Wash. R. App. P. 4.3

(a) Prerequisites for Direct Review of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction. A

party may seek direct review in the Supreme Court of a decision of a court of limited jurisdiction

if:

(1) The decision is a final decision appealable under RALJ 2.2, and (2) The trial court

enters a written statement setting forth its reasons for concluding that:

(a) The case involves a fundamental and urgent issue of statewide importance which

requires a prompt and precedential determination;

(b) Delay in obtaining such a determination would cause significant detriment to any party

or to the public interest; and

(c) The record of the proceedings in the court of limited jurisdiction adequately presents the

issue.

(b) Service and Filing of Statement of Grounds for Direct Review. A party seeking

direct review of a decision of a court of limited jurisdiction in the Supreme Court must within 15

days after filing the notice of appeal serve on all other parties and file in the Supreme Court a

statement of grounds for direct review in the form provided in section (c).

(c) Form of Statement of Grounds for Direct Review. The statement should be

captioned “Statement of Grounds for Direct Review,” contain the title of the case as provided in

rule 3.4, conform to the formatting requirements of RAP 18.17, and contain under appropriate

headings and in the order here indicated:

(1) Nature of Case and Decision. A short statement of the substance of the case below and

the basis for the trial court decision;

(2) Issues Presented for Review. A statement of each issue the party intends to present for

review; and

(3) Grounds for Direct Review. The grounds upon which the party contends direct review

should be granted.

(4) Appendix. A copy of the trial court’s written statement under Rule 4.3(a)(2).

The statement of grounds for direct review should comply with the length limitations of

RAP 18.17.

(d) Answer to Statement of Grounds for Direct Review. A respondent may file an

answer to the statement of grounds for direct review. The answer should be filed within 14 days

after service of the statement on respondent. The answer should comply with the formatting

requirements and length limitations of RAP 18.17.

(e) Procedure. Upon receipt of the statement of grounds for direct review and answer, the

Supreme Court will set the matter for preliminary consideration on the motion calendar of a

commissioner or clerk. The commissioner or clerk may accept review or transfer the case to the

Court of Appeals or to the Superior Court. Any transfer will be without prejudice and without

costs. Title 17 relating to motions governs oral argument, decisions by ruling, and the means of

objecting to the ruling of the commissioner or clerk.