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CrRLJ 1.1

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These rules govern the procedure in the courts of limited jurisdiction of the State of

Washington in all criminal proceedings and supersede all procedural statutes and rules that may

be in conflict. They shall be interpreted and supplemented in light of the common law and the

decisional law of this state. These rules shall not be construed to affect or derogate from the

constitutional rights of any defendant.

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