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WA Rev Code § 2.43.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.43 - Interpreters for Non-English-Speaking Persons.|2.43.060 - Waiver of right to interpreter.

RCW 2.43.060 Waiver of right to interpreter.(1) The right to a qualified interpreter may not be waived except when:(a) A non-English-speaking person requests a waiver; and(b) The appointing authority determines on the record that the waiver has been made knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently.(2) Waiver of a qualified interpreter may be set aside and an interpreter appointed, in the discretion of the appointing authority, at any time during the proceedings.[ 1989 c 358 § 6. Formerly RCW 2.42.250.]NOTES:Severability—1989 c 358: See note following RCW 2.43.010.
WA Rev Code § 2.43.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.43 - Interpreters for Non-English-Speaking Persons.|2.43.070 - Testing, certification of interpreters.

RCW 2.43.070 Testing, certification of interpreters.(1) Subject to the availability of funds, the administrative office of the courts shall establish and administer a comprehensive testing and certification program for language interpreters.(2) The administrative office of the courts shall work cooperatively with community colleges and other private or public educational institutions, and with other public or private organizations to establish a certification preparation curriculum and suitable training programs to ensure the availability of certified interpreters. Training programs shall be made readily available in both eastern and western Washington locations.(3) The administrative office of the courts shall establish and adopt standards of proficiency, written and oral, in English and the language to be interpreted.(4) The administrative office of the courts shall conduct periodic examinations to ensure the availability of certified interpreters. Periodic examinations shall be made readily available in both eastern and western Washington locations.(5) The administrative office of the courts shall compile, maintain, and disseminate a current list of interpreters certified by the office.(6) The administrative office of the courts may charge reasonable fees for testing, training, and certification.[ 2005 c 282 § 4; 1989 c 358 § 7. Formerly RCW 2.42.260.]NOTES:Severability—1989 c 358: See note following RCW 2.43.010.
WA Rev Code § 2.43.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.43 - Interpreters for Non-English-Speaking Persons.|2.43.080 - Code of ethics.

RCW 2.43.080 Code of ethics.All language interpreters serving in a legal proceeding, whether or not certified or qualified, shall abide by a code of ethics established by supreme court rule.[ 1989 c 358 § 8. Formerly RCW 2.42.270.]NOTES:Severability—1989 c 358: See note following RCW 2.43.010.
WA Rev Code § 2.44.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.44 - Attorneys-at-Law.|2.44.010 - Authority of attorney.

RCW 2.44.010 Authority of attorney.An attorney and counselor has authority:(1) To bind his or her client in any of the proceedings in an action or special proceeding by his or her agreement duly made, or entered upon the minutes of the court; but the court shall disregard all agreements and stipulations in relation to the conduct of, or any of the proceedings in, an action or special proceeding unless such agreement or stipulation be made in open court, or in presence of the clerk, and entered in the minutes by him or her, or signed by the party against whom the same is alleged, or his or her attorney;(2) To receive money claimed by his or her client in an action or special proceeding, during the pendency thereof, or after judgment upon the payment thereof, and not otherwise, to discharge the same or acknowledge satisfaction of the judgment;(3) This section shall not prevent a party from employing a new attorney or from issuing an execution upon a judgment, or from taking other proceedings prescribed by statute for its enforcement.[ 2011 c 336 § 57; Code 1881 § 3280; 1863 p 404 § 6; RRS § 130.]
WA Rev Code § 2.44.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.44 - Attorneys-at-Law.|2.44.020 - Appearance without authority—Procedure.

RCW 2.44.020 Appearance without authority—Procedure.If it be alleged by a party for whom an attorney appears, that he or she does so without authority, the court may, at any stage of the proceedings, relieve the party for whom the attorney has assumed to appear from the consequences of his or her act; it may also summarily, upon motion, compel the attorney to repair the injury to either party consequent upon his or her assumption of authority.[ 2011 c 336 § 58; Code 1881 § 3281; 1863 p 405 § 7; RRS § 131.]
WA Rev Code § 2.44.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.44 - Attorneys-at-Law.|2.44.030 - Production of authority to act.

RCW 2.44.030 Production of authority to act.The court, or a judge, may, on motion of either party, and on showing reasonable grounds therefor, require the attorney for the adverse party, or for any one of several adverse parties, to produce or prove the authority under which he or she appears, and until he or she does so, may stay all proceedings by him or her on behalf of the party for whom he or she assumes to appear.[ 2011 c 336 § 59; Code 1881 § 3282; 1863 p 405 § 8; RRS § 132.]
WA Rev Code § 2.44.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.44 - Attorneys-at-Law.|2.44.040 - Change of attorneys.

