b) Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA) (c) Hispanic National Bar Association. (HNBA) (d) International Association for Court Administration (IACA) (e) National Asian Pacific Bar Association (NAPBA) (f) National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) (g) National Association for Presiding Judges and Court Executive Officers (NAPCO) (h) National Bar Association (NBA) (i) National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations (NCWBA) (j) National Consortium on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Courts (NCREF) (k) National Lesbian and Gay Lawyer Association (LGBTQ+BAR) (l) National Native American Bar Association (NABA) (m) North American South Asian Bar Association (NASABA) (n) Programs approved for Scholarships by CEC (o) The Judicial Division of the American Bar Association (ABA) (p) The Judicial Divisions of all National Bar Associations (q) The National Judicial College in Reno (NJC) (r) The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) (s) Tribal Courts in Washington State and Washington Cities Insurance Authority (t) Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys (WSAMA) (u) Washington State Risk Pool (WCRP) 3. Other Continuing Professional Education Programs For all other Continuing Professional Education Programs, please submit form Judith M. Anderson to judith.anderson@courts.wa.gov for possible credit. 4. Basis for Accreditation of Courses Courses will be approved based on their content. An approved course shall have significant intellectual or practical content relating to the duties of the designee. (a) Factors in Evaluating. Factors to consider in evaluating a course include: (1) The topic, depth, and skill level of the material; (2) The level of practical and/or academic experience or expertise of the presenters or faculty; (3) The intended audience; and (4) The written, electronic, or presentation materials should be high quality, readable, carefully prepared, and distributed to all attendees before the course. 5. Programs That Do Not Qualify The following activities will not qualify for CAE credit: (a) Presenting to an internal organization. (cities, counties); (b) Jury duty; (c) Judging or participating in law school or mock trial competitions; and (d) Serving on professional committees/associations. 6. Appeals

A designee may appeal to the CEC’s denial of program/course accreditation. The appeal should be in the form of a letter addressed to the Chair of the BJA that outlines the basis for the designee’s request. The BJA Chair shall notify the designee in writing of its decision to sustain or overrule the decision of the CEC. Section 4: Responsibilities 1. Sponsors of Accredited Programs It is the responsibility of the Washington State judicial branch sponsors of a district and municipal court administrator’s education program to report designee attendance and credits for all approved CAE courses to the AOC. 2. Individuals (a) Individual designee’s responsibility is to file a report of their attendance, whether total or partial, for programs sponsored by Washington State judicial branch entities or other administrative and educational sponsors, as noted in Section 3 (1)(2). (b) The individual designee must submit requests for accreditation for other continuing professional education programs, credit for teaching, published administrative, legal writing, or self-study to the AOC. 3. Deadline Absent exigent circumstances, sponsors and individual designees must report attendance within 30 days after completion of a CAE activity. Section 5: Certification 1. Compliance In August each year, the AOC will send out a reminder of the end-of-the-year reporting requirement via district and municipal court administrator listservs. By December 31, the AOC will provide a progress report to every designee of the programs they have attended during the previous calendar year. After reviewing that progress report, designees must either: (a) Confirm it as an accurate record of their progress toward compliance with the rule; or (b) Provide additional information on programs attended with accompanying documentation; and, (c) File the report with the AOC on or before January 31 each year. If a designee does not respond by January 31, defaults will determine credits. Based on the official record, the AOC will report the non-compliant to the CEC and the presiding judge of the appropriate court of limited jurisdiction. 2. Three-Year Reporting Periods Three-year reporting periods are as follows: (a) Group 1 are those designees present as of January 1, 2023, and those who begin service every subsequent third year: 2026, 2029, 2032, 2035, 2038, 2041, 2044, 2047, 2050, etc.; (b) Group 2 are those designees who begin service in 2024, 2027, 2030, 2033, 2036, 2039, 2042, 2045, 2048, 2051, etc.; (c) Group 3 are those designees who begin service in 2025 and every subsequent third year: 2028, 2031, 2034, 2037, 2040, 2043, 2046, 2049, 2052, etc. The three-year reporting period for each new designee begins on January 1 or is closest to their appointment. 3. Delinquency Failure to comply with this rule’s requirements may violate the Code of Judicial Conduct. Section 6: Approval

The CEC on October 14, 2022 approved these standards by Washington Supreme Court in Court Order NO. 25700-A-1450. Comments or suggestions regarding the standards or revisions can be sent to the Court Education Services unit supervisor at the AOC or the Chair of the CEC. [Adopted effective January 24, 2023.]

citation: ARLJ ARLJ 14.Standards

rule_number: ARLJ 14.Standards


title: Appearances by Participants

text: ARLJ 15 APPEARANCES BY PARTICIPANTS (a) All participants shall physically appear for court proceedings unless a statute, court rule, or order of the court permits a remote appearance or appearance through counsel. (b) Any participant permitted to remotely appear or appear through counsel may be required to physically appear for good cause shown. (c) Any participant required to physically appear may be permitted to remotely appear or appear through counsel in the discretion of the court. [Adopted effective July 9, 2024.]

