Supreme Court Order No. 25700-B-658

The record

Jurisdiction

Washington

Level

Court

Authority

The Court's authority to administer justice

Issued

2021-02-19 Feb. 19, 2021

Effective

2021-02-19

End

Remained the governing statewide court-operations order through Q3 2021 (later orders in 2021-2022 revised it) (read as 2021-09-30)

In force

Feb. 19, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2021

Quarters

2021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

Limitation types

Gathering capCourts and public offices

Addressees

• all Washington courts
• litigants and counsel

Functions reached

• CT courts and clerks
• CL
• BD
• OF (law firms)

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]... [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

Notes