RCW 2.44.040 Change of attorneys.The attorney in an action or special proceeding, may be changed at any time before judgment or final determination as follows:(1) Upon his or her own consent, filed with the clerk or entered upon the minutes; or(2) Upon the order of the court, or a judge thereof, on the application of the client, or for other sufficient cause; but no such change can be made until the charges of such attorney have been paid by the party asking such change to be made.[ 2011 c 336 § 60; Code 1881 § 3283; 1863 p 405 § 9; RRS § 133.]
WA Rev Code § 2.44.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.44 - Attorneys-at-Law.|2.44.050 - Notice of change and substitution.

RCW 2.44.050 Notice of change and substitution.When an attorney is changed, as provided in RCW 2.44.040, written notice of the change, and of the substitution of a new attorney, or of the appearance of the party in person, must be given to the adverse party; until then, he or she shall be bound to recognize the former attorney.[ 2011 c 336 § 61; Code 1881 § 3284; 1863 p 405 § 10; RRS § 134.]
WA Rev Code § 2.44.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.44 - Attorneys-at-Law.|2.44.060 - Death or removal of attorney—Proceedings.

RCW 2.44.060 Death or removal of attorney—Proceedings.When an attorney dies, or is removed, or suspended, or ceases to act as such, a party to an action for whom he or she was acting as attorney, must, at least twenty days before any further proceedings against him or her, be required by the adverse party, by written notice, to appoint another attorney, or to appear in person.[ 2011 c 336 § 62; Code 1881 § 3285; 1863 p 405 § 11; RRS § 135.]
WA Rev Code § 2.48.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.48 - State Bar Act.|2.48.010 - Objects and powers.

RCW 2.48.010 Objects and powers.There is hereby created as an agency of the state, for the purpose and with the powers hereinafter set forth, an association to be known as the Washington State Bar Association, hereinafter designated as the state bar, which association shall have a common seal and may sue and be sued, and which may, for the purpose of carrying into effect and promoting the objects of said association, enter into contracts and acquire, hold, encumber and dispose of such real and personal property as is necessary thereto.[ 1933 c 94 § 2; RRS § 138-2.]NOTES:Severability—1933 c 94: "If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this act or any rule adopted thereunder, is for any reason held unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this act nor of any other rule adopted hereunder. The legislature hereby declares that it would have passed this act, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional." [ 1933 c 94 § 17.]Short title—1933 c 94: "This act may be known and cited as the State Bar Act." [ 1933 c 94 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 2.48.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.48 - State Bar Act.|2.48.020 - First members.

RCW 2.48.020 First members.The first members of the Washington State Bar Association shall be all persons now [on June 7, 1933] entitled to practice law in this state.[ 1933 c 94 § 3; RRS § 138-3. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1933 c 94 § 4; RRS § 138-4 now codified as RCW 2.48.021.]
WA Rev Code § 2.48.021 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.48 - State Bar Act.|2.48.021 - New members.

RCW 2.48.021 New members.After the organization of the state bar, as herein provided, all persons who are admitted to practice in accordance with the provisions of RCW 2.48.010 through 2.48.180, except judges of courts of record, shall become by that fact active members of the state bar.[ 1933 c 94 § 4; RRS § 138-4. Formerly RCW 2.48.020, part.]
WA Rev Code § 2.48.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.48 - State Bar Act.|2.48.030 - Board of governors.

RCW 2.48.030 Board of governors.There is hereby constituted a board of governors of the state bar which shall consist of not more than fifteen members, to include: The president of the state bar elected as provided by the bylaws of the association, one member from each congressional district now or hereafter existing in the state elected by secret ballot by mail by the active members residing therein, and such additional members elected as provided by the bylaws of the association. The members of the board of governors shall hold office for three years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Any vacancies in the board of governors shall be filled by the continuing members of the board until the next election, held in accordance with the bylaws of the association.The board shall not be deemed to be unlawfully constituted and a member of the board shall not be deemed ineligible to serve the remainder of the member's unexpired term on the board solely by reason of the establishment of new or revised boundaries for congressional districts.[ 1982 1st ex.s. c 30 § 1; 1972 ex.s. c 66 § 1; 1933 c 94 § 5; RRS § 138-5.]
WA Rev Code § 2.48.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.48 - State Bar Act.|2.48.035 - Board of governors—Membership—Effect of creation of new congressional districts or boundaries.

