Washington Statutes
§ 35.20.155 — Municipal court commissioners—Appointment, powers.
Washington § 35.20.155
JurisdictionWashington
Title 35CITIES AND TOWNS
Ch. 35.20MUNICIPAL COURTS—CITIES OVER FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND
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Bluebook
Wash. Rev. Code § 35.20.155 (2026).
Text
When so authorized by the city legislative authority, the judges of the city may appoint one or more municipal court commissioners. A commissioner must be a registered voter of the city, and shall hold office at the pleasure of the appointing judges. A person appointed as a commissioner authorized to hear or dispose of cases must be a lawyer who is admitted to the practice of law in the state of Washington. A commissioner has such power, authority, and jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters as the appointing judges possess and may prescribe.
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Legislative History
[1996 c 16 s 3.]
Nearby Sections
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§ 35.01.010
First-class city.§ 35.01.020
Second-class city.§ 35.01.040
Town.§ 35.02.005
Purpose.§ 35.02.010
Authority for incorporation—Number of inhabitants required.(Effective until June 30, 2028.)§ 35.02.030
Petition for incorporation—Contents.§ 35.02.035
Petition—Auditor's duties.§ 35.02.037
Petition—Notice of certification.§ 35.02.039
Public hearing—Time limitations.§ 35.02.040
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