citation: ARLJ ARLJ 15

rule_number: ARLJ 15


title: Scope of Rules

text: RALJ 1.1 SCOPE OF RULES (a) Proceedings Subject to Rules. These rules establish the procedure, called appeal, for review by the superior court of a final decision of a court of limited jurisdiction, subject to the restrictions defined in this rule. (b) These rules do not apply to the de novo review of a decision of a judge who is not admitted to the practice of law in Washington and do not apply to the de novo review on the record of a decision of a small claims court operating under chapter 12.40 RCW. The procedures for review of these decisions are set forth in CRLJ 73 and 75. (c) Statutory Writs Retained. These rules do not supersede and do not govern the procedure for seeking review of a decision of a court of limited jurisdiction by statutory writ. (d) Application to Civil and Criminal Proceedings. Each rule applies to both civil and criminal proceedings, unless a different application is intended. (e) Superseding Effect of Rules. These rules supersede all statutes and rules covering the procedure for review in the superior court of a decision of a court of limited jurisdiction to which these rules apply, unless one of these rules specifically indicates to the contrary. (f) Effect of Subsequent Legislation. If a statute in conflict with a rule is enacted after these rules become effective and that statute does not supersede the conflicting rule by direct reference to the rule by number, the rule applies unless the rule specifically indicates that statutes control. If a statute in conflict with a rule is enacted after these rules become effective and that statute does supersede the conflicting rule by direct reference to the rule by number, the statute applies until such time as the rule may be amended or changed by the Supreme Court through exercise of its rulemaking power. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective October 30, 2001; September 1, 2004.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 1.1

rule_set: RALJ

rule_number: RALJ 1.1


title: Interpretation and Application of Rules

text: RALJ 1.2 INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF RULES (a) Interpretation. These rules will be liberally interpreted to promote justice and facilitate the decision of cases on the merits. (b) Application of Rules. Cases and issues will not be determined on the basis of compliance or noncompliance with these rules, except as provided in rules 10.2 and 10.3(c). A party's right to proceed further in an appeal may be conditioned on compliance with the terms of a sanction order under rule 10.1. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1990; September 1, 2002.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 1.2

rule_number: RALJ 1.2


title: Who May Appeal

text: RALJ 2.1 WHO MAY APPEAL (a) Appeal. Only an aggrieved party may appeal. (b) Cross Review. Cross review means review initiated by a respondent in an appeal. A party seeking cross review must file a notice of appeal within the time allowed by rule 2.5(c). [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1990.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 2.1

rule_number: RALJ 2.1


title: What May Be Appealed

text: RALJ 2.2 WHAT MAY BE APPEALED (a) Final Decision. (1) A party may appeal from a final decision of a court of limited jurisdiction to which these rules apply under rule 1.1(a), except a decision in a mitigation hearing under RCW 46.63.100 and IRLJ 2.6(b), or a mitigation decision on written statement under IRLJ 2.6(c). (2) For the purposes of these rules, a final decision includes (A) an order granting or denying a motion for new trial, reconsideration, or amendment of judgment, and (B) an order granting or denying arrest of a judgment in a criminal case. (b) Amount in Controversy. Statutes control limitations on appeal based on the amount in controversy. (c) Appeal by State or a Local Government in Criminal Case. The State or local government may appeal in a criminal case only from the following decisions of a court of limited jurisdiction and only if the appeal will not place the defendant in double jeopardy: (1) Final Decision, Except Not Guilty. A decision which in effect abates, discontinues, or determines the case other than by a judgment or verdict of not guilty, including but not limited to a decision setting aside, quashing, or dismissing a complaint or citation and notice to appear, or a decision granting a motion to dismiss under CrRLJ 8.3(c). (2) Pretrial Order Suppressing Evidence. A pretrial order suppressing evidence, if the trial court expressly finds that the practical effect of the order is to terminate the case. (3) Arrest or Vacation of Judgment. An order arresting or vacating a judgment. (4) New Trial. An order granting a new trial. (d) Errors Raised for First Time on Appeal. The superior court may refuse to review any claim of error that was not raised in the court of limited jurisdiction. However, a party may raise the following claimed errors for the first time on appeal: (1) lack of jurisdiction, (2) failure to establish facts upon which relief can be granted, and (3) manifest error affecting a constitutional right. A party may present a ground for affirming a decision of a court of limited jurisdiction that was not presented to that court if the record has been sufficiently developed to fairly consider the ground. A party may raise a claim of error that was not raised by the party in the court of limited jurisdiction if another party on the same side of the case raised the claim of error in that court. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1987; September 1, 1991; October 31, 2000; September 1, 2008; September 1, 2014.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 2.2

rule_number: RALJ 2.2


title: Where To Appeal--Change of Venue

text: RALJ 2.3 WHERE TO APPEAL--CHANGE OF VENUE (a) Where To Appeal. A party must seek review of a decision in a criminal case in the superior court of the county in which the offense allegedly occurred if the court of limited jurisdiction from which the appeal is taken is located in a joint justice court district. In all other cases, a party must seek review in the superior court for the county in which the court of limited jurisdiction from which the appeal is taken is located. (b) Change of Venue. If a party seeks review in the wrong superior court, the venue of the appeal shall be changed to the proper superior court on motion of a party or on the initiative of the superior court. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 2.3

rule_number: RALJ 2.3


title: How To Initiate an Appeal

text: RALJ 2.4 HOW TO INITIATE AN APPEAL (a) Review Initiated by Filing Notice of Appeal. A party appealing a decision subject to these rules must file a notice of appeal in the court of limited jurisdiction within the time provided by rule 2.5. This is the only jurisdictional requirement for an appeal. (b) Filing Fee. The first party to file a notice of appeal shall, at the time the notice is filed, pay the statutory filing fee to the clerk of the court of limited jurisdiction in which the notice is filed, unless the party filing the notice is excused from paying a filing fee by statute or by the constitution. (c) Notice and Service. A party filing a notice of appeal shall immediately serve a copy of the notice on all other parties. The clerk of the court of limited jurisdiction shall immediately upon filing of a notice of appeal and payment of the filing fee, if required, file a copy of the notice with the superior court. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1987; September 1, 1995.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 2.4

