# CrRLJ 1.4: Rule 1.4. Definitions

> Washington · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrRLJ_R1_4

## Section

- **Citation:** CrRLJ 1.4
- **Heading:** Rule 1.4. Definitions
- **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 1.4

## Text

CrRLJ 1.4
DEFINITIONS

As used in these rules, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

(a) "Court" means any court of limited jurisdiction.

(b) "Judge" means any judge of any court of limited jurisdiction and shall include every
judicial officer authorized, alone or with others, to hold or preside over a court.

(c) "Prosecuting authority" includes prosecuting attorneys, city attorneys, corporation
counsel, and their deputies and assistants, or such other persons as may be designated by statute.

(d) "Court day" means any day on which a court is open for the transaction of
administrative business, including but not limited to the acceptance of papers for filing.

## 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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