Opinion ID: 2632744
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Standing Claim

Text: As a preliminary matter, we address the State's argument that Harner and Keithley lack standing to allege a violation of their constitutional rights to equal protection and due process. Particularly, the State argues that Harner and Keithley do not have standing because it is uncertain that either defendant would have been eligible for drug court had one been available in the counties where they were charged. The State did not raise this issue during the trial court proceedings nor did it file an answer or a cross-petition for review raising the issue to this court. See RAP 13.4(d), 13.7(b); State v. Cardenas, 146 Wash.2d 400, 405, 47 P.3d 127, 57 P.3d 1156 (2002). Rather, the State raised this argument for the first time at oral argument before this court. The issue of standing is waived if not presented to the trial court and is, therefore, not reviewable on appeal. Cardenas, 146 Wash.2d at 405, 47 P.3d 127. Because the State failed to raise the issue of Petitioners' standing at trial, the issue is waived and will not be reviewed by this court.