SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5017

BYSenators Talmadge, Newhouse, Halsan and West; by request of Statute Law Committee

Revising terminology relating to district courts.

Senate Committee on Judiciary

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 13, 1987

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Talmadge, Chairman; Halsan, Vice Chairman; Moore, Nelson, Newhouse.

Senate Staff:Jon Carlson (786-7459)

                  January 21, 1987

AS PASSED SENATE, JANUARY 21, 1987

BACKGROUND:

There remain in the RCW a number of outdated references to justices of the peace and justice courts.  In addition, there are a number of provisions inconsistent with rules adopted by the Supreme Court governing district courts, as well as other language relating to district courts which is either archaic, outdated, or superseded.

SUMMARY:

Archaic or superseded language in the RCW relating to district courts is deleted or modified. References to justices of the peace and justice courts are changed to district judges and district courts, and references to inferior courts are changed to courts of limited jurisdiction.  In addition, references to constables are changed to deputies.

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Kris Backus, District Court Judges Association