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Washington Superior Court Criminal Rules – 2026

The Washington Superior Court Criminal Rules (CrR) govern the procedure in the superior courts of Washington State in criminal proceedings, covering rights of the accused, pretrial procedures, trial procedures, and procedures following conviction.

Browse all 65 rules of the 2026 edition 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.

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1 Scope, Purpose and Construction 2 Procedures Prior to Arrest and Other Special Proceedings 3 Rights of Defendants 4 Procedures Prior to Trial 5 Venue 6 Procedures at Trial 7 Procedures Following Conviction 8 Miscellaneous

1 Scope, Purpose and Construction

Rule 1.1 Scope Rule 1.2 Purpose and Construction Rule 1.3 Effect Rule 1.4 Prosecuting Attorney Definition Rule 1.5 Style and Form

2 Procedures Prior to Arrest and Other Special Proceedings

Rule 2.1 The Indictment and the Information Rule 2.2 Warrant of Arrest and Summons Rule 2.3 Search and Seizure

3 Rights of Defendants

Rule 3.1 Right to and Assignment of Lawyer Rule 3.1 Stds Standards for Indigent Defense Rule 3.2 Release of Accused Rule 3.2.1 Procedure Following Warrantless Arrest - Preliminary Appearance Rule 3.2A Repealed Rule 3.2B Repealed Rule 3.3 Time for Trial Rule 3.4 Presence of the Defendant Rule 3.5 Confession Procedure Rule 3.6 Suppression Hearings--Duty of Court

4 Procedures Prior to Trial

Rule 4.1 Arraignment Rule 4.2 Pleas Rule 4.3 Joinder of Offenses and Defendants Rule 4.3.1 Consolidation For Trial Rule 4.4 Severance of Offenses and Defendants Rule 4.5 Omnibus Hearing Rule 4.6 Depositions Rule 4.7 Discovery Rule 4.8 Subpoenas Rule 4.9 Pretrial Conference (Rescinded) Rule 4.10 Material Witness

5 Venue

Rule 5.1 Commencement of Actions Rule 5.2 Change of Venue

6 Procedures at Trial

Rule 6.1 Trial by Jury or by the Court Rule 6.2 Jurors' Orientation Rule 6.3 Selecting the Jury Rule 6.4 Challenges Rule 6.5 Alternate Jurors Rule 6.6 Jurors' Oath Rule 6.7 Custody of Jury Rule 6.8 Notetaking by Jurors Rule 6.9 View of Premises by Jury Rule 6.10 Discharge of Jury Rule 6.11 Judge--Disability Rule 6.12 Witnesses Rule 6.13 Testimony in Lieu of Witnesses Rule 6.14 Immunity Rule 6.15 Instructions and Argument Rule 6.16 Verdicts and Findings

7 Procedures Following Conviction

Rule 7.1 Procedures Before Sentencing Rule 7.2 Sentencing Rule 7.3 Judgment Rule 7.4 Arrest of Judgment Rule 7.5 New Trial Rule 7.6 Probation Rule 7.7 Post-Conviction Relief (Rescinded) Rule 7.8 Relief From Judgment or Order

8 Miscellaneous

Rule 8.1 Time Rule 8.2 Motions Rule 8.3 Dismissal Rule 8.4 Service, Filing, and Signing of Papers Rule 8.5 Calendars Rule 8.6 Exceptions Unnecessary Rule 8.7 Objections Rule 8.8 Discharge Rule 8.9 Change of Judge Rule 8.10 Electronic Recording Log