# CrRLJ 1.1: Rule 1.1. Scope

> Washington · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrRLJ_R1_1

## Section

- **Citation:** CrRLJ 1.1
- **Heading:** Rule 1.1. Scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Court Rules / Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction / Criminal Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction / CrRLJ 1.1

## Text

CrRLJ 1.1
SCOPE

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.

## Nearby sections

- [CrRLJ 1.1 Rule 1.1. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrRLJ_R1_1.md)
- [CrRLJ 1.2 Rule 1.2. Purpose and Construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrRLJ_R1_2.md)
- [CrRLJ 1.3 Rule 1.3. Effect](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrRLJ_R1_3.md)
- [CrRLJ 1.4 Rule 1.4. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrRLJ_R1_4.md)
- [CrRLJ 1.5 Rule 1.5. Style and Form](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrRLJ_R1_5.md)
- [CrRLJ 1.6 Rule 1.6. Conduct of Court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrRLJ_R1_6.md)
- [CrRLJ 1.7 Rule 1.7. Local Court Rules--Availability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrRLJ_R1_7.md)
- [CrRLJ 1.8 Rule 1.8. Title of Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrRLJ_R1_8.md)
- [CrRLJ 2.1 Rule 2.1. Complaint--Citation and Notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrRLJ_R2_1.md)
- [CrRLJ 2.2 Rule 2.2. Warrant of Arrest or Summons Upon Complaint](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrRLJ_R2_2.md)
- [CrRLJ 2.3 Rule 2.3. Search and Seizure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrRLJ_R2_3.md)
- [CrRLJ 2.4 Rule 2.4. Complaint--Citation and Notice--Sufficiencies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrRLJ_R2_4.md)
- [CrRLJ 2.5 Rule 2.5. Procedure on Failure To Obey Citation and Notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrRLJ_R2_5.md)
- [CrRLJ 3.1 Rule 3.1. Right to and Assignment of Lawyer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrRLJ_R3_1.md)

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