Washington Rules of Appellate Procedure

Current through March 2, 2026

Forms

Part 1 · Scope and Purpose of Rules

Part 2 · What Trial Court Decisions May Be Reviewed--Scope of Review

Part 3 · Parties

Part 4 · Where to Seek Review of a Trial Court Decision

Part 5 · How and When to Initiate Review of Trial Court Decision: Court of Appeals Settlement

Part 6 · Acceptance of Review

Part 7 · Authority of Trial Court and Appellate Court Pending Review

Part 8 · Supersedeas, Injunctions, and Other Orders to Insure Effective Review--Bonds

Part 9 · Record on Review

Part 10 · Briefs

Part 11 · Oral Argument on Merits

11.1 Oral Arguments to Which Title Applies
11.2 Who May Present Oral Argument
11.3 Date of Argument Deadlines
11.4 Time Allowed, Order, and Conduct of Oral Argument
11.5 Reserved
11.6 Reserved

Part 12 · Appellate Court Decision and Procedure After Decision

Part 13 · Review by the Supreme Court of Court of Appeals Decision

Part 14 · Costs

Part 15 · Special Provisions Relating to Rights of Indigent Party

Part 16 · Special Proceedings in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals

Part 17 · Motions

Part 18 · Supplemental Provisions