rule_number: RALJ 2.4


title: Time Allowed To Initiate Appeal by Filing Notice

text: RALJ 2.5 TIME ALLOWED TO INITIATE APPEAL BY FILING NOTICE (a) Time Allowed To File Notice of Appeal. Except as provided in section (c), a notice of appeal must be filed within 30 days after the date of entry of the final decision which the party filing the notice seeks to appeal. (b) Date of Entry Defined. If the final decision of the court of limited jurisdiction is oral and evidenced solely by a writing in the court record, the date of entry is the date the writing was placed in the record. If the final decision is by a writing signed by the court of limited jurisdiction, the date of entry is the date of delivery of the writing signed by the judge to the clerk for filing. If the decision is entered other than at a regularly scheduled and noticed hearing, the date of entry of the decision for a party is 3 days after the court of limited jurisdiction mails a notice to that party advising the party of both the court’s decision and of the date that decision was written in the court record or the date that decision was delivered to the clerk for filing. (c) Subsequent Notice by Other Parties. If a timely notice of appeal is filed by a party, any other party seeking relief from the decision must file a notice of appeal within the later of (1) 7 days after service of the notice of appeal filed by the other party, or (2) the time within which a notice of appeal must be filed as provided in section (a). (d) Effect of Premature Notice of Appeal. A notice of appeal filed after the announcement of a decision but before entry of the final decision will be treated as filed on the day following entry of the decision. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1995.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 2.5

rule_number: RALJ 2.5


title: Content of Notice of Appeal

text: RALJ 2.6 CONTENT OF NOTICE OF APPEAL (a) Content of Notice of Appeal Generally. A notice of appeal should (1) be titled "Notice of Appeal", (2) identify the party or parties appealing, (3) designate each decision which the party wants reviewed, (4) name the court to which the appeal is taken, (5) provide the identifying material required by section (b), (6) state whether the case appealed is criminal (include charge description), civil, or an infraction, and (7) name the court and cause number from which the appeal is taken. (b) Identification of Parties, Lawyers, and Address of Defendant in Criminal Case. The first party to file a notice of appeal should include on the notice the name and address of the lawyer for each of the parties represented by a lawyer and the address of parties who are not represented by counsel. If a defendant in a criminal case appeals, the notice of appeal shall include the defendant's address. The defendant in a criminal case must file a statement in the superior court and the court of limited jurisdiction indicating any changes in the defendant's address during the appeal. (c) [Reserved.] (d) [Reserved.] (e) Multiple Parties Filing Notice of Appeal. More than one party may join in a single notice of appeal. (f) Defects in Form of Notice of Appeal. The superior court will disregard defects in the form of a notice of appeal if the notice clearly reflects an intent by a party to seek review. (g) Notice by Fewer Than All Parties on a Side--Joinder. If there are multiple parties on a side of a case and fewer than all of the parties on that side of the case timely file a notice of appeal, the superior court will grant relief only (1) to a party who has timely filed a notice, (2) to a party who has been joined as provided in this section, or (3) to a party if demanded by the necessities of the case. The superior court will permit joinder on appeal of a party who did not file a notice of appeal only if the party's rights or duties are derived through the rights or duties of the party who timely filed notice or if the party's rights or duties are dependent upon the superior court determination of the rights or duties of a party who timely filed a notice. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1987; September 1, 1995.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 2.6

rule_number: RALJ 2.6


title: Reserved

text: RALJ 2.7 [RESERVED]

citation: RALJ RALJ 2.7

rule_number: RALJ 2.7


title: Reserved

text: RALJ 3.1 [RESERVED]

citation: RALJ RALJ 3.1

rule_number: RALJ 3.1


title: Change of Superior Court Judge

text: RALJ 3.2 CHANGE OF SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE (a) Without Cause. A party may disqualify one superior court judge without cause by filing an affidavit of prejudice in accordance with RCW 4.12.050. (b) For Cause. A party may disqualify a superior court judge for cause as provided in RCW 4.12.040 for any grounds authorized by statute or decisional law. (c) Waiver of Privilege To Change Judge. The privilege of a party to seek the change of a judge in superior court is waived if a party fails to seek a change of judge within 7 days after receipt of a notice of assignment, unless the ground for seeking a change of judge is a particular incident, conversation, or utterance by the judge which was not known to the party or to the party's attorney within the 7-day period. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 3.2

rule_number: RALJ 3.2


title: Authority of Courts Pending Appeal

text: RALJ 4.1 AUTHORITY OF COURTS PENDING APPEAL (a) Superior Court. After a notice of appeal has been filed, the superior court has authority to perform all acts necessary to secure the fair and orderly review of the case. (b) Court of Limited Jurisdiction. After a notice of appeal has been filed, and while the case is on appeal, the court of limited jurisdiction has authority to act in a case only to the extent provided in these rules, unless the superior court limits or expands that authority in a particular case. (c) Questions Relating to Indigency. The court of limited jurisdiction has authority to decide questions relating to indigency. (d) Attorney Fees and Costs. When a party is entitled to an award of attorney fees or costs, the court of limited jurisdiction has authority to determine such an award for a party’s efforts in the court of limited jurisdiction. A party may obtain review of a court of limited jurisdiction’s decision on attorney fees or costs in the same review proceeding as that challenging the judgment without filing a separate notice of appeal. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1995; September 1, 2006.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 4.1

rule_number: RALJ 4.1


title: Enforcement of Judgment

text: RALJ 4.2 ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENT (a) Civil Case. A party may not enforce a civil judgment of a court of limited jurisdiction until 30 days after entry of the judgment. Thereafter, a party may enforce the judgment in the court of limited jurisdiction unless enforcement is stayed as provided in rule 4.3. (b) Criminal Case. A sentence in a criminal case will be enforced by the court of limited jurisdiction if the defendant appeals and fails to stay enforcement of sentence as provided in rule 4.3(b). (c) Statutes Control. Except as otherwise provided in these rules, statutes and other rules relating to enforcement of a judgment and a sentence are applicable. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1987; September 1, 1995; September 1, 1997.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 4.2