RCW 2.48.035 Board of governors—Membership—Effect of creation of new congressional districts or boundaries.The terms of office of members of the board of governors of the state bar who are elected from the various congressional districts shall not be affected by the creation of either new boundaries for congressional districts or additional districts. In such an event, each board member so elected may continue to serve in office for the balance of the term for which he or she was elected or appointed: PROVIDED, That the board member continues to reside within the boundaries of the congressional district as they existed at the time of his or her election or appointment. Vacancies which occur in a board member position during the balance of any such term shall be filled pursuant to RCW 2.48.030, as now or hereafter amended, by a successor who resides within the boundaries of the congressional district from which the member whose office was vacated was elected as they existed at the time of his or her election. At the election immediately preceding expiration of the term of office of each board member provided for in this section following the creation of either new boundaries for congressional districts or additional districts, and thereafter, a successor shall be elected from the congressional district which corresponds in number with the congressional district from which the incumbent was appointed or elected.[ 1982 1st ex.s. c 30 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 2.48.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.48 - State Bar Act.|2.48.040 - State bar governed by board of governors.

RCW 2.48.040 State bar governed by board of governors.The state bar shall be governed by the board of governors which shall be charged with the executive functions of the state bar and the enforcement of the provisions of RCW 2.48.010 through 2.48.180 and all rules adopted in pursuance thereof. The members of the board of governors shall receive no salary by virtue of their office.[ 1933 c 94 § 6; RRS § 138-6.]
WA Rev Code § 2.48.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.48 - State Bar Act.|2.48.050 - Powers of governors.

RCW 2.48.050 Powers of governors.The said board of governors shall have power, in its discretion, from time to time to adopt rules(1) concerning membership and the classification thereof into active, inactive and honorary members; and(2) concerning the enrollment and privileges of membership; and(3) defining the other officers of the state bar, the time, place and method of their selection, and their respective powers, duties, terms of office and compensation; and(4) concerning annual and special meetings; and(5) concerning the collection, the deposit and the disbursement of the membership and admission fees, penalties, and all other funds; and(6) providing for the organization and government of district and/or other local subdivisions of the state bar; and(7) providing for all other matters, whether similar to the foregoing or not, affecting in any way whatsoever, the organization and functioning of the state bar. Any such rule may be modified, or rescinded, or a new rule adopted, by a vote of the active members under rules to be prescribed by the board of governors.[ 1933 c 94 § 7; RRS § 138-7.]
WA Rev Code § 2.48.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.48 - State Bar Act.|2.48.060 - Admission and disbarment.

RCW 2.48.060 Admission and disbarment.The said board of governors shall likewise have power, in its discretion, from time to time to adopt rules, subject to the approval of the supreme court, fixing the qualifications, requirements and procedure for admission to the practice of law; and, with such approval, to establish from time to time and enforce rules of professional conduct for all members of the state bar; and, with such approval, to appoint boards or committees to examine applicants for admission; and, to investigate, prosecute and hear all causes involving discipline, disbarment, suspension or reinstatement, and make recommendations thereon to the supreme court; and, with such approval, to prescribe rules establishing the procedure for the investigation and hearing of such matters, and establishing county or district agencies to assist therein to the extent provided by such rules: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That no person who shall have participated in the investigation or prosecution of any such cause shall sit as a member of any board or committee hearing the same.[ 1933 c 94 § 8; RRS § 138-8.]NOTES:Rules of court: See Rules for Lawyer Discipline, also Admission to Practice Rules.
WA Rev Code § 2.48.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.48 - State Bar Act.|2.48.070 - Admission of veterans.

RCW 2.48.070 Admission of veterans.Any person who shall have graduated from any accredited law school and after such graduation shall have served in the armed forces of the United States of America between December 7, 1941, and the termination of the present World War, may be admitted to the practice of law in the state of Washington and to membership in the Washington State Bar Association, upon motion made before the supreme court of the state of Washington, provided the following is made to appear:(1) That the applicant is a person of good moral character over the age of twenty-one years;(2) That the applicant, at the time of entering the armed forces of the United States, was a legal resident of the state of Washington;(3) That the applicant's service in the armed forces of the United States is or was satisfactory and honorable.[ 1945 c 181 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 138-7A.]NOTES:Qualifications for admission to practice as prescribed by Rules of court: Admission to Practice Rules.
WA Rev Code § 2.48.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.48 - State Bar Act.|2.48.080 - Admission of veterans—Establishment of requirements if in service.

