SB 5601 - DIGEST

     Declares that, if the judgment provides for the award of real property, the first page must also include an abbreviated legal description of the property awarded in the judgment, including lot, block, plat, or section, township, and range, and reference to the judgment page number where the full legal description is included, if applicable; and the assessor's property tax parcel or account number, consistent with RCW 65.04.045(1) (f) and (g).

     Provides that, if the judgment provides for damages arising from  the ownership, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle as specified in RCW 46.29.270, the first page of the judgment summary must clearly state that the judgment is awarded pursuant to RCW 46.29.270 and that the clerk must give notice to the department of licensing as outlined in RCW 46.29.310.

     Requires the first page of a judgment to include a judgment summary that states damages are awarded under RCW 46.29.270 and the clerk of the court must give notice as outlined in RCW 46.29.310.