Kitsap County $250,000 Bail Bond Limit
Bail bond companies operating in Kitsap County are subject to a uniform financial cap. Under Section (d) of the Kitsap County rule governing bail bond...
IRLJ 4.1 Notification to Department of Licensing in Washington Traffic Cases
IRLJ 4.1 governs when a Washington court must notify the Department of Licensing (DOL) after a traffic infraction is adjudicated. The rule applies in courts...
State v. Walker: Insufficient Evidence Reverses Escape Conviction in Washington
Insufficient Evidence Escape Conviction in State v. Walker In State v. Walker, No. 40441-2-III (Wash. Ct. App. Feb. 17, 2026), the Washington Court of Appeals reversed...
How Bail Works in Washington State: A Complete Guide to the Bail Process
Understanding How Bail Works in Washington When someone is arrested in Washington State, one of the first questions their family asks is: how does bail work? Bail...
Washington Court General Rules Explained
The Washington Court General Rules (GR) establish foundational procedural standards that apply across courts throughout Washington State. Whether a case is filed in superior court, district court,...
Washington Sentencing Restraints: Court of Appeals Reverses in State v. Favro
In State v. Favro, Division II of the Washington Court of Appeals addressed a critical issue in criminal sentencing: when may a court require a defendant...
IRLJ 3.6 Payment Plans in Washington Infraction Cases
IRLJ 3.6 — Payment Plans IRLJ 3.6 governs payment plans in Washington courts of limited jurisdiction for civil infractions. The rule establishes when a person...
State v. Jackson: Washington Supreme Court Strengthens Rules on Courtroom Restraints
State v. Jackson Restraints Decision Explained In State v. Jackson, 195 Wn.2d 841 (2020), the Washington Supreme Court reinforced a long-standing constitutional principle: criminal defendants have the...
Washington Traffic Infraction Rules Explained
When you receive a traffic ticket in Washington State, the process that follows is governed by the Washington traffic infraction rules, formally known as the Infraction Rules...
Kittitas County Bail Bond Limit: The $250,000 Single-Bond Cap
Families dealing with bail in Kittitas County often assume that if bail is set, any bail bond company can write the bond—regardless of the amount....