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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 2 - Courts of Record › Chapter 2.72 - Office of Public Guardianship and Conservatorship. › 2.72.010 - Definitions.

RCW 2.72.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Agent" means a person granted authority to act for a principal under a power of attorney.
(2) "Contract service provider" means a public guardian or public conservator providing services under contract with the office of public guardianship and conservatorship. Any public guardian or public conservator providing such services must be certified by the certified professional guardian [guardianship] board established by the supreme court.
(3) "Decision-making assistance" means support for an individual with diminished decision-making ability in making decisions affecting health or safety or to manage financial affairs. Assistance includes, without limitation, acting as a representative payee, an agent, a trustee, a public guardian, or a public conservator.
(4) "Estate administration" means services provided for a fee to the estate of an individual who died at age eighteen or older, in circumstances where a contract service provider is granted letters under RCW 11.28.120(7).
(5) "Long-term care services" means services provided through the department of social and health services either in a hospital or skilled nursing facility, or in another setting under a home and community-based waiver authorized under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1396n.
(6) "Office" means the office of public guardianship and conservatorship.
(7) "Public conservator" means an individual or entity appointed by a court to make decisions with respect to property or financial affairs of an individual subject to conservatorship, and who provides these services under contract with the office of public guardianship and conservatorship.
(8) "Public guardian" means an individual or entity appointed by the court to make decisions with respect to the personal affairs of an individual, and who provides these services under contract with the office of public guardianship and conservatorship.
(9) "Representative payee" means the designated agent for a recipient of government benefits whom a government agency has determined to be incapable of managing his or her benefits.
(10) "Trustee" means a person or organization named in a trust agreement to handle trust property for the benefit of one or more beneficiaries in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
[ 2020 c 312 § 402. Prior: 2019 c 215 § 2; 2007 c 364 § 2.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).
Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 2 - Courts of Record › Chapter 2.72 - Office of Public Guardianship and Conservatorship. › 2.72.020 - Office of public guardianship and conservatorship created—Appointment of public guardianship and conservatorship administrator.

RCW 2.72.020
Office of public guardianship and conservatorship created—Appointment of public guardianship and conservatorship administrator.
(1) There is created an office of public guardianship and conservatorship within the administrative office of the courts.
(2) The supreme court shall appoint a public guardianship and conservatorship administrator to establish and administer a public guardianship, public conservatorship, decision-making assistance, and estate administration program in the office of public guardianship and conservatorship. The public guardianship and conservatorship administrator serves at the pleasure of the supreme court.
[ 2020 c 312 § 403; 2019 c 215 § 3; 2007 c 364 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 2 - Courts of Record › Chapter 2.72 - Office of Public Guardianship and Conservatorship. › 2.72.040 - Waiver of court costs.

RCW 2.72.040
Waiver of court costs.
The courts shall waive court costs and filing fees in any proceeding in which an incapacitated person is receiving *public guardianship services funded under this chapter.
[ 2007 c 364 § 6.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 2.72.010 was amended by 2020 c 312 § 402, deleting the definition of "public guardianship services," effective January 1, 2022.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 2 - Courts of Record › Chapter 2.72 - Office of Public Guardianship and Conservatorship. › 2.72.050 - Administrator may develop rules.

RCW 2.72.050
Administrator may develop rules.
The public guardianship administrator may develop rules to implement this chapter. The administrator shall request and consider recommendations from the *advisory committee in the development of rules.
[ 2007 c 364 § 7.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: Section 5, chapter 364, Laws of 2007, which provided for the advisory committee, was vetoed by the governor.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 2 - Courts of Record › Chapter 2.72 - Office of Public Guardianship and Conservatorship. › 2.72.055 - Decision-making authority training—Legal community and persons working in long-term care facilities.

RCW 2.72.055
Decision-making authority training—Legal community and persons working in long-term care facilities.
The *office of public guardianship, in partnership with the office of the state long-term care ombuds, must develop and offer training targeted to the legal community and persons working in long-term care facilities regarding the different kinds of decision-making authority, including guardianship, authority granted under power of attorney, and surrogate health care decision-making authority. The training must include, at a minimum, information regarding: The roles, duties, and responsibilities of different kinds of decision makers; the scope of authority and limitations on authority with respect to different kinds of decision makers; and any relevant remedial measures provided in law for activity that exceeds the scope of decision-making authority.
[ 2017 c 268 § 4.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The "office of public guardianship" was renamed the "office of public guardianship and conservatorship" by 2020 c 312 § 403, effective January 1, 2022.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 2 - Courts of Record › Chapter 2.76 - Interbranch Advisory Committee. › 2.76.010 - Creation—Membership.

