Section 3.42.010. District court commissioners—Appointment—Qualifications—Term of office.  


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  • When so authorized by the districting plan, one or more district court commissioners may be appointed in any district by the judges of the district. Each commissioner shall be a registered voter of the county in which the district or a portion thereof is located, and shall hold office at the pleasure of the appointing judges. Any person appointed as a commissioner authorized to hear or dispose of cases shall be a lawyer who is admitted to the practice of law in the state of Washington or who has passed the qualifying examination for lay judges as provided under RCW 3.34.060.
    NOTES:
    Court Improvement Act of 1984Effective datesSeverabilityShort title1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.
    Severability1980 c 162: See note following RCW 3.02.010.
    District court commissioners
    bond: RCW 3.34.090.
    oath: RCW 3.34.080.