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Pursuant to court order, the Washington State Bar Association notifies members and the public of proposed court rules that are available for comment. They are posted to this page. To read the proposed rules in full, click the rule to be taken to the respective Court order.
Please send comments via email to supreme@courts.wa.gov or U.S. mail to:
Washington Supreme Court
P.O. Box 40929
Olympia, WA 98504-0929
Proposed Court Rule Amendments
On October 8, 2026, the Court issued the following rule orders:
Topic | Rule |
| Applicants for Admission to Practice Law; Nonmember Lawyer Licenses to Practice Law | APR 3, APR 8 |
| Nonmember Lawyer Licenses to Practice Law | APR 8 |
| Reimbursement of Travel Expenses | CAR 27 |
Comments due December 8, 2026
On October 8, 2026, the Court issued the following rule orders:
Topic | Rule |
| General Rules of Pleading | CR 8 |
| Additional Authorities | RAP 10.8 |
| Create a Portfolio Evaluation Pathway to Licensure | APR 1-6, APR 9 |
Comments due April 30, 2027
On July 1, 2026, the Court issued the following rule orders:
Topic | Rule |
| Limited Practice Rule for Limited Practice Officers | APR 12 |
| Access to Court Records | GR 31 |
| Remainder of or Related Writings or Recorded Statements | ER 106 |
Comments due April 30, 2027
Rules Effective Upon Publication
Rules effective upon publication can be found on the Washington Courts website.