RCW 2.76.010
Creation—Membership. (Expires January 1, 2026.)
There is created an interbranch advisory committee consisting of the following members:
(1) Two legislative members, one from each of the two largest caucuses of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. One member shall be a member of a committee having jurisdiction over general civil or criminal law matters and the other member shall be a member of a committee having jurisdiction over the state operating budget;
(2) Two legislative members, one from each of the two largest caucuses of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate. One member shall be a member of a committee having jurisdiction over general civil or criminal law matters and the other member shall be a member of a committee having jurisdiction over the state operating budget;
(3) One person representing the governor's office, appointed by the governor;
(4) One person representing the attorney general's office, appointed by the attorney general;
(5) One person representing cities, appointed by the association of Washington cities;
(6) One person who is an elected county councilmember representing counties, appointed by the Washington state association of counties;
(7) One person representing court clerks, appointed by the Washington state association of county clerks;
(8) Eight members from the judicial branch, appointed by the chief justice in consultation with the board of judicial administration, supreme court, court of appeals, superior court judges association, association of Washington superior court administrators, Washington association of juvenile court administrators, district and municipal court judges association, district and municipal court management association, administrative office of the courts, and access to justice board; and
(9) One person representing the office of public defense and one person representing the office of civil legal aid, who shall serve as nonvoting members. Nonvoting members must be consulted by the interbranch advisory committee as needed.
[ 2022 c 284 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 2 - Courts of Record › Chapter 2.76 - Interbranch Advisory Committee. › 2.76.020 - Purposes.

RCW 2.76.020
Purposes. (Expires January 1, 2026.)
The purpose of the interbranch advisory committee is to foster cooperation, communication, coordination, collaboration, and planning regarding issues of mutual concern among the three branches of state government. An additional purpose of the committee is to suggest ways to provide access to justice and to court services in a just and equitable manner.
[ 2022 c 284 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 2 - Courts of Record › Chapter 2.76 - Interbranch Advisory Committee. › 2.76.800 - Recommendations to legislature.

RCW 2.76.800
Recommendations to legislature. (Expires January 1, 2026.)
The interbranch advisory committee shall submit a recommendation to the legislative committees having jurisdiction over general civil or criminal law matters and having jurisdiction over the state operating budget by November 1, 2024, on whether the committee should be legislatively renewed or changed in any way.
[ 2022 c 284 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › RCW Dispositions › 3.04 JUSTICES OF THE PEACE

Sections
3.04.010 Election of justices of the peace.
[1955 c 11 § 1. Prior: 1888 p 120 § 1; 1854 p 222 § 1; RRS § 7544.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 80, effective July 1, 1984.
3.04.030 Qualifications, terms of office, powers — Disqualification.
[1955 c 11 § 2; 1888 p 120 § 4; RRS § 7546.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 80, effective July 1, 1984.
3.04.040 Eligibility.
[1955 c 11 § 3; Code 1881 § 1691; 1854 p 223 § 3; RRS § 7547.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 80, effective July 1, 1984.
3.04.050 Certificate of election — Oath.
[1955 c 11 § 4; Code 1881 § 1692; 1854 p 223 § 4; RRS § 7548.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 80, effective July 1, 1984.
3.04.060 Official bond.
[1955 c 11 § 5; Code 1881 § 1693; 1854 p 223 § 5; RRS § 7549.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 80, effective July 1, 1984.
3.04.070 Action upon bond.
[1955 c 11 § 6; Code 1881 § 1694; 1854 p 223 § 6; RRS § 7550.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 80, effective July 1, 1984.
3.04.080 Term of office.
[1955 c 11 § 7; Code 1881 § 1695; 1854 p 224 § 7; RRS § 7551.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 80, effective July 1, 1984.
3.04.090 Location of office — Process.
[1951 c 156 § 14; Code 1881 § 1707; 1873 p 333 § 14; 1854 p 226 § 20; RRS § 48.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 80, effective July 1, 1984.
3.04.100 Effect of division of precinct.
[Code 1881 § 1703; 1854 p 224 § 10; RRS § 7552.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 80, effective July 1, 1984.
3.04.110 Docket — Contents.
[1955 c 11 § 8; Code 1881 § 1724; 1873 p 339 § 31; 1854 p 227 § 25; RRS § 1770.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 80, effective July 1, 1984.
3.04.120 Separate docket for small claims department.
[1919 c 187 § 12; RRS § 1777-12.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 80, effective July 1, 1984.
3.04.130 Vacancy — Delivery of records — Completion of business.
[1951 c 156 § 15; Code 1881 § 1704; 1854 p 224 § 11; RRS § 7553.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 80, effective July 1, 1984.
3.04.140 Penalty for default.
[Code 1881 § 1705; 1854 p 224 § 12; RRS § 7554.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 80, effective July 1, 1984.
3.04.150 Not to office with attorney — Exception.
[Code 1881 § 1708; 1873 p 333 § 15; 1854 p 226 § 21; RRS § 49.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 80, effective July 1, 1984.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › RCW Dispositions › 3.08 CONSTABLES

Sections
3.08.010 Election of constables.
[1953 c 237 § 1; Code 1881 § 2796; 1854 p 225 § 13; RRS § 7555.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 81, effective July 1, 1984.
3.08.020 Conduct of election.
[Code 1881 § 2798; 1854 p 225 § 15; RRS § 7557.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 81, effective July 1, 1984.
3.08.030 Oath.
[Code 1881 § 2799; 1854 p 225 § 16; RRS § 7558.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 81, effective July 1, 1984.
3.08.040 Bond.
[1955 c 11 § 9; Code 1881 § 2800; RRS § 7559.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 81, effective July 1, 1984.
3.08.050 Vacancies.
[Code 1881 § 2797; 1854 p 225 § 14; RRS § 7556.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 81, effective July 1, 1984.
3.08.060 Duties generally.
[1955 c 11 § 10. Prior: (i) 1854 p 225 § 18; Code 1881 § 2801; RRS § 7560. (ii) 1869 p 264 § 311; Code 1881 § 2801; RRS § 4173, part.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 81, effective July 1, 1984.
3.08.065 County commissioners may alter powers and duties.
[1953 c 237 § 3.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 81, effective July 1, 1984.
3.08.070 Limitation of jurisdiction in class A counties.
[1941 c 64 § 1; 1935 c 138 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 7560-1.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 81, effective July 1, 1984.
3.08.080 County commissioners may abolish office.
[1953 c 237 § 2.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 81, effective July 1, 1984.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › RCW Dispositions › 3.12 JUSTICES AND CONSTABLES IN CITIES

