
Civil Law and Rules Committee
Civil Law and Rules Committee is charged with:
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Review state laws and recommend legislative changes on
subjects other than criminal, juvenile, family, mental illness,
and state institutions. -
Monitor and report on proposed legislation on subjects other
than criminal, juvenile, family, mental illness, and state institutions. -
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. -
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.
Committee Members:
Judge Kristin E. Ballinger
Judge Cadine Ferguson-Brown
Judge Jennifer R. Langbehn
Judge Michael K. Ryan
Judge Emily A. Sheldrick
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AOC Contact:
Committee Chair – Judge Shelly K. Speir-Moss
