Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 3. DISTRICT COURTS—COURTS OF LIMITED JURISDICTION |
Chapter 3.42. District court commissioners. |
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.