Sections
3.12.010 Number in cities of not more than five thousand.
[1955 c 11 § 11; 1888 p 120 § 3; RRS § 7562.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 82, effective July 1, 1984.
3.12.021 Number in cities of five thousand or more.
[1957 c 203 § 1; 1955 c 11 § 12; 1951 c 156 § 1. Prior: (i) 1888 p 120 § 2; RRS § 7562. (ii) 1897 c 66 § 1; RRS § 7563. (iii) 1899 c 85 § 1; RRS § 7564. (iv) 1905 c 105 § 1; RRS § 7570. (v) 1913 c 41 § 1; 1915 c 110 § 1; RRS § 7565. (vi) 1913 c 41 § 2; RRS § 7566.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 82, effective July 1, 1984.
3.12.041 Election of justices — Cities of five thousand or more — Term of office.
[1951 c 156 § 6.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 82, effective July 1, 1984.
3.12.051 Increase in justices or constables — Vacancies.
[1951 c 156 § 7. Prior: 1913 c 41 § 2; RRS § 7566.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 82, effective July 1, 1984.
3.12.071 Justices must be attorneys in cities of five thousand or more.
[1957 c 203 § 2; 1951 c 156 § 2. Prior: 1913 c 41 § 2; RRS § 7566.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 82, effective July 1, 1984.
3.12.080 Exchange of service by justices in first-class city.
[1931 c 63 § 1; RRS § 7565-1.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 82, effective July 1, 1984.
3.12.090 Clerks.
[1943 c 21 § 1; 1917 c 102 § 1; 1891 c 7 § 8; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 7583.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 82, effective July 1, 1984.
3.12.100 Power of clerks.
[1909 c 145 § 4; RRS § 7576.]
Repealed by 1955 c 11 § 20.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › RCW Dispositions › 3.14 JUSTICE COURT DISTRICTS

Sections
3.14.010 Justice court district committee — Formation of districts.
[1953 c 206 § 1; 1951 c 156 § 8.]
Repealed by 1955 c 7 § 1.
3.14.020 Election of district justice — Term of office.
[1951 c 156 § 10.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 82, effective July 1, 1984.
3.14.030 Qualification of district justice — Certificate.
[1951 c 156 § 11.]
Repealed by 1955 c 7 § 1.
3.14.040 Salary of district justice — Other activities.
[1953 c 206 § 6; 1951 c 156 § 12.]
Repealed by 1955 c 7 § 1.
3.14.050 County to furnish office and clerical help.
[1951 c 156 § 9.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 82, effective July 1, 1984. Later enactment, see RCW 3.58.050.
3.14.060 Transfer of pending cases to district justice.
[1951 c 156 § 13.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 82, effective July 1, 1984.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › RCW Dispositions › 3.20 VENUE

Sections
3.20.010 General powers of justice of the peace.
[1941 c 89 § 1; Code 1881 § 1709; 1854 p 226 § 22; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 43.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 84, effective July 1, 1984.
3.20.020 Civil jurisdiction.
[1981 c 331 § 6; 1979 c 102 § 2; 1965 c 96 § 1; 1955 c 11 § 19; 1891 c 73 § 1; 1883 p 44 § 1; Code 1881 § 1710; 1877 p 199 § 1; 1873 p 333 § 17; 1854 p 226 § 23; RRS § 44.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 84, effective July 1, 1984.
3.20.030 Restrictions on civil jurisdiction.
[Code 1881 § 1711; 1873 p 334 § 18; 1854 p 227 § 24; RRS § 45.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 84, effective July 1, 1984.
3.20.040 Criminal jurisdiction.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 175; 1909 c 98 § 1; 1901 c 35 § 1; Code 1881 § 1886; 1875 p 51 § 1; 1873 p 181 § 184; 1860 p 279 § 171; RRS § 46.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 84, effective July 1, 1984.
3.20.050 Territorial jurisdiction — General.
[1941 c 89 § 2; Code 1881 § 1702; 1854 p 224 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 47.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 84, effective July 1, 1984.
3.20.060 Jurisdictional venue in civil actions.
[1953 c 206 § 2; 1941 c 89 § 3; 1929 c 75 § 1; 1925 ex.s. c 53 § 1; 1901 c 65 § 1; 1899 c 40 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 1756.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 84, effective July 1, 1984.
3.20.070 Dismissal if brought in improper forum — Attorney's fee.
[1929 c 75 § 2; 1927 c 264 § 1; RRS § 1756-1.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 84, effective July 1, 1984.
3.20.080 Fees paid justice without jurisdiction — Disposition.
[1929 c 75 § 3; RRS § 1756-2.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 84, effective July 1, 1984.
3.20.090 Territorial jurisdiction — Civil.
[1941 c 89 § 4; 1929 c 75 § 4; 1901 c 65 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 1757.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 84, effective July 1, 1984.
3.20.110 Change of venue — General.
[Code 1881 § 1881; 1863 p 369 § 162; 1860 p 252 § 68; RRS § 1775.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 84, effective July 1, 1984.
3.20.115 Removal of certain civil actions to superior court.
Cross-reference section, decodified July, 1984.
3.20.120 Restriction on criminal jurisdiction in certain counties.
[1935 c 135 § 1; 1933 ex.s. c 4 § 1; RRS § 1925-1.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 84, effective July 1, 1984.
3.20.130 Venue, criminal actions — Justice of peace districts.
[1951 c 156 § 16.]
Repealed by 1953 c 206 § 3.
3.20.131 Venue in criminal actions.
[1953 c 206 § 4.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 84, effective July 1, 1984.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › RCW Dispositions › 3.24 NIGHT COURTS