rule_number: RALJ 4.2


title: Stay of Enforcement of Judgment

text: RALJ 4.3 STAY OF ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENT (a) Civil Case. The superior court may stay enforcement of a judgment in a civil case after a notice of appeal has been filed. The superior court may impose the same conditions on the granting of a stay as those imposable on parties before the courts of appeals. (b) Criminal Case. In a criminal case, the court of limited jurisdiction has authority, subject to RCW 9.95.062 and 9.95.064, to stay enforcement of the sentence pending appeal and to fix conditions of release. Where the sentence is stayed pending appeal, the court of limited jurisdiction has authority to revoke the stay upon proof of violation of the conditions of release. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1993; September 1, 1995; December 28, 1999.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 4.3

rule_number: RALJ 4.3


title: Recording Generally

text: RALJ 5.1 RECORDING GENERALLY (a) Generally. The proceedings in a court of limited jurisdiction shall be recorded by electronic means, unless the parties agree that some other form of record shall be prepared at the parties' own expense or that no record of the proceedings is necessary. This title applies to proceedings which are to be recorded by electronic means. (b) Nonelectronic Record in Emergency. In the event of an equipment failure or other situation making an electronic recording impossible, the court may order the proceeding to be recorded by nonelectronic means. The nonelectronic record must be made at the court’s expense, and in the event of an appeal, any necessary transcription of the nonelectronic record must be made at the court’s expense. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 5.1

rule_number: RALJ 5.1


title: Statements To Be Made on the Record

text: RALJ 5.2 STATEMENTS TO BE MADE ON THE RECORD (a) Generally. At the beginning of the case, the judge of the court of limited jurisdiction shall state on the record the name and number of the case and the names of the attorneys for the parties who are represented by counsel. During the trial of the case, the judge shall state on the record or have stated on the record the names of any or all witnesses as they appear in the course of the proceeding. (b) Decision, Findings, Conclusions. In all actions tried upon the facts without a jury or with an advisory jury the court shall state separately its findings of fact and conclusions of law. Judgment shall be entered pursuant to CRLJ 58 or CrRLJ 7.3 and may be entered at the same time as the entry of the findings of fact and the conclusions of law. If a written opinion or memorandum of decision is filed, it will be sufficient if formal findings of fact and conclusions of law are included. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1987.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 5.2

rule_number: RALJ 5.2


title: Log

text: RALJ 5.3 LOG The judge of the court of limited jurisdiction shall cause a written log to be maintained separate from the recording indicating the location on the electronic record of relevant events in the proceedings, including but not limited to the beginning of the proceeding, the beginning and ending of the testimony of each witness, the decision of the court, and the end of the proceeding. The judicial officer shall assure that all case participants identify themselves for the record. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 2015.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 5.3

rule_number: RALJ 5.3


title: Loss or Damage of Electronic Record

text: RALJ 5.4 LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ELECTRONIC RECORD In the event of loss or damage of the electronic record, or any significant or material portion thereof, the appellant, upon motion to the superior court, shall be entitled to a new trial, but only if the loss or damage of the record is not attributable to the appellant's malfeasance. In lieu of a new trial, the parties may stipulate to a nonelectronic record as provided in rule 6.1(b). The court of limited jurisdiction shall have the authority to determine whether or not significant or material portions of the electronic record have been lost or damaged, subject to review by the superior court upon motion. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1995.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 5.4

rule_number: RALJ 5.4


title: Contents of Record

text: RALJ 6.1 CONTENTS OF RECORD (a) Generally. Except as provided in section (b), the record of proceedings in the court of limited jurisdiction for appeal shall include the original or a copy of the log prepared for the recording, and the originals or copies of the docket, pleadings, exhibits, orders, and other papers filed with the clerk of the court of limited jurisdiction. (b) Agreed Record. The parties may agree to a form of record other than that provided by section (a), including but not limited to an agreed narrative report of the proceedings in the court of limited jurisdiction. An agreed form of record may be used only if approved by the court of limited jurisdiction. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1995.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 6.1

rule_number: RALJ 6.1


title: Transmittal of Record of Proceedings

text: RALJ 6.2 TRANSMITTAL OF RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS (a) Transmittal Generally. The party seeking review shall, within 14 days of filing the notice of appeal, serve on all other parties and file with the clerk of the court of limited jurisdiction a designation of those portions of the record that the party wants the clerk to transmit to the superior court. Any party may supplement the designation of the record prior to or with the party's last brief. Thereafter, a party may supplement the designation only by order of the superior court, upon motion. Each party is encouraged to designate only documents and exhibits needed to review the issues presented to the superior court. Within 14 days after the designation is filed, the clerk of the court of limited jurisdiction shall prepare the record and notify each party that the record is ready to transmit and the amount to be paid by each party. The trial court clerk shall number the papers sequentially from beginning to end, including any supplemental clerk’s papers, regardless of which party designated them. Each party shall pay for the cost of preparing the portion of the record designated by that party within 10 days of the clerk's notification, unless the party has been excused from paying by the court. Promptly after receiving payment, or after preparing the record in cases where payment is excused, the clerk of the court of limited jurisdiction shall certify that the record is true and complete, transmit it to the superior court, and notify the parties that the record has been transmitted. (b) Cumbersome Exhibits. The clerk of the court of limited jurisdiction shall notify the superior court of exhibits which are difficult or unusually expensive to transmit. The exhibits shall be transmitted only if the superior court directs or if a party makes arrangements with the clerk to transmit the exhibits at the expense of the party requesting the transfer of exhibits. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1987; September 1, 1995; September 1, 2022.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 6.2

rule_number: RALJ 6.2


title: Copy of Recording for Parties

text: RALJ 6.3 COPY OF RECORDING FOR PARTIES The clerk of the court of limited jurisdiction shall provide any party with a copy of all or part of the record of proceedings and the log for the record upon request and upon the payment of the actual expense for preparation of the requested copy. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1987.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 6.3

