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Title 12 RCW

DISTRICT COURTSCIVIL PROCEDURE

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Chapters

12.04Commencement of actions.
12.08Pleadings.
12.12Trial.
12.16Witnesses and depositions.
12.20Judgments.
12.28Replevin.
12.36Small claims appeals.
12.40Small claims.

Notes:

District and other courts of limited jurisdiction: Chapter 3.30 RCW.
Garnishment: Chapter 6.27 RCW.
General provisions regarding district judges: Title 3 RCW.
Jurisdiction of justice of the peace: State Constitution Art. 4 s 10 (Amendment 28).
Justice without unnecessary delay: State Constitution Art. 1 s 10.
Ne exeat, jurisdiction of district judge: RCW 7.44.060.
Public bodies may retain collection agencies to collect public debtsFees: RCW 19.16.500.
Removal of certain civil actions to superior court: Chapter 4.14 RCW.