# CrR 1.2: Rule 1.2. Purpose and Construction

> Washington · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrR_R1_2

## Section

- **Citation:** CrR 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 Superior Court / Superior Court Criminal Rules / CrR 1.2

## Text

CrR 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

- [CrR 1.1 Rule 1.1. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrR_R1_1.md)
- [CrR 1.2 Rule 1.2. Purpose and Construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrR_R1_2.md)
- [CrR 1.3 Rule 1.3. Effect](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrR_R1_3.md)
- [CrR 1.4 Rule 1.4. Prosecuting Attorney Definition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrR_R1_4.md)
- [CrR 1.5 Rule 1.5. Style and Form](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrR_R1_5.md)
- [CrR 2.1 Rule 2.1. The Indictment and the Information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrR_R2_1.md)
- [CrR 2.2 Rule 2.2. Warrant of Arrest and Summons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrR_R2_2.md)
- [CrR 2.3 Rule 2.3. Search and Seizure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrR_R2_3.md)
- [CrR 3.1 Rule 3.1. Right to and Assignment of Lawyer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrR_R3_1.md)
- [CrR 3.1 Stds Rule 3.1 Stds. Standards for Indigent Defense](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrR_R3_1_Stds.md)
- [CrR 3.2 Rule 3.2. Release of Accused](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrR_R3_2.md)
- [CrR 3.2.1 Rule 3.2.1. Procedure Following Warrantless Arrest - Preliminary Appearance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrR_R3_2_1.md)
- [CrR 3.2A Rule 3.2A. Repealed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrR_R3_2A.md)
- [CrR 3.2B Rule 3.2B. Repealed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CrR_R3_2B.md)

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