rule_number: RALJ 6.3


title: Transcript of Electronic Record

text: RALJ 6.3.1 TRANSCRIPT OF ELECTRONIC RECORD (a) Transcript by Appellant. Unless the superior court orders otherwise, the appellant shall transcribe the electronic recording of proceedings as provided in section (c) of this rule. The transcript shall be filed and served with the appellant's brief. (b) Transcript by Respondent. If the respondent wishes to add to or challenge the transcript of the recording of proceedings, the respondent shall file and serve an additional transcript with the respondent's brief. (c) Content of Transcript. The transcript shall contain only those portions of the electronic recording necessary to present the issues raised on appeal. If the appellant intends to argue that a verdict or finding of fact is not supported by the evidence, the appellant shall include in the transcript all testimony relevant to the disputed verdict or finding. If the appellant intends to argue that the court erred in giving or failing to give an instruction, the appellant shall include all objections to the instructions given and refused and the court's rulings. (d) Transcript Generally. (1) Form. The transcript may be printed, typed, or neatly handwritten, and need not be certified by a notary public. (2) Certification. The person preparing the transcript shall certify or declare under penalty of perjury that it is true and correct in accordance with GR 13. (3) Disputes. Disputes concerning the completeness or accuracy of the transcript shall be decided by the superior court. (e) Additional Transcript. The superior court may order a party to prepare an additional transcript. (f) No Transcript if Agreed Record. No transcript shall be required if the parties have agreed on a written form of record approved by the court of limited jurisdiction, pursuant to rule 6.1(b). (g) Cost of Transcript. Any cost or expense in preparing a transcript shall be borne by the party providing it. The expense may be allowed as a cost in accordance with rule 9.3. [Adopted as RALJ 6.3A effective January 1, 1981; Renumbered as RALJ 6.3.1 effective June 25, 2002; Amended effective September 1, 1995; November 16, 2021.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 6.3.1


title: Transmittal of Record of Proceedings on Discretionary Review and Return of Record Following Termination of Appeal

text: RALJ 6.4 TRANSMITTAL OF RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ON DISCRETIONARY REVIEW AND RETURN OF RECORD FOLLOWING TERMINATION OF APPEAL When a party has filed a notice for discretionary review of the superior court decision, the record of proceedings and the transcript of the electronic record considered by the superior court on direct appeal shall be transmitted to the appellate court. Upon completion of the appeal and any subsequent proceedings for review by the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court, the superior court shall return to the court of limited jurisdiction the record of proceedings transmitted pursuant to RALJ 6.1(a). Transcripts provided pursuant to RALJ 6.3A shall not be returned to the court of limited jurisdiction. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective November 7, 1995; September 1, 2002.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 6.4

rule_number: RALJ 6.4


title: Generally

text: RALJ 7.1 GENERALLY Each party shall file a brief. The superior court may order a party to file additional briefs or may order that the requirement to file briefs be waived. An appellant may file a reply brief as a matter of right. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1990.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 7.1

rule_number: RALJ 7.1


title: Time for Filing Briefs

text: RALJ 7.2 TIME FOR FILING BRIEFS (a) Brief of Appellant. The brief of an appellant shall be served on all other parties and filed with the superior court within 45 days after filing of the notice of appeal with the superior court. (b) Brief of Respondent. The brief of a respondent shall be served on all other parties and filed with the superior court within 30 days after service of the brief of appellant. (c) Reply Brief. A reply brief shall be filed within 14 days of service of the brief to which it responds, or at such other time as the superior court orders. A reply brief shall be filed no later than 7 days before the day set for argument by the superior court. (d) Briefing Schedule. If an appeal is preassigned to a judicial department, the court may issue a briefing schedule that allows for complete presentation of all significant issues, and is consistent with the Advisory Case Processing Time Standards endorsed by the Board for Judicial Administration. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1987; September 1, 1990; December 24, 2002]

citation: RALJ RALJ 7.2

rule_number: RALJ 7.2


title: Format of Briefs

text: RALJ 7.3 FORMAT OF BRIEFS (a) Typing or Printing Brief. All briefs shall conform to the requirements of GR 14. In addition, the text of any brief typed or printed in a proportionally spaced typeface must appear in print as 12 point or larger type with no more than 10 characters per inch and double-spaced. The same typeface and print size should be standard throughout the brief, except that footnotes may appear in print as 10 point or larger type and be the equivalent of single-spaced. Quotations may be the equivalent of single-spaced. Except for materials in an appendix, the typewritten or printed material in the brief may not be reduced or condensed by photographic or other means. (b) Length of Brief. The briefs of appellant and respondent filed pursuant to RALJ 7.2(a) and (b) shall not exceed 18 pages. Reply briefs filed pursuant to RALJ 7.2(c) shall not exceed 6 pages. For the purpose of determining compliance with this rule, appendices are not included. For good cause, the court may grant a motion to file an over-length brief. (c) Unpublished Opinions. [Reserved. See GR 14.1.] [Adopted effective September 1, 2005; Amended effective September 1, 2007.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 7.3

rule_number: RALJ 7.3


title: Who May Present Argument

text: RALJ 8.1 WHO MAY PRESENT ARGUMENT A party of record who has failed to file a brief may present oral argument only with leave of court. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1998.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 8.1

rule_number: RALJ 8.1


title: Postponement of Argument

text: RALJ 8.2 POSTPONEMENT OF ARGUMENT The superior court may postpone the time set for oral argument for reasonable cause. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 8.2

rule_number: RALJ 8.2


title: Time Allowed and Order of Argument

text: RALJ 8.3 TIME ALLOWED AND ORDER OF ARGUMENT Each side shall be allowed 10 minutes for oral argument, or longer if ordered by the superior court. The first party to file a notice of appeal is entitled to open and conclude oral argument, unless otherwise ordered by the court. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 8.3

rule_number: RALJ 8.3


title: Waiver of Oral Argument

text: RALJ 8.4 WAIVER OF ORAL ARGUMENT The parties may, at any time, agree to waive oral argument and submit the matter for consideration by the court on the briefs that have been submitted. The court may, on its own initiative, direct that there be no oral argument, once it has received the brief of appellant and the brief of respondent. [Adopted effective September 1, 2005.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 8.4

