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Washington Rules of Appellate Procedure – 2026

The Washington Rules of Appellate Procedure (RAP) govern review of trial court decisions by the Washington Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, including initiating review, the record, briefs, and oral argument.

Browse all 150 rules of the 2026 edition organized by section below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

Sections

Title 1 - Scope and Purpose of Rules Title 2 - What Trial Court Decisions May Be Reviewed--Scope of Review Title 3 - Parties Title 4 - Where to Seek Review of a Trial Court Decision Title 5 How and When to Initiate Review of Trial Court Decision: Court of Appeals Settlement Title 6 - Acceptance of Review Title 7 - Authority of Trial Court and Appellate Court Pending Review Title 8 - Supersedeas, Injunctions, and Other Orders to Insure Effective Review--Bonds Title 9 - Record on Review Title 10 - Briefs Title 11 - Oral Argument on Merits Title 12 - Appellate Court Decision and Procedure After Decision Title 13 - Review by the Supreme Court of Court of Appeals Decision Title 14 - Costs Title 15 - Special Provisions Relating to Rights of Indigent Party Title 16 Special Proceedings in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Title 17 - Motions Title 18 - Supplemental Provisions
Title 1 - Scope and Purpose of Rules Rules 1.1–1.2 Title 2 - What Trial Court Decisions May Be Reviewed--Scope of Review Rules 2.1–2.5 Title 3 - Parties Rules 3.1–3.4 Title 4 - Where to Seek Review of a Trial Court Decision Rules 4.1–4.4 Title 5 How and When to Initiate Review of Trial Court Decision: Court of Appeals Settlement Rules 5.1–5.5 Title 6 - Acceptance of Review Rules 6.1–6.4 Title 7 - Authority of Trial Court and Appellate Court Pending Review Rules 7.1–7.3 Title 8 - Supersedeas, Injunctions, and Other Orders to Insure Effective Review--Bonds Rules 8.1–8.6 Title 9 - Record on Review Rules 9.1–9.14 Title 10 - Briefs Rules 10.1–10.10 Title 11 - Oral Argument on Merits Rules 11.1–11.6 Title 12 - Appellate Court Decision and Procedure After Decision Rules 12.1–12.9 Title 13 - Review by the Supreme Court of Court of Appeals Decision Rules 13.1–13.7 Title 14 - Costs Rules 14.1–14.6 Title 15 - Special Provisions Relating to Rights of Indigent Party Rules 15.1–15.6 Title 16 Special Proceedings in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Rules 16.1–16.27 Title 17 - Motions Rules 17.1–17.8 Title 18 - Supplemental Provisions Rules 18.1–18.24