PROPOSED RULES
JUDICIAL CONDUCT
Original Notice.
Exempt from preproposal statement of inquiry under RCW 34.05.310(4).
Title of Rule: Commission on Judicial Conduct rules of procedure (CJCRP).
Purpose: To amend and clarify existing rules of procedure and confidentiality, and to add a new rule for compliance proceedings.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Article IV, Section 31, Washington State Constitution.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 2.64 RCW and Article IV, Section 31, Washington State Constitution.
Summary: The proposed action would modify existing rules of procedure and would create a new section for post-decision proceedings before the commission.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The commission is directed to provide for rules of procedure and for confidentiality.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: David Akana, P.O. Box 1817, Olympia, WA 98507, (360) 753-4585.
Name of Proponent: Commission on Judicial Conduct, governmental.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: The new rule and amendments to existing rules clarify procedures used in proceedings before the commission.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: The amendments to existing rules would be clarified in proceedings before the commission.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. No small business impact statement is required for this proposal by chapter 19.85 RCW. The rules are procedural in nature.
RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption. The action would amend or adopt procedural rules.
Hearing Location: The Heathman Lodge, 7801 N.E. Greenwood Drive, Vancouver, WA 98662, on August 6, 1999, at 11:00 a.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Kathy Sullivan by July 30, 1999, TDD (360) 753-4585.
Submit Written Comments to: Commission on Judicial Conduct, P.O. Box 1817, Olympia, WA 98507, fax (360) 586-2918, by July 21, 1999.
Date of Intended Adoption: August 6, 1999.
April 19, 1999
David Akana
Executive Director
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