WSR 22-15-068

RULES OF COURT

STATE SUPREME COURT

[July 15, 2022]

The Washington State Office of Public Defense, having recommended the adoption of the proposed amendments to RAP 10.2—Time for Filing Briefs, and the Court having considered the proposed amendments, and having determined that the proposed amendments will aid in the prompt and orderly administration of justice;

Now, therefore, it is hereby

(a) That the proposed amendments as shown below are adopted.

(b) That the proposed amendments will be published in the Washington Reports and will become effective September 1, 2022.

dated at Olympia, Washington this 15th day of July, 2022.

(a)-(g) [Unchanged.]

(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 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) [Unchanged.]