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WA Rev Code § 2.64.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.64 - Commission on Judicial Conduct.|2.64.050 - Employment of personnel—Expenditures authorized.

RCW 2.64.050 Employment of personnel—Expenditures authorized.The commission may employ personnel, including attorneys, and make any other expenditures necessary for the effective performance of its duties and the exercise of its powers. The commission may hire attorneys or others by personal service contract to conduct initial proceedings regarding a complaint against a judge or justice. Commission employees shall be exempt from the civil service law, chapter 41.06 RCW.[ 1989 c 367 § 3; 1981 c 268 § 6.]NOTES:Contingent effective date—1989 c 367: See note following RCW 2.64.010.
WA Rev Code § 2.64.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.64 - Commission on Judicial Conduct.|2.64.055 - Disciplinary actions authorized.

RCW 2.64.055 Disciplinary actions authorized.The commission is authorized to impose the following disciplinary actions, in increasing order of severity: (a) Admonishment; (b) reprimand; or (c) censure. If the conduct of the judge or justice warrants more severe disciplinary action, the commission may recommend to the supreme court the suspension or removal of the judge or justice.[ 1989 c 367 § 4.]NOTES:Contingent effective date—1989 c 367: See note following RCW 2.64.010.
WA Rev Code § 2.64.057 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.64 - Commission on Judicial Conduct.|2.64.057 - Investigation of conduct occurring prior to, on, or after December 4, 1980.

RCW 2.64.057 Investigation of conduct occurring prior to, on, or after December 4, 1980.The commission is authorized to investigate and consider for probative value any conduct that may have occurred prior to, on, or after December 4, 1980, by a person who was, or is now, a judge or justice when such conduct relates to a complaint filed with the commission against the same judge or justice.[ 1989 c 367 § 5.]NOTES:Contingent effective date—1989 c 367: See note following RCW 2.64.010.
WA Rev Code § 2.64.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.64 - Commission on Judicial Conduct.|2.64.060 - Administration of oaths—Powers as to witnesses, papers, books, etc.—Subpoenas.

RCW 2.64.060 Administration of oaths—Powers as to witnesses, papers, books, etc.—Subpoenas.Each member of the commission, and any special master appointed by the commission, may administer oaths. The commission may summon and examine witnesses and compel the production and examination of papers, books, accounts, documents, records, certificates, and other evidence for the determination of any issue before or the discharge of any duty of the commission. The commission shall also issue subpoenas at the request and on behalf of any judge or justice under inquiry. All subpoenas shall be signed by a member of the commission or a special master appointed by the commission. Subpoenas shall be served and witnesses reimbursed in the manner provided in civil cases in superior court.[ 1981 c 268 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 2.64.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.64 - Commission on Judicial Conduct.|2.64.070 - Refusal to obey subpoena—Powers of superior court.

RCW 2.64.070 Refusal to obey subpoena—Powers of superior court.If a person refuses to obey a subpoena issued by the commission or refuses to answer any proper question during a hearing or proceeding, the superior court of any county in which the hearing or proceeding is conducted or in which the person resides or is found shall have jurisdiction, upon application by the commission, to order the person to appear before the commission, to produce evidence if so ordered, or to give testimony concerning the matter under investigation. Failure to obey the order of the court may be punished as contempt.[ 1981 c 268 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 2.64.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.64 - Commission on Judicial Conduct.|2.64.080 - Privilege from suit.

RCW 2.64.080 Privilege from suit.Members and employees of the commission, including any lawyers or special masters temporarily employed by the commission, are absolutely privileged from suit in any action, civil or criminal, based upon any disciplinary proceedings or upon other official acts as members or employees of the commission. Statements made to the commission or its investigators or other employees are absolutely privileged in actions for defamation. This absolute privilege does not apply to statements made in any other forum.[ 1981 c 268 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 2.64.092 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.64 - Commission on Judicial Conduct.|2.64.092 - Administrative procedure act not applicable.

RCW 2.64.092 Administrative procedure act not applicable.The adjudicative proceedings, judicial review, and civil enforcement provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act, do not apply to any investigations, initial proceedings, public hearings, or executive sessions involving the discipline or retirement of a judge or justice.[ 1989 c 367 § 7.]NOTES:Contingent effective date—1989 c 367: See note following RCW 2.64.010.
WA Rev Code § 2.64.094 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.64 - Commission on Judicial Conduct.|2.64.094 - Suspension of judge or justice.