rule_number: RALJ 8.4


title: Basis for Decision on Appeal

text: RALJ 9.1 BASIS FOR DECISION ON APPEAL (a) Errors of Law. The superior court shall review the decision of the court of limited jurisdiction to determine whether that court has committed any errors of law. (b) Factual Determinations. The superior court shall accept those factual determinations supported by substantial evidence in the record (1) which were expressly made by the court of limited jurisdiction, or (2) that may reasonably be inferred from the judgment of the court of limited jurisdiction. (c) [Reserved.] (d) Final Judgment Not Designated in Notice. The superior court will review a final judgment not designated in the notice of appeal only if the notice designates an order deciding a timely posttrial motion based on (1) CrRLJ 7.4 (arrest of judgment), (2) CrRLJ 7.5 (new trial), or (3) CRLJ 59 (new trial, reconsideration, and amendment of judgments). (e) Disposition on Appeal Generally. The superior court may reverse, affirm, or modify the decision of the court of limited jurisdiction or remand the case back to that court for further proceedings. (f) Limitation on Modification of Sentence. The superior court shall not modify the sentence imposed in a criminal case unless the sentence is incorrect as a matter of law. (g) Form of Decision. The decision of the superior court shall be in writing and filed in the clerk’s office with the other papers in the case. The reasons for the decision shall be stated. (h) Discretionary Review. The decision of the superior court on appeal is subject to discretionary review pursuant to RAP 2.3(d). [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1991; November 7, 1995; September 1, 1998.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 9.1

rule_number: RALJ 9.1


title: Entry of Decision, Issuance of Mandate, and Enforcement of Judgment

text: RALJ 9.2 ENTRY OF DECISION, ISSUANCE OF MANDATE, AND ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENT (a) Entry of Decision In Superior Court. The decision of the superior court shall be entered immediately after it is signed by the judge, and shall be deemed entered for all procedural purposes from the time of delivery to the superior court clerk for filing. (b) Mandate Defined. A “mandate” is the written notification by the clerk of the superior court to the trial court and to the parties of the superior court decision. (c) Transmittal of Superior Court Mandate. The clerk of the superior court shall issue the mandate to the court of limited jurisdiction and to each party not earlier than 30 days nor later than 60 days after the filing of the decision in superior court, unless a party files a timely notice for discretionary review. (d) Copies Provided in Criminal Case. When the appellate court remands a criminal case to the trial court, the clerk of the appellate court shall transmit a copy of the mandate to the presiding judge of the trial court, to trial counsel of record, and to the clerk of the trial court. (e) Entry of Decision in Court of Limited Jurisdiction. The court of limited jurisdiction shall comply with the mandate of the superior court and shall enter the judgment for enforcement in the court of limited jurisdiction. (f) Enforcement of Judgment in Court of Limited Jurisdiction. Except as otherwise provided in these rules, enforcement of a judgment following termination of appeal shall be in the court of limited jurisdiction. (g) Registration of Judgment in Superior Court. A judgment entered in the court of limited jurisdiction may be registered and enforced in the superior court as authorized by law. [Amended effective November 7, 1995; amended effective September 1, 2002; September 1, 2018; November 16, 2021.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 9.2

rule_number: RALJ 9.2


title: Costs

text: RALJ 9.3 COSTS (a) Costs in Civil and Criminal Appeals. (1) Civil Appeals. The party that substantially prevails on a civil appeal shall be awarded costs on appeal. Costs will be imposed against a party whose appeal is involuntarily dismissed. Costs will be awarded in a case dismissed by reason of a voluntary withdrawal of an appeal only if the superior court so directs at the time the order is entered permitting the voluntary withdrawal of the appeal. (2) Criminal Appeals. The party that substantially prevails on a criminal appeal shall be awarded costs on appeal unless the superior court judge determines the criminal defendant is “indigent” as defined in RCW 10.101.010(3)(a)-(c). Costs will be imposed against a party whose appeal is involuntarily dismissed unless that party is a criminal defendant and the superior court judge determines the criminal defendant is “indigent” as defined in RCW 10.101.010(3)(a)-(c). When the trial court has entered an order that a criminal defendant is indigent for purposes of appeal, that finding of indigency remains in effect unless the superior court judge determines by a preponderance of the evidence that the criminal defendant’s financial circumstances have significantly improved since the last determination of indigency. The superior court judge may consider any evidence offered to determine the individual’s indigency. Costs will be awarded in a case dismissed by reason of a voluntary withdrawal of an appeal only if the superior court so directs at the time the order is entered permitting the voluntary withdrawal of the appeal. (b) How Claimed. Costs must be claimed by serving a cost bill on all parties and filing it in the superior court within 10 days after entry of the superior court decision on the appeal. The party should itemize each item of expense claimed in the cost bill. (c) Expenses Allowed as Costs. Only the reasonable expenses actually incurred by a party for the following items which were reasonably necessary for review may be awarded to a party as costs: (1) statutory attorney fees allowed for a superior court nonjury trial, (2) the superior court filing fee, (3) the expense of obtaining a copy of the record of proceedings and the log for the record as provided in rule 6.3, (4) the cost of preparing the transcript as required by rule 6.3A, (5) the expense of bonds given in connection with the appeal, and (6) such other sums as provided by statute. (d) Objections to Costs Claimed. A party may object to items in the cost bill of another party by serving on all parties and filing with the superior court objections to the cost bill within 10 days after service of the cost bill upon the party. (e) Award of Costs. The superior court judge who decided the appeal shall be informed by the parties if a dispute arises over costs. The judge shall decide the dispute promptly after learning of it, without oral argument unless the judge otherwise directs. (f) Judgment for Costs. The costs claimed by a party shall be deemed awarded unless another party files and serves written objections within the time provided by section (d). The clerk of the superior court shall transmit a copy of the cost bill and any superior court decision allowing costs to the court of limited jurisdiction and a copy of the decision to each party. The costs awarded to a party shall become a part of any judgment entered under rule 9.2(c). (g) Reasonable Attorney Fees. A request for reasonable attorney fees should not be made in the cost bill. The request should be made as provided in rule 11.2. In a criminal case, attorney fees are subject to RALJ 9.3(a)(2). [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1987; September 1, 1998; November 25, 2003; September 25, 2018.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 9.3

