Rule 8.9 – Change of Judge

by | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Washington

Any right under RCW 4.12.050 to seek disqualification of a judge will be deemed waived unless, in addition to the limitations in the statute, the motion and affidavit is filed with the court no later than thirty days prior to trial before a preassigned judge. If a...

Rule 8.8 – Discharge

by | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Washington

Upon acquittal, or whenever the court shall direct any criminal prosecution to be dismissed, the defendant shall be released from custody or conditions of release on such charge and any bail shall be exonerated.Wash. Sup. Ct. Crim. R. 8.8CommentSupersedes RCW...

Rule 8.5 – Calendars

by | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Washington

In setting cases for trial, unless otherwise provided by statute, preference shall be given to criminal over civil cases, and criminal cases where the defendant or a witness is in confinement shall have preference over other criminal cases.Wash. Sup. Ct. Crim. R....