WA · rules
Wash. R. for Enforcement of Lawyer Conduct 10.1
General Procedure
(a) Applicability of Civil Rules. The civil rules for the superior courts of the State of
Washington serve as guidance in proceedings under this title and, where indicated, apply
directly. A party may not move for summary judgment, but either party may move at any time
for an order determining the collateral estoppel effect of a judgment in another proceeding.
Motions for judgment on the pleadings and motions to dismiss based upon the pleadings are
available only to the extent permitted in rule 10.10.
(b) Meaning of Terms in Civil Rules. In applying the civil rules to proceedings under
these rules, terms have the following meanings:
(1) "Court" or "judge” means the hearing officer; and
(2) "Parties” means the respondent lawyer and disciplinary counsel.
(c) Hearing Officer Authority. In addition to the powers specifically provided in these
rules, the hearing officer may make any ruling that appears necessary and appropriate to ensure a
fair and orderly proceeding.
History
[Adopted effective October 1, 2002; Amended effective January 1, 2014.]
Provenance
- Source
- www.courts.wa.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-16
- Edition
- 2026-09-16
- Content hash
3173811b5ad939d0ea657a93a4a17f071c4798d17889bfd8ea460851f256bc4e
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