Wash. R. App. P. 17.3

(a) Generally. A motion must include (1) a statement of the name and designation of the

person filing the motion, (2) a statement of the relief sought, (3) reference to specific pages of

parts of the record or appendix relevant to the motion, (4) if the moving party learns that a

motion is unopposed, a notification to the court of this fact in the caption of the motion, and (5) a

statement of the grounds for the relief sought, with supporting argument. The appellate court

may refuse to address an argument that is based on factual assertions not supported by specific

reference to the record or appendix attached to the motion.

(b) Motion for Discretionary Review. A motion for discretionary review should contain

under appropriate headings and in the order here indicated:

(1) Cover. A title page, which is the cover.

(2) Identity of Petitioner. A statement of the name and designation of the person filing the

motion.

(3) Decision Below. A statement of the decision which petitioner wants reviewed, the court

entering or filing the decision, the date entered or filed, and the date and a description of any

order granting or denying motions made after the decision.

(4) Issues Presented for Review. A concise statement of the issues presented for review.

(5) Statement of the Case. A fair statement of the facts and procedure below relevant to the

issues presented for review, with reference to specific pages of the record or appendix attached to

the motion.

(6) Argument. A direct and concise statement of the reasons why review should be granted,

with supporting argument. The appellate court may refuse to address an argument that is based

on factual assertions not supported by specific reference to the record or appendix.

(7) Conclusion. A short conclusion stating the precise relief sought.

(8) Appendix. An appendix containing a copy of the decision which the party wants

reviewed, a copy of any order granting or denying motions made with respect to that decision,

and a copy of parts of the record relevant to the motion. In addition, the appendix may include

copies of statutes and constitutional provisions relevant to the issues presented for review and

other material which would assist the court in determining whether the motion should be granted.

The appendix should include a table of contents and the pages should be consecutively

numbered.

(c) Statement of Grounds for Direct Review. If the motion is for discretionary review of

a trial court decision and the party making the motion seeks direct review by the Supreme Court,

the party seeking review must also serve and file a separate statement urging grounds for

Supreme Court review as provided in rule 4.2(b) and (c).

References

Form 3, Motion for Discretionary Review; Form 4, Statement of Grounds for Direct

Review; Form 18, Motion; Form 20, Motion To Modify Ruling; Rule 6.2, Discretionary Review;

Rule 12.4, Motion for Reconsideration of Decision Terminating Review.