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 Washington Supreme Court. It also responds to requests for comment from the Court on proposals developed by others. The committee performs the rules-study function outlined in General Rule 9 and reports its recommendations to WSBA's Board of Governors.
Meeting Schedule │ Committee Roster — Coming Soon
Committee News
- NEW The Court Rules and Procedures Committee is actively recruiting volunteers. Apply here.
- The Committee will review the Mandatory Arbitration Rules, Civil Rules for Superior Courts, and Civil Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction during the Oct. 1, 2023– Sept. 30, 2024 term. For more information, please see the review cycle established by the state Supreme Court.
- The Washington State Bar Association notifies members and the public of court rules that have been ordered for comment by the state Supreme Court. Please see Proposed Court Rules Amendments.
Upcoming Meetings
The Committee is scheduled to meet 9:30-11 a.m. on March 25, 2024. Agenda and meeting materials are posted on this page. Meetings are open to the public. Zoom participant information is located on the meeting agenda.
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 see Proposed Court Rules Amendments.
Suggested rule changes should be submitted to the Washington Supreme Court pursuant to the procedures set forth in GR 9(e); comments on published proposed rule changes should be submitted to the Court pursuant to GR 9(g). Please send courtesy copies of your submissions to:
WSBA Court Rules and Procedures Committee
1325 Fourth Ave., Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98101
Contact Us
Chair: Michael Chait
Staff Liaisons: Nicole Gustine and Kyla Reynolds
Board of Governors Liaison: Allison Widney, Governor District 3
