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WA Rev Code § 2.53.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.53 - Civil Legal Aid.|2.53.010 - Civil legal aid oversight committee.

RCW 2.53.010 Civil legal aid oversight committee.(1) There is created a civil legal aid oversight committee consisting of the following members:(a) Three persons appointed by the supreme court from a list of nominees submitted by the access to justice board, one of whom at the time of appointment is income eligible to receive state-funded civil legal aid;(b) Two persons appointed by the board for judicial administration;(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 Washington state bar association; and(e) One person appointed by the governor.(2) During the term of his or her appointment, an appointee may not be employed by a state-funded legal aid provider.(3) Members shall each serve a three-year term, subject to renewal for no more than one additional three-year term. The oversight committee shall develop rules that provide for the staggering of terms so that, after the first three years of the committee's existence, the terms of one-third of the members expire each year. Members of the oversight committee receive no compensation for their services as members of the oversight committee, but may be reimbursed for travel and other expenses in accordance with rules adopted by the office of financial management.(4) The oversight committee shall: Oversee the activities of the office of civil legal aid created in RCW 2.53.020; review the performance of the director of the office of civil legal aid; and may, from time to time, make recommendations to the supreme court, the access to justice board, and the legislature regarding the provision of civil legal aid funded through RCW 2.53.030.[ 2005 c 105 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 2.53.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.53 - Civil Legal Aid.|2.53.020 - Office of civil legal aid—Director's duties.

RCW 2.53.020 Office of civil legal aid—Director's duties.(1) There is created an office of civil legal aid as an independent agency of the judicial branch.(2) Activities of the office of civil legal aid shall be carried out by a director of civil legal aid services. The director of civil legal aid services shall be appointed by the supreme court from a list of three names forwarded by the access to justice board. Qualifications for the director include admission to practice law in this state for at least five years; experience in representation of low-income people in civil matters, which experience may be in the form of volunteer representation; knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to promoting access to the civil justice system for indigent persons; 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 oversight committee.(3) The director shall:(a) Contract with one or more qualified legal aid providers to provide civil legal aid services authorized by RCW 2.53.030;(b) Monitor and oversee the use of state funding to ensure compliance with this chapter;(c) Report quarterly to the civil legal aid oversight committee established in RCW 2.53.010 and the supreme court's access to justice board on the use of state funds for legal aid; periodically assess the most prevalent civil legal problems experienced by low-income people in Washington state and the capacity of the state-funded legal aid system to meet the legal needs arising from such problems; and report biennially on the status of access to the civil justice system for low-income people eligible for state-funded legal aid; and(d) Submit budget requests.(4) The office shall not provide direct representation of clients.[ 2018 c 21 § 1; 2005 c 105 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 2.53.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.53 - Civil Legal Aid.|2.53.025 - Statewide children's legal representation program.

RCW 2.53.025 Statewide children's legal representation program.(1) The statewide children's legal representation program is established within the office of civil legal aid. The children's legal representation program shall ensure the provision of standards-based representation informed by best practice models, rigorous data analysis, race and other equity considerations that cause or perpetuate racial and other disparities in the child welfare system, involvement of stakeholders, including youth and young adults impacted by the system.(2) The statewide children's legal representation program is responsible for implementation of RCW 13.34.212 and 2.53.045 except that it is the court's responsibility to appoint attorneys in dependency proceedings.[ 2021 c 210 § 5.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2021 c 210: See note following RCW 13.34.090.
WA Rev Code § 2.53.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.53 - Civil Legal Aid.|2.53.045 - Fund distribution for attorneys appointed in dependency proceedings.

RCW 2.53.045 Fund distribution for attorneys appointed in dependency proceedings.(1) Money appropriated by the legislature for legal services provided by an attorney appointed pursuant to RCW 13.34.212 must be administered by the office of civil legal aid established under RCW 2.53.020.(2) The statewide children's legal representation program shall enter into contracts with attorneys and agencies for the provision of legal services under RCW 2.53.025 to remain within appropriated amounts.(3) Prior to distributing state funds under subsection (2) of this section, the statewide children's legal representation program must verify that attorneys providing legal representation to children under RCW 13.34.212 meet the standards of practice, caseload limits, and training guidelines adopted by the children's representation work group established in section 9, chapter 210, Laws of 2021.[ 2021 c 210 § 7; 2018 c 21 § 3; 2014 c 108 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2021 c 210: See note following RCW 13.34.090.Finding—Construction—Effective date—2014 c 108: See notes following RCW 13.34.100.
WA Rev Code § 2.53.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.53 - Civil Legal Aid.|2.53.050 - Fund distribution for attorneys appointed for indigent tenants.

