# CrRLJ 1.3: Rule 1.3. Effect

> Washington · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrRLJ_R1_3

## Section

- **Citation:** CrRLJ 1.3
- **Heading:** Rule 1.3. Effect
- **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 1.3

## Text

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.

## 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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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrRLJ_R1_3. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.