rule_number: RALJ 9.3


title: Violation of Rules Generally

text: RALJ 10.1 VIOLATION OF RULES GENERALLY The superior court on its own initiative or on motion of a party may order a party or counsel who uses these rules for the purpose of delay or who fails to comply with these rules to pay terms of compensatory damages to any other party who has been harmed by the delay or the failure to comply. The superior court may condition a party's right to participate further in the appeal on compliance with the terms of a sanction order, including an order directing payment of an award by a party. If an award is not paid within the time specified by the superior court, the superior court shall direct the entry of a judgment in accordance with the award. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 10.1

rule_number: RALJ 10.1


title: Dismissal of Appeal

text: RALJ 10.2 DISMISSAL OF APPEAL (a) Involuntary Dismissal. The superior court will, on motion of a party or on its own motion after 14 days' notice to the parties, dismiss an appeal of the case (1) except as provided in rule 10.3(c)(1), for failure to timely file a notice of appeal, or (2) for want of prosecution if the party appealing has abandoned the appeal. Unless good cause is shown, an appeal will be deemed abandoned if there has been no action of record for 90 days. (b) [Reserved.] (c) Voluntary Withdrawal of Appeal. The superior court may, in its discretion, dismiss an appeal on stipulation of all the parties and, in criminal cases, the written consent of the defendant. The superior court may, in its discretion, dismiss an appeal on the motion of a party who has filed a notice of appeal. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1987; September 1, 1990; November 25, 2003.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 10.2

rule_number: RALJ 10.2


title: Extension and Reduction of Time

text: RALJ 10.3 EXTENSION AND REDUCTION OF TIME (a) Generally. The superior court may, on its own initiative or on motion of a party, enlarge or shorten the time within which an act must be done in a particular case in order to serve the ends of justice, subject to the restrictions in section (c). (b) Procedure for Motion. A party moving to extend or reduce time shall file a written motion with the superior court and serve it on all non-moving parties. The motion shall state (1) the date the act is scheduled or required to occur, (2) the new date requested, and (3) the specific reasons for the motion. The motion shall be considered without oral argument unless ordered by the superior court. A non-moving party may respond to the motion in writing. A response must be filed with the superior court and served upon the moving party within five days after service of the motion to extend or reduce time. (c) Restrictions on Extension of Time. (1) The superior court will extend the time within which a party must file a notice of appeal only in extraordinary circumstances and to prevent a gross miscarriage of justice. The superior court will ordinarily hold that the desirability of finality of decisions outweighs the privilege of a litigant to obtain an extension of time under this section. A motion to extend time is determined by the superior court to which the untimely notice of appeal is directed. (2) The superior court will not enlarge the time provided in rule 9.2(a) and (c). (d) Terms. The remedy for violation of these rules is set forth in rule 10.1. The superior court may condition the exercise of its authority under this rule by imposing terms as provided in rule 10.1. [Adopted effective September 1, 1998; Amended effective September 1, 2022.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 10.3

rule_number: RALJ 10.3


title: Review of Decisions of a Court of Limited Jurisdiction on Matters of Appellate Procedure

text: RALJ 11.1 REVIEW OF DECISIONS OF A COURT OF LIMITED JURISDICTION ON MATTERS OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE A party may object to and obtain review of a decision of a court of limited jurisdiction on matters of appellate procedure, including but not limited to enforcement of a judgment or sentence, by motion in the superior court. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 11.1

rule_number: RALJ 11.1


title: Lawyer's Fees and Expenses

text: RALJ 11.2 ATTORNEY FEES AND EXPENSES (a) Generally. If applicable law grants to a party the right to recover reasonable attorney fees or expenses, the party should request the fees or expenses as provided in this rule. (b) Statutes Control. If a statute gives a party the right to recover attorney fees or expenses under certain circumstances for services in a court of limited jurisdiction, a party is entitled to fees and expenses under similar circumstances for services on an appeal to the superior court. (c) Argument in Brief. The party should devote a section of the brief to the request for the fees or expenses. (d) Affidavit. At or before oral argument, the party should serve and file an affidavit in the superior court detailing the expenses incurred and the services performed by counsel. (e) Oral Argument. A party should include in oral argument a request for the fee or expenses and a reference to the affidavit on file. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended September 1, 2022.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 11.2

rule_number: RALJ 11.2


title: Title of Case

text: RALJ 11.3 TITLE OF CASE The title of the case in the superior court shall be the same as in the court of limited jurisdiction unless otherwise ordered by the court. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 11.3

rule_number: RALJ 11.3


title: Effect of Reversal on Intervening Rights

text: RALJ 11.4 EFFECT OF REVERSAL ON INTERVENING RIGHTS If a party has voluntarily or involuntarily partially or wholly satisfied a judgment of a court of limited jurisdiction which is modified by the superior court on appeal, the superior court shall enter orders and authorize the issuance of process appropriate to restore to the party any property taken from that party, or the value of the property. An interest in property acquired by a purchaser in good faith, under a judgment subsequently reversed or modified, shall not be affected by the reversal or modification of that judgment. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 11.4

rule_number: RALJ 11.4


title: Forms

text: RALJ 11.5 FORMS A person may use any form which substantially complies with these rules. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 11.5

rule_number: RALJ 11.5


title: Service, Filing, and Signing of Papers

text: RALJ 11.6 SERVICE, FILING, AND SIGNING OF PAPERS CR 5 and CrR 8.4 apply to the service and filing of papers under these rules. None of the papers required by these rules to be served are original process. All briefs and motions signed by an attorney shall include the attorney’s Washington State Bar Association membership number in the signature block. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 1990.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 11.6