RCW 2.48.080 Admission of veterans—Establishment of requirements if in service.If an applicant under RCW 2.48.070 through 2.48.110 is, at the time he or she applies for admission to practice law in the state of Washington, still in the armed forces of the United States, he or she may establish the requirements of the proviso in RCW 2.48.070 by a letter or certificate from his or her commanding officer and by the certificates of at least two active members of the Washington state bar association.[ 2011 c 336 § 63; 1945 c 181 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 138-7B.]
WA Rev Code § 2.48.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.48 - State Bar Act.|2.48.090 - Admission of veterans—Establishment of requirements if discharged.

RCW 2.48.090 Admission of veterans—Establishment of requirements if discharged.If an applicant under RCW 2.48.070 through 2.48.110 is, at the time he or she applies for admission to practice law in the state of Washington, no longer in the armed forces of the United States, he or she may establish the requirements of the proviso in RCW 2.48.070 as follows:(1) If he or she shall have been an enlisted person, by producing an honorable discharge, and by the certificates of at least two active members of the Washington state bar association.(2) If he or she shall have been an officer, by an affidavit showing that he or she has been relieved from active duty under circumstances other than dishonorable, and by the certificates of at least two active members of the Washington state bar association.[ 2011 c 336 § 64; 1945 c 181 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 138-7C.]
WA Rev Code § 2.48.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.48 - State Bar Act.|2.48.100 - Admission of veterans—Effect of disability discharge.

RCW 2.48.100 Admission of veterans—Effect of disability discharge.A physical disability discharge shall be considered an honorable discharge unless it be coupled with a dishonorable discharge.[ 1945 c 181 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 138-7D.]
WA Rev Code § 2.48.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.48 - State Bar Act.|2.48.110 - Admission of veterans—Fees of veterans.

RCW 2.48.110 Admission of veterans—Fees of veterans.An applicant applying for admission to practice law under the provisions of RCW 2.48.070 through 2.48.090, shall pay the same fees as are required of residents of the state of Washington seeking admission to practice law by examination.[ 1945 c 181 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 138-7E.]
WA Rev Code § 2.48.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.48 - State Bar Act.|2.48.130 - Membership fee—Active.

RCW 2.48.130 Membership fee—Active.The annual membership fees for active members shall be payable on or before February 1st of each year. The board of governors may establish the amount of such annual membership fee to be effective each year: PROVIDED, That written notice of any proposed increase in membership fee shall be sent to active members not less than sixty days prior to the effective date of such increase: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the board of governors may establish the fee at a reduced rate for those who have been active members for less than five years in this state or elsewhere.[ 1957 c 138 § 1; 1953 c 256 § 1; 1933 c 94 § 9; RRS § 138-9.]
WA Rev Code § 2.48.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.48 - State Bar Act.|2.48.140 - Membership fee—Inactive.

RCW 2.48.140 Membership fee—Inactive.The annual membership fee for inactive members shall be the sum of two dollars, payable on or before the first day of February of each year.[ 1955 c 34 § 1; 1933 c 94 § 10; RRS § 138-10.]
WA Rev Code § 2.48.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.48 - State Bar Act.|2.48.150 - Admission fees.

RCW 2.48.150 Admission fees.Applicants for admission to the bar upon accredited certificates or upon examination, not having been admitted to the bar in another state or territory, shall pay a fee of twenty-five dollars and all other applicants a fee of fifty dollars. Said admission fees shall be used to pay the expenses incurred in connection with examining and admitting applicants to the bar, including salaries of examiners, and any balance remaining at the close of each biennium shall be paid to the state treasurer and be by him or her credited to the general fund.[ 2011 c 336 § 65; 1933 c 94 § 11; RRS § 138-11.]NOTES:Rules of court: Admission—APR 3(d).
WA Rev Code § 2.48.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.48 - State Bar Act.|2.48.160 - Suspension for nonpayment of fees.

RCW 2.48.160 Suspension for nonpayment of fees.Any member failing to pay any fees after the same become due, and after two months' written notice of his or her delinquency, must be suspended from membership in the state bar, but may be reinstated upon payment of accrued fees and such penalties as may be imposed by the board of governors, not exceeding double the amount of the delinquent fee.[ 2011 c 336 § 66; 1933 c 94 § 12; RRS § 138-12.]