RCW 2.53.050 Fund distribution for attorneys appointed for indigent tenants.(1) Moneys appropriated by the legislature for legal services provided by an attorney appointed pursuant to RCW 59.18.640 must be administered by the office of civil legal aid established under RCW 2.53.020. The office of civil legal aid must enter into contracts with attorneys and agencies for the provision of legal services under RCW 59.18.640 to remain within appropriated amounts.(2) The legislature recognizes that the office of civil legal aid needs time to properly implement the right to attorney legal representation for indigent tenants under and consistent with RCW 59.18.640. Within 90 days after April 22, 2021, the office of civil legal aid must submit to the appropriate legislative committees a plan to fully implement the tenant representation program under and consistent with RCW 59.18.640 within 12 months of April 22, 2021.[ 2021 c 115 § 9.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Application—Effective date—2021 c 115: See notes following RCW 59.18.620.
WA Rev Code § 2.53.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.53 - Civil Legal Aid.|2.53.055 - Kinship care legal aid coordinator.

RCW 2.53.055 Kinship care legal aid coordinator.(1) Subject to amounts specifically appropriated for this purpose, the role of kinship care legal aid coordinator is hereby created at the office of civil legal aid. The office may contract with a separate nonprofit legal aid organization to satisfy the requirements of this section.(2)(a) The kinship care legal aid coordinator shall consult with the following entities:(i) The kinship care oversight committee as provided for in RCW 74.13.621;(ii) The Washington state supreme court access to justice board's pro bono council;(iii) The Washington state bar association moderate means program;(iv) The department of social and health services, aging and long-term support administration; and(v) The office of public defense.(b) The kinship care legal aid coordinator shall work with entities stated in (a) of this subsection to identify and facilitate the development of local and regional kinship care legal aid initiatives, and further efforts to implement relevant recommendations from the kinship care oversight committee as provided for in RCW 74.13.621.(3) The kinship care legal aid coordinator shall maintain the following duties:(a) Develop, expand, and deliver training materials designed to help pro bono and low bono attorneys provide legal advice and assistance to kinship caregivers on matters that relate to their ability to meet physical, mental, social, educational, and other needs of children and youth in their care;(b) Produce a biennial report outlining activities undertaken by the coordinator; legal aid resources developed at the statewide, regional, and local levels; and other information regarding development and expansion of legal aid services to kinship caregivers in Washington state. Reports are due to the department of children, youth, and families, department of social and health services, and relevant standing committees of the legislature by December 1st of each even-numbered year.[ 2019 c 465 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 465: "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 June 30, 2019." [ 2019 c 465 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 2.53.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.53 - Civil Legal Aid.|2.53.900 - Effective date—2005 c 105.

RCW 2.53.900 Effective date—2005 c 105.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 July 1, 2005.[ 2005 c 105 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 2.56.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.56 - Administrator for the Courts.|2.56.010 - Office created—Appointment of administrator.

RCW 2.56.010 Office created—Appointment of administrator.There shall be a state office to be known as the administrative office of the courts. The executive officer of the administrative office of the courts is the administrator for the courts, who shall be appointed by and hold office at the pleasure of the supreme court of this state. The administrator's salary shall be fixed by the supreme court.[ 2005 c 282 § 5; 1984 c 20 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 255 § 7; 1974 ex.s. c 156 § 1; 1969 c 93 § 1; 1957 c 259 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 255: See note following RCW 43.03.010.
WA Rev Code § 2.56.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.56 - Administrator for the Courts.|2.56.020 - Appointment, compensation of assistants—Administrator, assistants not to practice law.

RCW 2.56.020 Appointment, compensation of assistants—Administrator, assistants not to practice law.(1) The administrator for the courts, with the approval of the chief justice of the supreme court of this state, shall appoint and fix the compensation of such assistants as are necessary to enable performance of the power and duties vested in the administrative office of the courts.(2) Neither the administrator nor any assistant shall engage in the private practice of law except as otherwise provided for in this section.(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, nothing in this section prohibits the administrator or any assistant from:(a) Performing legal services for himself or herself or his or her immediate family; or(b) Performing legal services of a charitable nature.(4) The legal services identified in subsection (3) of this section may not be performed if they would interfere with the duties of the administrator or any assistant and no services that are performed shall be deemed within the scope of employment.[ 2005 c 282 § 6; 1957 c 259 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 2.56.032 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.56 - Administrator for the Courts.|2.56.032 - Youth-level secure detention data—Uniform data standards—Annual reports.