rule_number: RALJ 11.6


title: Application of Other Court Rules

text: RALJ 11.7 APPLICATION OF OTHER COURT RULES (a) Civil Rules. The following Superior Court Civil Rules are applicable to appellate proceedings in civil cases in the superior court when not in conflict with the purpose or intent of these rules and when application is practicable: CR 1 (scope of rules), CR 2A (stipulations), CR 6 (time), CR 7(b) (form of motions), CR 11 (signing of pleadings), CR 25 (substitution of parties), CR 40(a)(2) (notice of issues of law), CR 42 (consolidation; separate trials), CR 46 (exceptions unnecessary), CR 54(a) (judgments and orders), CR 60 (relief from judgment or order), CR 71 (withdrawal by attorney), CR 77 (superior courts and judicial officers), CR 78 (clerks), CR 79 (books and records kept by the clerk), CR 80 (court reporters), and CR 83 (local rules of superior court). (b) Criminal Rules. The following Superior Court Criminal Rules are applicable to appellate proceedings in criminal cases in the superior court when not in conflict with the purpose or intent of these rules and when application is practicable: CrR 1.1 (scope), CrR 1.2 (purpose and construction), CrR 1.4 (prosecuting attorney definition), CrR 3.1 (right to and assignment of counsel), CrR 7.1 (procedures before sentencing), CrR 7.2 (sentencing), CrR 8.1 (time), CrR 8.2 (motions), CrR 8.5 (calendars), CrR 8. 6 (exceptions unnecessary), CrR 8.7 (objections), and CrR 8.8 (discharge). (c) Civil Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction. The following Civil Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction are applicable to appellate proceedings in civil cases in the court of limited jurisdiction when not in conflict with the purpose or intent of these rules and when application is practicable: CRLJ 5 (service and filing), CRLJ 6 (time), CRLJ 7(b) (motions), CRLJ 8 (general rules of pleading), CRLJ 10 (form of pleadings), CRLJ 11 (signing and drafting pleadings), CRLJ 25 (substitution of parties), CRLJ 40(f) (disqualification of judge), and CRLJ 60 (relief from judgment or order). (d) Criminal Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction. The following Criminal Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction are applicable to appellate proceedings in criminal cases in the court of limited jurisdiction when not in conflict with the purpose or intent of these rules and when application is practicable: CrRLJ 1.5 (style and form), CrRLJ 1.7 (local court rulesavailability), CrRLJ 3.1 (right to and assignment of lawyer), CrRLJ 7.8(a) (clerical mistakes), CrRLJ 8.1 (time), CrRLJ 8.2 (motions), CrRLJ 8.9 (disqualification of judge), and CrRLJ 8.9(c) (disqualification of judge--transfer). (e) Rules of Appellate Procedure. The following Rules of Appellate Procedure are applicable to appellate proceedings in criminal cases in the court of limited jurisdiction when not in conflict with the purpose or intent of these rules and when application is practicable: RAP 2.4(a) (scope of review), RAP 2.5 (circumstances which may affect the scope of review), RAP 3.3 (consolidation of cases), RAP 7.2(b) (authority of trial court to settle the record), RAP 10.7 (submission of improper brief), RAP 10.8 (additional authorities). [Editorial Note: Effective September 1, 1987, Justice Court Criminal Rules (JCrR) were retitled Criminal Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (CrRLJ). Effective September 1, 1989, Justice Court Civil Rules (JCR) were retitled Civil Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (CRLJ).] [Adopted effective January 1, 1981; Amended effective September 1, 2014; September 1, 2022.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 11.7

rule_number: RALJ 11.7


title: Local Court Rules--Availability

text: RALJ 11.8 LOCAL COURT RULES--AVAILABILITY Courts to which these rules apply may adopt in accordance with GR 7 such local rules not inconsistent with these general rules as they may deem necessary for their respective courts. The court, upon the adoption of such rules, shall keep a copy of them readily available for inspection. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 11.8

rule_number: RALJ 11.8


title: Title and Citation of Rules

text: RALJ 11.9 TITLE AND CITATION OF RULES These rules shall be known and cited as the Rules for Appeal of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction. RALJ is the official abbreviation. [Adopted effective January 1, 1981.]

citation: RALJ RALJ 11.9

rule_number: RALJ 11.9


title: Scope of Rules

text: CRLJ 1 SCOPE OF RULES These rules govern the procedure in all trial courts of limited jurisdiction in all suits of a civil nature, with the exceptions stated in rule 81. They shall be construed and administered to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action. [Adopted effective September 1, 1984; Amended effective September 1, 2005.]

citation: CRLJ CRLJ 1

rule_set: CRLJ

rule_number: CRLJ 1


title: One Form of Action

text: CRLJ 2 ONE FORM OF ACTION There shall be one form of action to be known as "civil action." [Adopted effective September 1, 1984; Amended effective September 1, 1989.]

citation: CRLJ CRLJ 2

rule_number: CRLJ 2


title: Stipulations

text: CRLJ 2A STIPULATIONS No agreement or consent between parties or attorneys in respect to the proceedings in a cause, the purport of which is disputed, will be regarded by the court unless the same shall have been made and assented to in open court on the record, or entered in the minutes, or unless the evidence thereof shall be in writing and subscribed by the attorneys denying the same. [Adopted effective September 1, 1984; Amended September 1, 1989.]

citation: CRLJ CRLJ 2A

rule_number: CRLJ 2A


title: Commencement of Action

text: CRLJ 3 COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION A civil action is commenced by filing with the court a complaint signed as required by rule 11. [Adopted effective September 1, 1984; Amended effective September 1, 1989.]

citation: CRLJ CRLJ 3

rule_number: CRLJ 3