RCW 2.64.094 Suspension of judge or justice.If the commission adopts a recommendation that a judge or justice be removed, the judge or justice shall be suspended, with salary, from his or her judicial position upon filing of the recommendation with the supreme court and until a final determination is made by the supreme court.[ 1987 c 186 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 2.64.096 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.64 - Commission on Judicial Conduct.|2.64.096 - Disclosure of material tending to negate determination.

RCW 2.64.096 Disclosure of material tending to negate determination.Whenever the commission determines that there is probable cause to believe that a judge or justice has violated a rule of judicial conduct or that the judge or justice suffers from a disability which is permanent or likely to become permanent and which seriously interferes with the performance of judicial duties, the commission shall disclose to the judge or justice any material or information within the commission's knowledge which tends to negate the determination of the commission, except as otherwise provided by a protective order.[ 1989 c 367 § 10.]NOTES:Contingent effective date—1989 c 367: See note following RCW 2.64.010.
WA Rev Code § 2.64.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.64 - Commission on Judicial Conduct.|2.64.100 - Proposed operating budgets—Reports to legislature.

RCW 2.64.100 Proposed operating budgets—Reports to legislature.The commission shall prepare and present to the legislature proposed operating budgets for the commission in accordance with the provisions of chapter 43.88 RCW. The commission shall report to the legislature in the manner required by law, with due regard for the confidentiality of proceedings before the commission.[ 1981 c 268 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 2.64.111 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.64 - Commission on Judicial Conduct.|2.64.111 - Exemption from public disclosure—Records subject to public disclosure, when.

RCW 2.64.111 Exemption from public disclosure—Records subject to public disclosure, when.All pleadings, papers, evidence records, and files of the commission, including complaints and the identity of complainants, compiled or obtained during the course of an investigation or initial proceeding involving the discipline or retirement of a judge or justice, are exempt from the public disclosure requirements of chapter 42.56 RCW during such investigation or initial proceeding. As of the date of a public hearing, all those records of the initial proceeding that were the basis of a finding of probable cause are subject to the public disclosure requirements of chapter 42.56 RCW.[ 2005 c 274 § 201; 1989 c 367 § 6.]NOTES:Contingent effective date—1989 c 367: See note following RCW 2.64.010.
WA Rev Code § 2.64.113 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.64 - Commission on Judicial Conduct.|2.64.113 - Confidentiality—Violations.

RCW 2.64.113 Confidentiality—Violations.The commission shall provide by rule for confidentiality of its investigations and initial proceedings in accordance with Article IV, section 31 of the state Constitution.Any person violating a rule on confidentiality is subject to a proceeding for contempt in superior court.[ 1989 c 367 § 9.]NOTES:Contingent effective date—1989 c 367: See note following RCW 2.64.010.
WA Rev Code § 2.64.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.64 - Commission on Judicial Conduct.|2.64.115 - Application of open public meetings act—Exemptions.

RCW 2.64.115 Application of open public meetings act—Exemptions.The commission is subject to the open public meetings act, chapter 42.30 RCW. However, investigations, initial proceedings, public hearings, and executive sessions involving the discipline or retirement of a judge or justice are governed by this chapter and Article IV, section 31 of the state Constitution and are exempt from the provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW.[ 1989 c 367 § 8.]NOTES:Contingent effective date—1989 c 367: See note following RCW 2.64.010.
WA Rev Code § 2.64.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.64 - Commission on Judicial Conduct.|2.64.120 - Independent part of judicial branch.

RCW 2.64.120 Independent part of judicial branch.The commission shall for all purposes be considered an independent part of the judicial branch of government.[ 1981 c 268 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 2.68.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.68 - Judicial Information System.|2.68.010 - Judicial information system committee—Fees.

RCW 2.68.010 Judicial information system committee—Fees.The judicial information system committee, as established by court rule, shall determine all matters pertaining to the delivery of services available from the judicial information system. The committee may establish a fee schedule for the provision of information services and may enter into contracts with any person, public or private, including the state, its departments, subdivisions, institutions, and agencies. However, no fee may be charged to county or city governmental agencies within the state of Washington using the judicial information system for the business of the courts.[ 1989 c 364 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 2.68.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.68 - Judicial Information System.|2.68.020 - Judicial information system account.

