WSR 18-01-036

RULES OF COURT

[December 6, 2017]

The Court of Appeals' Rules Committee, having recommended the adoption of the proposed amendment to RAP 10.2—Time for Filing Briefs, and the Court having considered the amendment and comments submitted thereto, and having determined that the proposed amendment will aid in the prompt and orderly administration of justice;

Now, therefore, it is hereby

(a) That the proposed amendment as shown below is adopted.

(b) That the proposed amendment will be published in the Washington Reports and will become effective September 1, 2018.

DATED at Olympia, Washington this 6th day of December, 2017.

(a) – (e) [No changes.]

(f) Brief of Amicus Curiae. Unless the court sets a different date, or allows a later date upon a showing of particular justification, a brief of amicus curiae should be filed as follows.

(1) Supreme Court. A brief of amicus curiae should be received by the court and counsel of record for the parties and any other amicus curiae not later than 45 days before oral argument or consideration of the merits.

(2) Court of Appeals. A brief of amicus curiae should be received by the court and counsel of record for the parties and any other amicus curiae not later than 45 days after the due date for filing of the last brief of respondent permitted under rule 10.2(b) or 10.2(c).

(g) [No changes.]

(h) Service of Briefs. At the time a party files a brief, the party should serve one copy on every other party and on any amicus curiae, and file proof of service with the appellate court. In a criminal case in which the defendant is the appellant, appellant's counsel shall should serve the appellant's brief on appellant and file proof of service with the appellate court. Service and proof of service should be made in accordance with rules 18.5 and 18.6.

(i) [No changes.]

Rule 18.6, Computation of Time, (c) Filing by mail.