Court Rules and Procedures Committee

The Court Rules and Procedures Committee studies and develops suggested amendments to designated sets of court rules on a regular cycle of review established by the State Supreme Court. It also responds to requests for comment from the Supreme Court on proposals developed by others. The Committee performs the rules-study function outlined in General Rule 9 and reports its recommendations to the Board of Governors. 

Court Rules and Procedures Committee News

  • A list of recently adopted rules proposed by the Committee, other rule changes of interest, and suggested rule amendments can be found on this site. For more information, please see the Washington Courts website.
  • For the October 1, 2012–September 30, 2013 term, the Court Rules and Procedures Committee will review the Rules of Appellate Procedure (RAP) and the Rules for Appeal of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (RALJ).  For more information, please see the review cycle established by the Supreme Court.
  • The Electronically Stored Information (ESI) Subcommittee continues its work on proposals to amend the Civil Rules. Please send any comments on proposed changes to ESI Subcommittee Chair Shawn Larsen-Bright.

Upcoming Meetings 

2012-2013 Meeting Schedule

Meetings are held in the WSBA Conference Center (Puget Sound Plaza) and are open to the public. The next meeting will be on May 20, 2013 at the WSBA offices.

Meeting Materials

May 20, 2013 Meeting Materials

 

Meeting Minutes

Information for the Public

Pursuant to court order, the Committee publicizes suggested rule changes for public comment before finalizing its recommendations. Members of the bar, bench, and public are encouraged to review these proposals and send comments to the Committee.

Please send any suggestions for rule changes to Denise Foster at Temple of Justice, P.O. Box 40929, Olympia WA 98504-0929 with a copy to the Court Rules and Procedures Committee, 1325 Fourth Ave., Ste. 600, Seattle, WA 98101.

Contacts

Staff Liaison: Elizabeth Turner
Chair: Hillary Evans Graber
Board of Governors Liaison: Ken Masters

Suggested Rule Changes

By the WSBA Court Rules and Procedures Committee or by others

Recently Adopted Rule Changes Proposed by the Committee

Other Rule Changes of Interest

Proposed by the Committee and by others

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