Rule 1.3. Effect

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CrRLJ 1.3

EFFECT

On their effective date.

These rules apply to any proceedings in court then pending or thereafter commenced

regardless of when the proceedings were commenced, except to the extent that in the opinion of

the court, the former procedure should continue to be made applicable in a particular case in the

interest of justice.

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