Sections
3.24.010 Night courts established.
[1923 c 14 § 1; RRS § 7576-1.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 85, effective July 1, 1984. See RCW 35.20.020.
3.24.020 Appointment of judge — Vacancy.
[1927 c 201 § 1; 1923 c 14 § 2; RRS § 7576-2.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 85, effective July 1, 1984.
3.24.030 Term of office.
[1923 c 14 § 4; RRS § 7576-4.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 85, effective July 1, 1984.
3.24.040 Salaries — Judges — Court clerk.
[1923 c 14 § 5; RRS § 7576-5.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 85, effective July 1, 1984.
3.24.050 Payment of salary.
[1923 c 14 § 6; RRS § 7576-6.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 85, effective July 1, 1984.
3.24.060 Powers, duties and jurisdiction.
[1923 c 14 § 3; RRS § 7576-3.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 85, effective July 1, 1984.
3.24.070 Transfer of cases to night court.
[1923 c 14 § 7; RRS § 7576-7.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 85, effective July 1, 1984.
3.24.080 Trial fee.
[1923 c 14 § 8; RRS § 7576-8.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 85, effective July 1, 1984.
3.24.090 Sessions.
[1923 c 14 § 9; RRS § 7576-9.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 85, effective July 1, 1984.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › RCW Dispositions › 3.28 CONTEMPT

Sections
3.28.010 When justice may punish for contempt.
[Code 1881 § 1842; 1873 c 171 § 665; 1854 p 248 § 145; RRS § 1891.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 86, effective July 1, 1984.
3.28.020 Warrant — Hearing.
[Code 1881 § 1844; 1873 p 173 § 668; 1854 p 249 § 147; RRS § 1893.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 86, effective July 1, 1984.
3.28.030 Summary arraignment if offender present.
[Code 1881 § 1845; 1873 p 172 § 667; 1854 p 249 § 148; RRS § 1894.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 86, effective July 1, 1984.
3.28.040 Form of warrant.
[Code 1881 § 1846; 1854 p 249 § 149; RRS § 1895.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 86, effective July 1, 1984.
3.28.050 Form of judgment.
[Code 1881 § 1847; 1854 p 249 § 150; RRS § 1896.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 86, effective July 1, 1984.
3.28.060 Punishment.
[Code 1881 § 1843; 1873 p 172 § 166; 1854 p 249 § 146; RRS § 1892.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 86, effective July 1, 1984.
3.28.070 Warrant of commitment.
[1969 ex.s. c 199 § 8; Code 1881 § 1848; 1854 p 250 § 151; RRS § 1897.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 86, effective July 1, 1984.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › RCW Dispositions › 3.34 DISTRICT JUDGES

Sections
3.34.030 Reallocation of number of district judges.
[1987 c 202 § 113; 1984 c 258 § 9; 1969 ex.s. c 66 § 2; 1961 c 299 § 12.]
Repealed by 1992 c 31 § 1.
3.34.065 Justices and district court judges in second-class or larger counties — Required to be lawyers.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 14 § 3.]
Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 197 § 1.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › RCW Dispositions › 3.42 DISTRICT COURT COMMISSIONERS

Sections
3.42.030 Transfer of cases to district judge.
[2000 c 164 § 1; 1984 c 258 § 32; 1961 c 299 § 33.]
Repealed by 2008 c 227 § 12, effective July 1, 2008.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › RCW Dispositions › 3.46 MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS

