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Ex. WA-093 Order Primary source read

Supreme Court Order No. 25700-B-646

Fourth Revised and Extended Order Regarding Court Operations

Supreme Court of Washington · Washington (Court)

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Jurisdiction
Washington
Level
Court
Authority
The Court's authority to administer justice
Issued
2020-10-13 Oct. 13, 2020
Effective
2020-10-13
End
Superseded by 25700-B-658 (Feb. 19, 2021) (read as 2021-02-19)
In force
Oct. 13, 2020 to Feb. 19, 2021
Quarters
2020 Q42021 Q1
Limitation types
Gathering capCourts and public offices
Addressees
  • all Washington courts
Functions reached
  • CT
  • CL
  • BD
Collection
Washington WA

Operative words

courts should follow the most protective public health guidance applicable in their jurisdiction, and should continue using remote proceedings for public health and safety whenever [possible]... 1. The previous order suspending all civil jury trials until at least July 6, 2020 is lifted.... Nonjury trials may be conducted by remote means or in person with strict [observance of social distancing and other public health measures]... 7. The previous order suspending all criminal jury trials until at least July 6, 2020 is lifted.

Enforcement

Supervisory authority

Notes

Presumption of remote proceedings, remote depositions and remote service continued through the winter 2020-21 surge.

Retrieval note

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