RCW 2.56.032 Youth-level secure detention data—Uniform data standards—Annual reports.(1)(a) To accurately track the extent to which courts order youth into a secure detention facility in Washington state for the violation of a court order related to a truancy, at-risk youth, or a child in need of services petition, all juvenile courts shall transmit youth-level secure detention data to the administrative office of the courts.(b) Data may either be entered into the statewide management information system for juvenile courts or securely transmitted to the administrative office of the courts at least monthly. Juvenile courts shall provide, at a minimum, the name and date of birth for the youth, the court case number assigned to the petition, the reasons for admission to the juvenile detention facility, the date of admission, the date of exit, and the time the youth spent in secure confinement.(c) Courts are also encouraged to report individual-level data reflecting whether a detention alternative, such as electronic monitoring, was used, and the time spent in detention alternatives.(d) The administrative office of the courts and the juvenile court administrators must work to develop uniform data standards for detention.(2) The administrative office of the courts shall deliver an annual statewide report to the legislature that details the number of Washington youth who are placed into detention facilities during the preceding calendar year. The first report shall be delivered by March 1, 2017, and shall detail the most serious reason for detention and youth gender, race, and ethnicity. The report must have a specific emphasis on youth who are detained for reasons relating to a truancy, at-risk youth, or a child in need of services petition. The report must:(a) Consider the written findings described in RCW 7.21.030(2)(e)(ii)(B), and provide an analysis of the rationale and evidence used and the less restrictive options considered;(b) Monitor the utilization of alternatives to detention;(c) Track trends in the use of at-risk youth petitions;(d) Track trends in the use of secure residential programs with intensive wraparound services; and(e) Track the race and gender of youth with at-risk petitions.[ 2019 c 312 § 17; 2016 c 205 § 19.]NOTES:Effective date—Findings—Intent—2019 c 312: See notes following RCW 7.21.080.
WA Rev Code § 2.56.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.56 - Administrator for the Courts.|2.56.040 - Distribution of work of courts by chief justice.

RCW 2.56.040 Distribution of work of courts by chief justice.The chief justice shall consider all recommendations of the administrator for the assignment of judges, and, in the discretion of the chief justice, direct any judge whose calendar, in the judgment of the chief justice, will permit, to hold court in any county or district where need therefor exists, to the end that the courts of this state shall function with maximum efficiency, and that the work of other courts shall be equitably distributed. It shall be the duty of every judge to obey such direction of the chief justice unless excused by the chief justice for sufficient cause.[ 2005 c 182 § 1; 1957 c 259 § 4.]NOTES:Visiting judge: RCW 2.08.140 through 2.08.170, 2.08.200.
WA Rev Code § 2.56.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.56 - Administrator for the Courts.|2.56.050 - Judges, clerks, other officers, to comply with requests of administrator.

RCW 2.56.050 Judges, clerks, other officers, to comply with requests of administrator.The judges and clerks of the courts and all other officers, state and local, shall comply with all requests made by the administrator, after approval by the chief justice, for information and statistical data bearing on the state of the dockets of such courts and such other information as may reflect the business transacted by them and the expenditure of public moneys for the maintenance and operation of the judicial system.[ 1957 c 259 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 2.56.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.56 - Administrator for the Courts.|2.56.060 - Annual conference of judges—Judge's expenses.

RCW 2.56.060 Annual conference of judges—Judge's expenses.The supreme court of this state may provide by rule or special order for the holding in this state of an annual conference of the judges of the courts of record of this state, judges of the courts of limited jurisdiction, and invited members of the bar, for the consideration of matters relating to judicial business, the improvement of the judicial system and the administration of justice. Each judge attending such annual judicial conference shall be entitled to be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 as now existing or hereafter amended, to be paid from state appropriations made for the purposes of this chapter.[ 1981 c 331 § 15; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 6; 1957 c 259 § 6.]NOTES:Court Congestion Reduction Act of 1981—Purpose—Severability—1981 c 331: See notes following RCW 2.32.070.Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
WA Rev Code § 2.56.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.56 - Administrator for the Courts.|2.56.070 - Holding court in another county—Reimbursement for expenses.

