WA · rules
Wash. Super. Ct. Crim. R. 3.6
Suppression Hearings--Duty of Court
(a) Pleadings. Motions to suppress physical, oral or identification evidence, other than
motion pursuant to rule 3.5, shall be in writing supported by an affidavit or document setting
forth the facts the moving party anticipates will be elicited at a hearing, and a memorandum of
authorities in support of the motion. Opposing counsel may be ordered to serve and file a
memorandum of authorities in opposition to the motion. The court shall determine whether an
evidentiary hearing is required based upon the moving papers. If the court determines that no
evidentiary hearing is required, the court shall enter a written order setting forth its reasons.
(b) Hearing. If an evidentiary hearing is conducted, at its conclusion the court shall enter
written findings of fact and conclusions of law.
History
[Adopted effective July 1, 1973; Amended effective May 15, 1978; January 2, 1997.]
Provenance
- Source
- www.courts.wa.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-16
- Edition
- 2026-09-16
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