Title 3 — Title 3 DISTRICT COURTS—COURTS OF LIMITED JURISDICTION
15 chapters · 141 sections in this title.
RCW 3.02.010 Court of limited jurisdiction defined.
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For purposes of this chapter, a court of limited jurisdiction is any court organized under Titles 3, 35, or 35A RCW.[ 1980 c 162 s 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 o…
RCW 3.02.020 Review of proceedings.
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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 s 2.]Notes:Effective dates, savings—Severability—1980 c 162: See notes following RCW 3.02.010.
RCW 3.02.030 Record of proceedings.
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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 s 3.]Notes:Effective dates, savings—Severability—1980 c 162: See notes following RCW 3.02.010.
RCW 3.02.040 Electronic recording equipment.
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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 s 3; 1980 c 162 s 4.]Notes:Effective dates, savings—Severability—1980 c 162: See notes fo…
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.
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(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 jurisdict…
RCW 3.02.050 Discovery rules in civil cases.
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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 s 8.]Notes:Court Congestion Reduction Act of 1981—Purpose—Severability—1981 c 331: See notes following RCW 2.32.070.
RCW 3.02.060 Judge pro tempore appointments.
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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 …
RCW 3.02.070 Applicability of courts open to all act.
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The provisions of RCW 2.28.300 through 2.28.330 apply to courts of limited jurisdiction.[ 2020 c 37 s 7.]Notes:Findings—Short title—2020 c 37: See notes following RCW 2.28.300.