RCW 2.56.070 Holding court in another county—Reimbursement for expenses.For attendance while holding court in another county or district pursuant to the direction of the chief justice, a judge shall be entitled to receive from the county to which he or she is sent reimbursement for subsistence, lodging, and travel expenses in accordance with the rates applicable to state officers under RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 as now or hereafter amended.[ 2011 c 336 § 71; 1981 c 186 § 4; 1957 c 259 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 2.56.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.56 - Administrator for the Courts.|2.56.080 - Chapter applies to supreme and superior courts, court of appeals, and courts of limited jurisdiction.

RCW 2.56.080 Chapter applies to supreme and superior courts, court of appeals, and courts of limited jurisdiction.This chapter shall apply to the following courts: The supreme court, the court of appeals, the superior courts; and, when and to the extent so ordered by the supreme court, to the courts of limited jurisdiction of this state, including district courts.[ 1987 c 202 § 108; 1971 c 81 § 14; 1957 c 259 § 8.]NOTES:Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
WA Rev Code § 2.56.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.56 - Administrator for the Courts.|2.56.090 - Disbursement of appropriated funds.

RCW 2.56.090 Disbursement of appropriated funds.Any moneys appropriated for the purposes of this chapter shall be disbursed, upon order of the chief justice, on warrants drawn by the state auditor on the general fund.[ 1957 c 259 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 2.56.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.56 - Administrator for the Courts.|2.56.110 - Driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug—Enhanced enforcement of related laws—Assignment of visiting district judges—Powers, expenses.

RCW 2.56.110 Driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug—Enhanced enforcement of related laws—Assignment of visiting district judges—Powers, expenses.The administrator for the courts may assign one or more district judges from other judicial districts to serve as visiting district judges in a judicial district which the administrator determines is experiencing an increase in case filings as the result of enhanced enforcement of laws related to driving, or being in physical control of, a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug. The prosecuting, city, or town attorney of the county, city, or town in which a judicial district lies, or the presiding judge of the judicial district, may request the administrator for the courts to designate the district as an enhanced enforcement district and to make assignments under this section. An assignment shall be for a specified period of time not to exceed thirty days. A visiting district judge has the same powers as a district judge of the district to which he or she is assigned. A visiting district judge shall be reimbursed for expenses under RCW 2.56.070.[ 1991 c 290 § 1; 1987 c 202 § 109; 1983 c 165 § 31.]NOTES:Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.Legislative finding, intent—Effective dates—Severability—1983 c 165: See notes following RCW 46.20.308.Venue, criminal actions: RCW 3.66.070.
WA Rev Code § 2.56.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 2 - Courts of Record|Chapter 2.56 - Administrator for the Courts.|2.56.120 - Judicial impact notes—Establishment of procedure—Legislator may request—Copies to be filed.

RCW 2.56.120 Judicial impact notes—Establishment of procedure—Legislator may request—Copies to be filed.(1) The administrative office of the courts, in cooperation with appropriate legislative committees and legislative staff, shall establish a procedure for the provision of judicial impact notes on the effect legislative bills will have on the workload and administration of the courts of this state. The administrative office of the courts and the office of financial management shall coordinate the development of judicial impact notes with the preparation of fiscal notes under chapters 43.88A and 43.132 RCW.(2) The administrative office of the courts shall provide a judicial impact note on any legislative proposal at the request of any legislator. The note shall be provided to the requesting legislator and copies filed with the appropriate legislative committees in accordance with subsection (3) of this section when the proposed legislation is introduced in either house.(3) When a judicial impact note is prepared and approved by the administrative office of the courts, copies of the note shall be filed with:(a) The chairperson of the committee to which the bill was referred upon introduction in the house of origin;(b) The senate committee on ways and means;(c) The house of representatives committee on ways and means;(d) The senate judiciary committee;(e) The house of representatives judiciary committee; and(f) The office of financial management.(4) This section shall not prevent either house of the legislature from acting on any bill before it as otherwise provided by the state Constitution, by law, and by the rules and joint rules of the senate and house of representatives, nor shall the lack of any judicial impact note as provided in this section or any error in the accuracy thereof affect the validity of any measure otherwise duly passed by the legislature.[ 2005 c 282 § 8; 1986 c 158 § 1; 1984 c 258 § 604.]NOTES:Court Improvement Act of 1984—Effective dates—Severability—Short title—1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.