FINAL BILL REPORT
SB 5149
C 43 L 87
BYSenators Conner, DeJarnatt, Tanner, Owen, Newhouse and von Reichbauer; by request of Office of the Administrator for the Courts
Authorizing the court of appeals to hold sessions in certain additional cities.
Senate Committee on Judiciary
House Committe on Judiciary
SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED
BACKGROUND:
The Court of Appeals currently holds sessions in Seattle, Everett, Bellingham, Tacoma, Vancouver, Spokane, Yakima, Richland, Wenatchee and Walla Walla. For reasons of public convenience and education, it has been suggested that the Court of Appeals hold sessions in additional cities. Parties to lawsuits from the additional cities, and their counsel, will not be required to travel so far in order to hear argument and a greater portion of the public will be able to observe the appellate process.
SUMMARY:
The Court of Appeals has the authority to hold sessions in any city it designates by rule.
VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:
Senate 48 0
House 97 0
EFFECTIVE:July 26, 1987