WSR 21-23-021
RULES OF COURT
STATE SUPREME COURT
[November 5, 2021]
IN THE MATTER OF THE SUGGESTED AMENDMENT TO RALJ 6.3.1–TRANSCRIPT OF ELECTRONIC RECORD | ) ) ) ) | ORDER NO. 25700-A-1382 |
The Washington State Bar Association Court Rules Committee, having recommended the adoption of the suggested amendment to RALJ 6.3.1–Transcript of Electronic Record, and the Court having considered the suggested amendment, and having determined that the suggested amendment will aid in the prompt and orderly administration of justice;
Now, therefore, it is hereby
ordered:
(a) That the suggested amendment as shown below is adopted.
(b) That pursuant to the emergency provisions of GR 9 (j)(1), the suggested amendment will be expeditiously published in the Washington Reports and will become effective upon publication.
dated at Olympia, Washington this 5th day of November, 2021.
| | Gonzalez, C.J. |
Johnson, J. | | Gordon McCloud, J. |
Madsen, J. | | Yu, J. |
Owens, J. | | Montoya-Lewis, J. |
Stephens, J. | | Whitener, J. |
SUGGESTED AMENDMENT
RULE 6.3.1
Transcript of Electronic Record
(a) Transcript by Appellant. Unless the superior court orders otherwise, the appellant shall transcribe the electronic recording of proceedings as provided in section (c) of this rule. The transcript shall be filed and served with the appellant's brief.
(b) Transcript by Respondent. If the respondent wishes to add to or challenge the transcript of the recording of proceedings, the respondent shall file and serve an additional transcript with the respondent's brief.
(c) Content of Transcript. The transcript shall contain only those portions of the electronic recording necessary to present the issues raised on appeal. If the appellant intends to urgeargue that a verdict or finding of fact is not supported by the evidence, the appellant shall include in the transcript all testimony relevant to the disputed verdict or finding. If the appellant intends to urgeargue that the court erred in giving or failing to give an instruction, the appellant shall include all objections to the instructions given and refused and the court's rulings.
(d) Transcript Generally.
(1) Form. The transcript may be printed, typed, or neatly handwritten, and need not be certified by a notary public.
(2) Certification. The person preparing the transcript shall certify or declare under penalty of perjury that it is true and correct in accordance with GR 13.
(3) Disputes. Disputes concerning the completeness or accuracy of the transcript shall be decided by the superior court.
(e) Additional Transcript. The superior court may order a party to prepare an additional transcript.
(f) No Transcript if Agreed Record. No transcript shall be required if the parties have agreed on a written form of record approved by the court of limited jurisdiction, pursuant to rule 6.1(b).
(g) Cost of Transcript. Any cost or expense in preparing a transcript shall be borne by the party providing it. The expense may be allowed as a cost in accordance with rule 9.3.