FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 5030

                               C 7 L 89

BYSenators Pullen and Niemi

Clarifying language relating to writs of certiorari.

Senate Committee on Law & Justice

House Committe on Judiciary

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

Language in the statute dealing with writs of certiorari, a procedure to seek discretionary review by an appellate court, is archaic and outdated.  The statute has not had a substantial amendment since 1895.

SUMMARY:

Archaic language used in the RCW relating to writs of certiorari is revised.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

     Senate   46    0

     House 94  1

EFFECTIVE:July 23, 1989