SB 5876 - DIGEST

Provides that no commission member or alternate who participates in an investigation or initial proceeding leading to a finding of probable cause may participate in any further proceedings, including a public hearing on that cause.

Requires all discovery prior to a public hearing to be conducted pursuant to the rules of civil procedure promulgated by the Washington state supreme court. Any jurist subject to proceedings before the commission shall be entitled to obtain discovery pursuant to these rules from the commission, its staff, and other persons involved in the investigation or analysis leading to a determination of probable cause.

Declares that all members and alternates shall be subject to the code of judicial conduct as promulgated by the Washington state supreme court.