RCW 2.68.020 Judicial information system account.There is created an account in the custody of the state treasurer to be known as the judicial information system account. The administrative office of the courts shall maintain and administer the account, in which shall be deposited all moneys received from in-state noncourt users and any out-of-state users of the judicial information system and moneys as specified in RCW 2.68.040 for the purposes of providing judicial information system access to noncourt users and providing an adequate level of automated services to the judiciary. The legislature shall appropriate the funds in the account for the purposes of the judicial information system. The account shall be used for the acquisition of equipment, software, supplies, services, and other costs incidental to the acquisition, development, operation, and administration of information services, telecommunications, systems, software, supplies, and equipment, including the payment of principal and interest on items paid in installments. During the 2011-2013 fiscal biennium, the judicial information system account may be appropriated to support the state law library. During the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium, the judicial information system account may be appropriated to support the information systems and other activities in the administrative office of the courts.[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 950; 2012 2nd sp.s. c 7 § 913. Prior: 2009 c 564 § 1802; 2009 c 564 § 918; 2005 c 282 § 11; 1994 c 8 § 1; 1989 c 364 § 2.]NOTES:Effective dates—2013 2nd sp.s. c 4: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [June 30, 2013]; except for section 952 of this act which takes effect August 1, 2013, section 968 of this act which takes effect June 30, 2013; sections 978 and 996 of this act which take effect July 28, 2013; and sections 991 and 992 of this act which take effect July 1, 2013." [ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 1904.]Effective date—2012 2nd sp.s. c 7: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 2, 2012]." [ 2012 2nd sp.s. c 7 § 938.]Effective date—2009 c 564: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 19, 2009]." [ 2009 c 564 § 1812.]
WA Rev Code § 2.68.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.68 - Judicial Information System.|2.68.030 - Schedule of user fees.

RCW 2.68.030 Schedule of user fees.The judicial information system committee shall develop a schedule of user fees for in-state noncourt users and all out-of-state users of the judicial information computer system and charges for judicial information system products and licenses for the purpose of distributing and apportioning the full cost of operation and continued development of the system among the users. The schedule shall generate sufficient revenue to cover the costs relating to (1) the payment of salaries, wages, other costs including, but not limited to the acquisition, operation, and administration of acquired information services, supplies, and equipment; and (2) the development of judicial information system products and services. As used in this section, the term "supplies" shall not be interpreted to delegate or abrogate the state purchasing and material control director's responsibilities and authority to purchase supplies as provided in chapter 43.19 RCW.[ 1989 c 364 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 2.68.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.68 - Judicial Information System.|2.68.050 - Electronic access to judicial information.

RCW 2.68.050 Electronic access to judicial information.The supreme court, the court of appeals and all superior and district courts, through the judicial information system committee, shall:(1) Continue to plan for and implement processes for making judicial information available electronically;(2) Promote and facilitate electronic access to the public of judicial information and services;(3) Establish technical standards for such services;(4) Consider electronic public access needs when planning new information systems or major upgrades of information systems;(5) Develop processes to determine which judicial information the public most wants and needs;(6) Increase capabilities to receive information electronically from the public and transmit forms, applications and other communications and transactions electronically;(7) Use technologies that allow continuous access twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week, involve little or no cost to access, and are capable of being used by persons without extensive technology ability; and(8) Consider and incorporate wherever possible ease of access to electronic technologies by persons with disabilities.[ 1996 c 171 § 3.]NOTES:Captions not law—1996 c 171: "Section captions used in this act do not constitute any part of the law." [ 1996 c 171 § 16.]Effective dates—1996 c 171: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [March 28, 1996], except for section 8 of this act, which takes effect June 30, 1997." [ 1996 c 171 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 2.68.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.68 - Judicial Information System.|2.68.060 - Duties of the administrative office of the courts.

RCW 2.68.060 Duties of the administrative office of the courts.The administrative office of the courts, under the direction of the judicial information system committee, shall:(1) Develop a judicial information system information technology portfolio consistent with the provisions of RCW 43.105.341;(2) Participate in the development of an enterprise-based statewide information technology strategy;(3) Ensure the judicial information system information technology portfolio is organized and structured to clearly indicate participation in and use of enterprise-wide information technology strategies;(4) As part of the biennial budget process, submit the judicial information system information technology portfolio to the chair and ranking member of the ways and means committees of the house of representatives and the senate, the office of financial management, and the consolidated technology services agency.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 403; 2015 c 225 § 4; 2010 c 282 § 7.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 §§ 401-405, 409, 411, and 412: See note following RCW 2.36.057.
WA Rev Code § 2.70.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.70 - Office of Public Defense.|2.70.005 - Office of public defense established.

