WA · rules
Wash. Discipline R. for Judges 3
Contesting Commission Decision
(a) Generally. A judge who seeks to contest a commission decision imposing discipline
or recommending retirement must file a notice of contest with the Supreme Court and the
commission. The notice must be filed within the time period specified in the decision of the
commission as provided in rule 2(b).
(b) Form of Notice. The notice of contest must (1) be titled a notice of contest,
(2) describe the portions of the decision of the commission that the judge wishes to contest, and
(3) name the judge seeking to contest the decision. The notice must be signed by the judge or by
counsel. The name, address, and telephone number of the lawyer for any party represented by
counsel should be placed on the notice. The residence address and telephone number of the judge
seeking to contest the decision should also be included on the notice.
Comment
Section (a). The judge who wishes to contest a commission decision must file a notice of
contest. The time period for filing a notice of contest is determined by the commission. See
rule 2(b).
History
[Adopted effective May 14, 1982; Amended effective December 10, 2013.]
Provenance
- Source
- www.courts.wa.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-16
- Edition
- 2026-09-16
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