Washington Community Custody Conditions: Court of Appeals Reinforces Legal Limits
In a recent published decision from Division II of the Washington Court of Appeals (D2 No. 59459-5-II), the court issued an important ruling clarifying the...
GR 14.1: Washington’s Rule on Unpublished Appellate Opinions
GR 14.1 Unpublished Opinions Rule Explained GR 14.1 governs the use and citation of unpublished opinions issued by the Washington Court of Appeals. The rule clarifies...
RCW 2.06.040: Authority and Decisions of the Washington Court of Appeals
RCW 2.06.040 Court of Appeals Decision Authority Explained RCW 2.06.040 governs how the Washington Court of Appeals hears and decides cases. The statute establishes that cases...
Are Courtroom Restraints Allowed at Sentencing in Washington?
A recent Washington Court of Appeals decision, State v. Stapleton (Div. II, No. 59375-1-II, Feb. 18, 2026) (unpublished), reinforces an important constitutional principle: trial courts must conduct an...
Understanding Washington RPC 3.7 – Lawyer as Witness
What Is Washington RPC 3.7? Washington RPC 3.7 governs situations where a lawyer may be called as a witness in a case where the lawyer is...
Understanding Washington RPC 3.6 – Trial Publicity
What Is Washington RPC 3.6? Washington RPC 3.6 governs trial publicity and regulates what lawyers may say publicly about pending or ongoing cases. The rule is designed to...
Understanding Washington RPC 3.5 – Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
What Is Washington RPC 3.5? Washington RPC 3.5 governs attorney conduct related to maintaining the impartiality and decorum of the tribunal. This rule is part of the...
Understanding Washington RPC 3.4 — Fairness to Opposing Party
What Is Washington RPC 3.4? Washington RPC 3.4 is a rule in the Washington Rules of Professional Conduct that governs how attorneys must treat opposing parties...
IRLJ Governs Traffic Infractions: What the Washington Supreme Court Made Clear
Traffic tickets in Washington are not criminal cases. That distinction is more than technical—it determines which procedural rules apply. In a key decision, the Washington...
IRLJ 6.5 Rules Superseded: What It Means in Washington Traffic Cases
What Is IRLJ 6.5 Rules Superseded? IRLJ 6.5 Rules Superseded is a transition rule within Washington’s Infraction Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (IRLJ). The rule...