Sections
3.46.010 Municipal department authorized.
[1984 c 258 § 72; 1961 c 299 § 35.]
Repealed by 2008 c 227 § 12, effective July 1, 2008.
3.46.020 Judges.
[1987 c 3 § 1; 1984 c 258 § 73; 1961 c 299 § 36.]
Repealed by 2008 c 227 § 12, effective July 1, 2008.
3.46.030 Jurisdiction.
[2005 c 282 § 13; 2000 c 111 § 5; 1985 c 303 § 13; 1961 c 299 § 37.]
Repealed by 2008 c 227 § 12, effective July 1, 2008.
3.46.040 Petition.
[1984 c 258 § 74; 1961 c 299 § 38.]
Repealed by 2008 c 227 § 12, effective July 1, 2008.
3.46.050 Selection of full time judges.
[1975 c 33 § 2; 1961 c 299 § 39.]
Repealed by 2008 c 227 § 12, effective July 1, 2008.
3.46.060 Selection of part time judges.
[1984 c 258 § 75; 1961 c 299 § 40.]
Repealed by 2008 c 227 § 12, effective July 1, 2008.
3.46.063 Judicial positions — Filling — Circumstances permitted.
[1993 c 317 § 3.]
Repealed by 2008 c 227 § 12, effective July 1, 2008.
3.46.067 Judges — Residency requirement.
[1993 c 317 § 5.]
Repealed by 2008 c 227 § 12, effective July 1, 2008.
3.46.070 Election.
[1984 c 258 § 76; 1961 c 299 § 41.]
Repealed by 2008 c 227 § 12, effective July 1, 2008.
3.46.080 Term and removal.
[1984 c 258 § 77; 1961 c 299 § 42.]
Repealed by 2008 c 227 § 12, effective July 1, 2008.
3.46.090 Salary — City cost.
[1984 c 258 § 78; 1969 ex.s. c 66 § 5; 1961 c 299 § 43.]
Repealed by 2008 c 227 § 12, effective July 1, 2008.
3.46.100 Vacancy.
[1984 c 258 § 79; 1961 c 299 § 44.]
Repealed by 2008 c 227 § 12, effective July 1, 2008.
3.46.110 Night sessions.
[1961 c 299 § 45.]
Repealed by 2008 c 227 § 12, effective July 1, 2008.
3.46.120 Revenue — Disposition — Interest.
[2004 c 15 § 7; 1995 c 291 § 2; 1988 c 169 § 1; 1985 c 389 § 3; 1984 c 258 § 303; 1975 1st ex.s. c 241 § 4; 1961 c 299 § 46.]
Repealed by 2008 c 227 § 12, effective July 1, 2008.
3.46.130 Facilities.
[1961 c 299 § 47.]
Repealed by 2008 c 227 § 12, effective July 1, 2008.
3.46.140 Personnel.
[1961 c 299 § 48.]
Repealed by 2008 c 227 § 12, effective July 1, 2008.
3.46.145 Court commissioners.
[1969 ex.s. c 66 § 6.]
Repealed by 2008 c 227 § 12, effective July 1, 2008.
3.46.150 Termination of municipal department — Transfer agreement — Notice.
[2005 c 433 § 33; 2001 c 68 § 2; 1984 c 258 § 210; 1961 c 299 § 49.]
Repealed by 2008 c 227 § 12, effective July 1, 2008.
3.46.155 Termination of municipal department — Waiting period for establishing another.
[1993 c 317 § 1.]
Repealed by 2001 c 68 § 5.
3.46.160 City trial court improvement account — Contributions to account by city — Use of funds.
[2005 c 457 § 2.]
Repealed by 2008 c 227 § 12, effective July 1, 2008.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › RCW Dispositions › 3.62 INCOME OF COURT

Sections
3.62.015 Distribution of income percentages — Establishment — Use — Annual review.
[1980 c 78 § 129; 1974 ex.s. c 130 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 199 § 1.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 339, effective July 1, 1985.
3.62.030 Disposition of fees.
[1961 c 299 § 107.]
Repealed by 1969 ex.s. c 199 § 64.
3.62.055 Quarterly calculation for transfers to state funds.
[1969 ex.s. c 199 § 4.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 339, effective July 1, 1985.
3.62.080 Cost of five dollars in addition to fines and forfeitures to be collected and allocated for judicial information system.
[1981 c 330 § 2.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 339, effective July 1, 1985.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › RCW Dispositions › 3.74 MISCELLANEOUS

Sections
3.74.910 Saving — 1961 c 299.
[1961 c 299 § 128.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 86, effective July 1, 1984.
3.74.920 Effect of act on existing courts, judges, etc.
[1961 c 299 § 129.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 86, effective July 1, 1984.
3.74.930 Severability-1961 c 299.
[1961 c 299 § 132.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
3.74.931 Severability-1965 ex.s. c 110.
[1965 ex.s. c 110 § 8.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
3.74.932 Severability-1967 c 241.
[1967 c 241 § 11.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › Chapter 3.02 - Courts of Limited Jurisdiction. › 3.02.010 - Court of limited jurisdiction defined.

RCW 3.02.010
Court of limited jurisdiction defined.
For purposes of this chapter, a court of limited jurisdiction is any court organized under Titles 3, 35, or 35A RCW.
[ 1980 c 162 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective dates, savings—1980 c 162: "Sections 1 through 4 of this 1980 act shall take effect on January 1, 1981, and shall apply to civil or criminal actions commenced on or after January 1, 1981. Sections 8 and 9 of this 1980 act shall take effect on May 1, 1980." [ 1980 c 162 § 13.]
Severability—1980 c 162: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1980 c 162 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › Chapter 3.02 - Courts of Limited Jurisdiction. › 3.02.020 - Review of proceedings.

RCW 3.02.020
Review of proceedings.
Review of the proceedings in a court of limited jurisdiction shall be by the superior court, the procedure for which may be established by supreme court rule.
[ 1980 c 162 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective dates, savings—Severability—1980 c 162: See notes following RCW 3.02.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › Chapter 3.02 - Courts of Limited Jurisdiction. › 3.02.030 - Record of proceedings.

