WSR 13-01-031

RULES OF COURT

STATE SUPREME COURT


[ December 6, 2012 ]

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENT TO APR 5(d)-OATH OF ATTORNEY )

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 ORDER

NO. 25700-A-1012

     The District and Municipal Court Judges' Association having recommended the adoption of the proposed amendment to APR 5(d)-Oath of Attorney, and the Court having determined that the proposed amendment will aid in the prompt and orderly administration of justice and further determined the need for expedited adoption;

     Now, therefore, it is hereby

     ORDERED:

     (a) That the amendment as shown below is adopted.

     (b) That the amendment will be published expeditiously and become effective upon publication.

     DATED at Olympia, Washington this 6th day of December, 2012.
     Madsen, C.J.
     C. Johnson, J.

      J. M. Johnson, J.
     Chambers, J.

      Stephens, J.
     Owens, J.

      Wiggins, J.
     Fairhurst, J.

      Gonzales, J.


ADMISSION TO PRACTICE RULES (APR)

Rule 5(d): Oath of Attorney



     (d) Oath of Attorney. The Oath of Attorney must be taken before an judge elected or appointed judge to an elected position, excluding judges pro tempore, sitting in open court, in the state of Washington. In the event a successful applicant is outside the state of Washington and the Chief Justice is satisfied that it is impossible or impractical for the applicant to take the oath before an judge elected or appointed judge to an elected position in this state, the Chief Justice may, upon proper application setting forth all the circumstances, designate a person authorized by law to administer oaths, before whom the applicant may appear and take said oath.