RCW 2.70.005 Office of public defense established.In order to implement the constitutional and statutory guarantees of counsel and to ensure effective and efficient delivery of indigent defense services funded by the state of Washington, an office of public defense is established as an independent agency of the judicial branch.[ 2008 c 313 § 2; 1996 c 221 § 1.]NOTES:Findings—2008 c 313: "(1) The legislature finds that the office of public defense:(a) Operates in an efficient and economical manner, with adequate cost controls in place;(b) Meets established goals and targets; and(c) Does not substantially duplicate services offered by other agencies or the private sector.(2) Termination of the office of public defense would have substantial and wide-reaching ramifications on the court system in Washington state. The right to counsel is a constitutional right, and provision of counsel for indigent defendants is a government responsibility." [ 2008 c 313 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 2.70.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.70 - Office of Public Defense.|2.70.010 - Director—Appointment—Qualifications—Salary.

RCW 2.70.010 Director—Appointment—Qualifications—Salary.The supreme court shall appoint the director of the office of public defense from a list of three names submitted by the advisory committee created under RCW 2.70.030. Qualifications shall include admission to the practice of law in this state for at least five years, experience in providing indigent defense services, and proven managerial or supervisory experience. The director shall serve at the pleasure of the supreme court and receive a salary to be fixed by the advisory committee.[ 2008 c 313 § 3; 1996 c 221 § 2.]NOTES:Findings—2008 c 313: See note following RCW 2.70.005.
WA Rev Code § 2.70.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.70 - Office of Public Defense.|2.70.025 - Director—Indigent defense services—Civil commitment of sexually violent predators.

RCW 2.70.025 Director—Indigent defense services—Civil commitment of sexually violent predators.In providing indigent defense services for sexually violent predator civil commitment cases under chapter 71.09 RCW, the director shall:(1) In accordance with state contracting laws, contract with persons admitted to practice law in this state and organizations employing persons admitted to practice law in this state for the provision of legal services to indigent persons;(2) Establish annual contract fees for defense legal services within amounts appropriated based on court rules and court orders;(3) Ensure an indigent person qualified for appointed counsel has one contracted counsel appointed to assist him or her. Upon a showing of good cause, the court may order additional counsel;(4) Consistent with court rules and court orders, establish procedures for the reimbursement of expert witness and other professional and investigative costs;(5) Review and analyze existing caseload standards and make recommendations for updating caseload standards as appropriate;(6) Annually, with the first report due December 1, 2013, submit a report to the chief justice of the supreme court, the governor, and the legislature, with all pertinent data on the operation of indigent defense services for commitment proceedings under this section, including:(a) Recommended levels of appropriation to maintain adequate indigent defense services to the extent constitutionally required;(b) The time to trial for all commitment trial proceedings including a list of the number of continuances granted, the party that requested the continuance, the county where the proceeding is being heard, and, if available, the reason the continuance was granted;(c) Recommendations for policy changes, including changes in statutes and changes in court rules, which may be appropriate for the improvement of sexually violent predator civil commitment proceedings.[ 2012 c 257 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2012 c 257: See note following RCW 2.70.020.Indigent defense services—Scope of representation: RCW 71.09.045.
WA Rev Code § 2.70.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.70 - Office of Public Defense.|2.70.030 - Advisory committee—Membership—Duties—Travel and other expenses.

RCW 2.70.030 Advisory committee—Membership—Duties—Travel and other expenses.(1) There is created an advisory committee consisting of the following members:(a) Three persons appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court, who shall also appoint the chair of the committee;(b) Two nonattorneys appointed by the governor;(c) Two senators, one from each of the two largest caucuses, appointed by the president of the senate; and two members of the house of representatives, one from each of the two largest caucuses, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;(d) One person appointed by the court of appeals executive committee;(e) One person appointed by the Washington state bar association;(f) One person appointed by the Washington state association of counties; and(g) One person appointed by the association of Washington cities.(2) During the term of his or her appointment, no appointee may: (a) Provide indigent defense services funded by a city, a county, or the state, except on a pro bono basis; (b) serve as a judge except on a pro tem basis or as a court employee; or (c) serve as a prosecutor or prosecutor employee.(3) Members of the advisory committee shall receive no compensation for their services as members of the committee, but may be reimbursed for travel and other expenses in accordance with state law.(4) The advisory committee shall:(a) Meet at least quarterly;(b) Review at least biennially the performance of the director, and submit each review to the chief justice of the supreme court;(c) Receive reports from the director;(d) Make policy recommendations, as appropriate, to the legislature and the supreme court;(e) Approve the office's budget requests;(f) Advise the director regarding administration and oversight of the office's program areas; and(g) Carry out other duties as authorized or required by law.[ 2008 c 313 § 5; 2005 c 111 § 1; 1996 c 221 § 4.]NOTES:Findings—2008 c 313: See note following RCW 2.70.005.