# CrRLJ 1.2: Rule 1.2. Purpose and Construction

> Washington · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrRLJ_R1_2

## Section

- **Citation:** CrRLJ 1.2
- **Heading:** Rule 1.2. Purpose and Construction
- **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 1.2

## Text

CrRLJ 1.2
PURPOSE AND CONSTRUCTION

These rules are intended to provide for the just determination of every criminal proceeding.
They shall be construed to secure simplicity in procedure, fairness in administration, effective
justice, and the elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay.

## 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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