SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5030

BYSenators Pullen and Niemi

Clarifying language relating to writs of certiorari.

Senate Committee on Law & Justice

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 10, 1989

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Pullen, Chairman; McCaslin, Vice Chairman; Hayner, Madsen, Nelson, Newhouse, Niemi, Rinehart, Talmadge, Thorsness.

Senate Staff:Richard Rodger (786-7461)

                  March 6, 1989

AS PASSED SENATE, MARCH 6, 1989

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dealing with writs of certiorari, a procedure to seek discretionary review by an appellate court, is archaic and outdated.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.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Dennis Cooper, Code Reviser's office (pro); Gary Reid, Code Reviser's office