{"id":"WA-094","kind":"order","level":"court","jurisdiction":"Washington","state":"WA","metro":"","industry":"","agency":"","eco":"","issuer":"Supreme Court of Washington","authority":"The Court\u0027s authority to administer justice","instrument":"Supreme Court Order No. 25700-B-658","title":"Fifth Revised and Extended Order Regarding Court Operations","dateIssued":"2021-02-19","effective":"2021-02-19","end":"Remained the governing statewide court-operations order through Q3 2021 (later orders in 2021-2022 revised it)","startDate":"2021-02-19","endDate":"2021-09-30","quarters":["2021Q1","2021Q2","2021Q3"],"types":["CRT","GATH"],"addressees":["all Washington courts","litigants and counsel"],"clause":"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]... [matters may be] heard by telephone, video, or other remote means, or in person with strict observance of social distancing and other public health measures... a. Presumption of Remote Depositions: With respect to discovery, depositions shall be performed remotely absent agreement of the parties or a finding of [good cause]... b. Presumption of Remote Service: With respect to filing and service, other than initial service of process to establish personal jurisdiction, remote methods [shall be used absent good cause]","enforcement":"Supervisory authority","functions":["CT courts and clerks","CL","BD","OF (law firms)"],"notes":"Q3 2021 instrument: remote-proceeding presumptions, courthouse distancing and public-health compliance remained mandatory for every Washington court.","sourceUrl":"https://www.courts.wa.gov/content/publicUpload/Supreme%20Court%20Orders/25700-B-658.pdf","snapshot":"","fileExists":true,"fileBytes":341800,"grade":"primary","character":"","description":"","collection":"WA","url":"/library/WA-094","exhibitUrl":"/exhibit/WA-094","citation":"Supreme Court of Washington, Supreme Court Order No. 25700-B-658 (Feb. 19, 2021) (Ex. WA-094)","stateName":"Washington","related":[]}