RCW 3.02.030
Record of proceedings.
The supreme court may, by court rule, establish a method of making a record of the proceedings of a court of limited jurisdiction for purposes of review.
[ 1980 c 162 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective dates, savings—Severability—1980 c 162: See notes following RCW 3.02.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › Chapter 3.02 - Courts of Limited Jurisdiction. › 3.02.040 - Electronic recording equipment.

RCW 3.02.040
Electronic recording equipment.
The administrator for the courts may be consulted for advice on the selection, installation, and operation of any electronic recording equipment in courts of limited jurisdiction.
[ 2016 c 74 § 3; 1980 c 162 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective dates, savings—Severability—1980 c 162: See notes following RCW 3.02.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › Chapter 3.02 - Courts of Limited Jurisdiction. › 3.02.045 - Use of collection agencies and attorneys to collect unpaid amounts—Interest to agency authorized—Credit or debit card use—Assessment of amounts paid for collection as court costs.

RCW 3.02.045
Use of collection agencies and attorneys to collect unpaid amounts—Interest to agency authorized—Credit or debit card use—Assessment of amounts paid for collection as court costs.
(1) Courts of limited jurisdiction may use collection agencies under chapter 19.16 RCW for purposes of collecting unpaid penalties on infractions, criminal fines, costs, assessments, civil judgments, or forfeitures that have been imposed by the courts. Courts of limited jurisdiction may enter into agreements with one or more attorneys or collection agencies for collection of outstanding penalties, fines, costs, assessments, and forfeitures. These agreements may specify the scope of work, remuneration for services, and other charges deemed appropriate. Such agreements may authorize collection agencies to retain all or any portion of the interest collected on these accounts.
(2) Courts of limited jurisdiction may use credit cards or debit cards for purposes of billing and collecting unpaid penalties, fines, costs, assessments, and forfeitures so imposed. Courts of limited jurisdiction may enter into agreements with one or more financial institutions for the purpose of the collection of penalties, fines, costs, assessments, and forfeitures. The agreements may specify conditions, remuneration for services, and other charges deemed appropriate.
(3) Servicing of delinquencies by collection agencies or by collecting attorneys in which the court retains control of its delinquencies shall not constitute assignment of debt.
(4) For purposes of this section, the term debt shall include penalties, fines, costs, assessments, or forfeitures imposed by the courts.
(5) The court may assess as court costs the moneys paid for remuneration for services or charges paid to collecting attorneys, to collection agencies, or, in the case of credit cards, to financial institutions.
[ 1995 c 291 § 1; 1995 c 38 § 1; 1994 c 301 § 1; 1987 c 266 § 1.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 1995 c 38 § 1 and by 1995 c 291 § 1, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section pursuant to RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Acts of municipal officers ratified and confirmed—1995 c 38: "Acts of municipal officers before July 23, 1995, that are consistent with its terms, including, but not limited to, acts consistent with chapter 301, Laws of 1994, are ratified and confirmed." [ 1995 c 38 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › Chapter 3.02 - Courts of Limited Jurisdiction. › 3.02.050 - Discovery rules in civil cases.

RCW 3.02.050
Discovery rules in civil cases.
By January 1, 1982, the supreme court shall adopt rules providing for discovery in civil cases in the courts of limited jurisdiction.
[ 1981 c 331 § 8.]
NOTES:
Court Congestion Reduction Act of 1981—Purpose—Severability—1981 c 331: See notes following RCW 2.32.070.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › Chapter 3.02 - Courts of Limited Jurisdiction. › 3.02.060 - Judge pro tempore appointments.

RCW 3.02.060
Judge pro tempore appointments.
A judge pro tempore may be authorized under RCW 3.50.090 or 35.20.200 whenever a judge of the municipal court serves on a judicial commission, board, or committee established by the legislature or the chief justice of the supreme court. The judge pro tempore shall be compensated as specified in RCW 3.50.090 or 35.20.200.
[ 2000 c 165 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › Chapter 3.02 - Courts of Limited Jurisdiction. › 3.02.070 - Applicability of courts open to all act.

RCW 3.02.070
Applicability of courts open to all act.
The provisions of RCW 2.28.300 through 2.28.330 apply to courts of limited jurisdiction.
[ 2020 c 37 § 7.]
NOTES:
Findings—Short title—2020 c 37: See notes following RCW 2.28.300.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › Chapter 3.20 - Venue. › 3.20.100 - Change of venue—Affidavit of prejudice.

RCW 3.20.100
Change of venue—Affidavit of prejudice.
If, previous to the commencement of any trial before a justice of the peace, the defendant, his or her attorney or agent, shall make and file with the justice an affidavit that the deponent believes that the defendant cannot have an impartial trial before such justice, it shall be the duty of the justice to forthwith transmit all papers and documents belonging to the case to the next nearest justice of the peace in the same county, who is not of kin to either party, sick, absent from the county, or interested in the result of the action, either as counsel or otherwise. The justice to whom such papers and documents are so transmitted shall proceed as if the suit had been instituted before him or her. Distance, as contemplated by this section, shall mean to be by the nearest traveled route. The costs of such change of venue shall abide the result of the suit. In precincts, and incorporated cities and towns where there are two or more justices of the peace, any one of them shall be considered the next nearest justice of the peace.
[ 2011 c 336 § 72; 1943 c 126 § 1; 1881 p 8 §§ 2, 3; Code 1881 § 1938; 1867 p 88 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 1774.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › Chapter 3.30 - District Courts. › 3.30.010 - Definitions.

