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Jan 21, 2025 · Chief Justice Debra Stephens to Present the State of Washington’s Judicial Branch, Live January 22 Before Lawmakers 01-10-2025 Elected Washington Supreme Court Justices and Chief Justice to be Sworn in January 13 at Temple of Justice

Jan 14, 2025 · In a recent application of Bruen, federal appeals court judges struck down a federal law prohibiting some people under restraining orders from having guns because it wasn’t in line with law when the U.S. Constitution was ratified. The U.S. Supreme Court overturned that ruling last year. In doing so, the justices noted courts could use general ...

Nov 12, 2024 · On Sept. 5, 2024, the Washington Supreme Court entered an order adopting revised proposed amendments to Civil Rule (CR) 26—General Provisions Governing Discovery—and further ordered that “pursuant to the emergency provisions of GR 9 (j) (1), the revised proposed amendments will be expeditiously published in …

Nov 9, 2021 · SEATTLE (AP) — One year after saying virtual life sentences are unconstitutional for teenage killers, the Washington Supreme Court changed course Thursday in a split ruling that drew irate dissents from four justices.

Nov 13, 2024 · Supporters and opponents of a proposal to slash public defender caseloads in Washington made their closing arguments to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday.

Mar 15, 2024 · The bar exam will no longer be required to become a lawyer in Washington, the state Supreme Court ruled in a pair of orders Friday. The court approved alternative ways to show competency and...

Jan 13, 2025 · He also clerked for a state Supreme Court justice. He was on the committee of attorneys that drafted a court rule adopted in 2018 to diminish racial bias in jury selection in Washington courts. Monday wasn’t Mungia’s first swearing in. He’s been on the court since Jan. 2 to finish out the final days of Owens’ term. His arrival means the ...

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