
>> Civil Law and Rules
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Review state laws and recommend legislative changes on subjects other than criminal, juvenile, family, mental illness, and state institutions.
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Monitor and report on proposed legislation on subjects other than criminal, juvenile, family, mental illness, and state institutions.
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Review and recommend proposed changes in Civil Rules.
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Monitor and report on proposed changes in Civil Rules.
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Review and recommend proposed changes in Evidence Rules.
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Monitor and report on proposed changes in Evidence Rules.
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Consider increased use of constitutional superior court rule making power.
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Maintain liaison with the WSBA Court Rules and Procedures Committee.
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Improve and work toward greater consistency in local rules and procedures, as appropriate.
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Improve liaison with the legislature and government departments.
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Meet and respond, where appropriate, to requests from legislators, members of the executive branch, and other government departments.
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Submit written report for the Spring and Fall Conferences.
Civil Law and Rules Committee is charged with:
Judge John R. Ruhl
Committee Chair:
Judge Mary Sue Wilson
Committee Members:
Judge Timothy Ashcraft
Judge Marshall L. Ferguson
Comm. Jacquelyn High-Edward
David A. Kurtz
Judge Annette Messitt
Judge John R. Ruhl
Judge Michael K. Ryan
Judge Michael R. Scott
Judge Shelly K. Speir
AOC Contact:
Tom Creekpaum
PO Box 41170
Olympia, WA 98504-1170
Phone: 360-357-2157
Email: tom.creekpaum@courts.wa.gov