RCW 3.30.010
Definitions.
As used in this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
"City" means an incorporated city or town.
"Department" means an administrative unit of a district court established for the orderly and efficient administration of business and may include, without being limited in scope thereby, a unit or units for determining traffic cases, violations of city ordinances, violations of state law, criminal cases, civil cases, or jury cases.
[ 2008 c 13 § 1; 1984 c 258 § 3; 1979 c 151 § 1; 1967 ex.s. c 42 § 1; 1961 c 299 § 1.]
NOTES:
Court Improvement Act of 1984—Effective dates—1984 c 258: "(1) Sections 1 through 210, 511, 601 through 808, and 901 of this act shall take effect on July 1, 1984.
(2) Sections 501 through 510 and 512 through 524 of this act shall take effect on January 1, 1985.
(3) Sections 301 through 405 of this act shall take effect on July 1, 1985." [ 1984 c 258 § 902.]
Court Improvement Act of 1984—Severability—1984 c 258: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1984 c 258 § 903.]
Short title—1984 c 258: "This act may be known and cited as the court improvement act of 1984." [ 1984 c 258 § 1.]
Savings—1967 ex.s. c 42: "All matters relating to functions transferred under the provisions of this 1967 amendatory act which at the time of transfer have not been completed may be undertaken and completed by the director of the planning and community affairs agency, who is authorized, empowered, and directed to promulgate any and all orders, rules and regulations necessary to accomplish this purpose." [ 1967 ex.s. c 42 § 4.] The planning and community affairs agency has been redesignated the department of community, trade, and economic development. See RCW 43.330.020. The department of community, trade, and economic development has been renamed the department of commerce by 2009 c 565.
Effective date—1967 ex.s. c 42: "This 1967 amendatory act shall take effect on July 1, 1967." [ 1967 ex.s. c 42 § 5.]
Population determinations, office of financial management: Chapter 43.62 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › Chapter 3.30 - District Courts. › 3.30.015 - Construction of "justices of the peace," "justice courts," "justice of the peace courts."

RCW 3.30.015
Construction of "justices of the peace," "justice courts," "justice of the peace courts."
All references to justices of the peace in other titles of the Revised Code of Washington shall be construed as meaning district judges. All references to justice courts or justice of the peace courts in other titles of the Revised Code of Washington shall be construed as meaning district courts.
[ 1984 c 258 § 90.]
NOTES:
Court Improvement Act of 1984—Effective dates—Severability—Short title—1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › Chapter 3.30 - District Courts. › 3.30.020 - Application of chapters 3.30 through 3.74 RCW.

RCW 3.30.020
Application of chapters 3.30 through 3.74 RCW.
The provisions of chapters 3.30 through 3.74 RCW shall apply to each county with a population of two hundred ten thousand or more: PROVIDED, That any city having a population of more than four hundred thousand may by resolution of its legislative body elect to continue to operate a municipal court pursuant to the provisions of chapter 35.20 RCW, as if chapters 3.30 through 3.74 RCW had never been enacted: PROVIDED FURTHER, That if a city elects to continue its municipal court pursuant to this section, the number of district judges allocated to the county in RCW 3.34.010 shall be reduced by two and the number of full time district judges allocated by RCW 3.34.020 to the district in which the city is situated shall also be reduced by two. The provisions of chapters 3.30 through 3.74 RCW may be made applicable to any county with a population of less than two hundred ten thousand upon a majority vote of its county legislative authority.
[ 1991 c 363 § 4; 1987 c 202 § 110; 1961 c 299 § 2.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Captions not law—1991 c 363: See notes following RCW 2.32.180.
Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
Municipal courts in cities of over four hundred thousand: Chapter 35.20 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › Chapter 3.30 - District Courts. › 3.30.030 - Nomenclature for judges and courts.

RCW 3.30.030
Nomenclature for judges and courts.
The judges of each district court district shall be the justices of the peace of the district elected or appointed as provided in chapters 3.30 through 3.74 RCW. Such courts shall alternately be referred to as district courts and the judges thereof as district judges.
[ 1984 c 258 § 4; 1971 c 73 § 1; 1961 c 299 § 3.]
NOTES:
Court Improvement Act of 1984—Effective dates—Severability—Short title—1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › Chapter 3.30 - District Courts. › 3.30.040 - Sessions.

RCW 3.30.040
Sessions.
The district courts shall be open except on nonjudicial days. Sessions of the court shall be held at such places as shall be provided by the district court districting plan. The court shall sit as often as business requires in each city of the district which provides suitable courtroom facilities, to hear causes in which such city is the plaintiff.
[ 1984 c 258 § 5; 1961 c 299 § 4.]
NOTES:
Court Improvement Act of 1984—Effective dates—Severability—Short title—1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › Chapter 3.30 - District Courts. › 3.30.050 - Departments.

RCW 3.30.050
Departments.
Each court may be organized in a manner consistent with the departments created by the districting plan.
[ 1984 c 258 § 6; 1971 c 73 § 2; 1961 c 299 § 5.]
NOTES:
Court Improvement Act of 1984—Effective dates—Severability—Short title—1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › Chapter 3.30 - District Courts. › 3.30.060 - Adjournments.

RCW 3.30.060
Adjournments.
Adjournments from day to day, or from time to time, are to be construed as recesses in the sessions, and shall not prevent the court from sitting at any time.
[ 1961 c 299 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › Chapter 3.30 - District Courts. › 3.30.070 - Records.

RCW 3.30.070
Records.
The clerk of each district court shall keep uniform records of each case filed and the proceedings had therein including an accounting for all funds received and disbursed. Financial reporting shall be in such form as may be prescribed by the state auditor. The form of other records may be prescribed by the supreme court.
[ 1995 c 301 § 30; 1971 c 73 § 3; 1961 c 299 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › Chapter 3.30 - District Courts. › 3.30.080 - Rules.

RCW 3.30.080
Rules.
The supreme court may adopt rules of procedure for district courts. A district court may adopt local rules of procedure which are not inconsistent with state law or with the rules adopted by the supreme court. The rules for a county with a single district and multiple facilities may include rules to provide where cases shall be filed and where cases shall be heard. If the rules of the supreme court authorized under this section are adopted, all procedural laws in conflict with the rules shall be of no effect.
[ 1989 c 227 § 5; 1984 c 258 § 7; 1961 c 299 § 8.]
NOTES:
Intent—1989 c 227: See note following RCW 3.38.070.
Court Improvement Act of 1984—Effective dates—Severability—Short title—1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › Chapter 3.30 - District Courts. › 3.30.090 - Violations bureau.

RCW 3.30.090
Violations bureau.
A violations bureau may be established by any city or district court having jurisdiction of traffic cases to assist in processing traffic cases. As designated by written order of the court having jurisdiction of traffic cases, specific offenses under city ordinance, county resolution, or state law may be processed by such bureau. Such bureau may be authorized to receive the posting of bail for such specified offenses, and, as authorized by the court order, to accept forfeiture of bail and payment of monetary penalties. The court order shall specify the amount of bail to be posted and shall also specify the circumstances or conditions which will require an appearance before the court. Such bureau, upon accepting the prescribed bail, shall issue a receipt to the alleged violator, which receipt shall bear a legend informing him or her of the legal consequences of bail forfeiture. The bureau shall transfer daily to the clerk of the proper department of the court all bail posted for offenses where forfeiture is not authorized by the court order, as well as copies of all receipts. All forfeitures or penalties paid to a violations bureau for violations of municipal ordinances shall be placed in the city general fund or such other fund as may be prescribed by ordinance. All forfeitures or penalties paid to a violations bureau for violations of state laws or county resolutions shall be remitted at least monthly to the county treasurer for deposit in the current expense fund. Employees of violations bureaus of a city shall be city employees under any applicable municipal civil service system.
[ 2011 c 336 § 73; 1979 ex.s. c 136 § 15; 1971 c 73 § 4; 1961 c 299 § 9.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following RCW 46.63.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 3 - District Courts—Courts of Limited Jurisdiction › Chapter 3.34 - District Judges. › 3.34.010 - District judges—Number for each county.

RCW 3.34.010
District judges—Number for each county.
The number of district judges to be elected in each county shall be: Adams, two; Asotin, one; Benton, five; Chelan, two; Clallam, two; Clark, six; Columbia, one; Cowlitz, three; Douglas, one; Ferry, one; Franklin, one; Garfield, one; Grant, three; Grays Harbor, two; Island, one; Jefferson, one; King, twenty-three in 2009, twenty-five in 2010, and twenty-six in 2011; Kitsap, four; Kittitas, two; Klickitat, two; Lewis, two; Lincoln, one; Mason, one; Okanogan, two; Pacific, two; Pend Oreille, one; Pierce, eleven; San Juan, one; Skagit, three; Skamania, one; Snohomish, nine; Spokane, eight; Stevens, one; Thurston, three; Wahkiakum, one; Walla Walla, two; Whatcom, two; Whitman, one; Yakima, four. This number may be increased only as provided in RCW 3.34.020.
[ 2023 c 5 § 1; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 1; 2011 c 43 § 1. Prior: 2009 c 86 § 1; 2009 c 26 § 1; 2008 c 63 § 1; 2005 c 91 § 1; 2003 c 97 § 1; 2002 c 138 § 1; 1998 c 64 § 1; 1995 c 168 § 1; 1994 c 111 § 1; 1991 c 354 § 1; 1989 c 227 § 6; 1987 c 202 § 111; 1975 1st ex.s. c 153 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 14 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 147 § 1; 1970 ex.s. c 23 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 66 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 110 § 5; 1961 c 299 § 10.]
NOTES:
District judge position for Skagit county—2015 3rd sp.s. c 25: "The additional judicial position created by section 1 of this act in Skagit county becomes effective only if the county, through its duly constituted legislative authority, documents its approval of the additional position and its agreement that it will pay out of county funds, without reimbursement from the state, the expenses of the additional judicial position as provided by statute." [ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 2.]
District judge position for Clark county—2005 c 91: See note following RCW 3.34.025.
Effective date—2003 c 97: "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 7, 2003]." [ 2003 c 97 § 6.]
Effective date—1995 c 168: "This is 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 shall take effect immediately [May 1, 1995]." [ 1995 c 168 § 2.]
Intent—1989 c 227: See note following RCW 3.38.070.
Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.