# ELC 1.4: Rule 1.4. No Statute of Limitation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_ELC_R1_4

## Section

- **Citation:** ELC 1.4
- **Heading:** Rule 1.4. No Statute of Limitation
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Court Rules / Rules of General Application / Rules for Enforcement of Lawyer Conduct / ELC 1.4

## Text

ELC 1.4
NO STATUTE OF LIMITATION

No statute of limitation or other time limitation restricts filing a grievance or bringing a
proceeding under these rules, but the passage of time since an act of misconduct occurred may be
considered in determining what, if any, action or sanction is warranted.

## Nearby sections

- [ELC 1.1 Rule 1.1. Scope of Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_ELC_R1_1.md)
- [ELC 1.2 Rule 1.2. Disciplinary Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_ELC_R1_2.md)
- [ELC 1.3 Rule 1.3. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_ELC_R1_3.md)
- [ELC 1.4 Rule 1.4. No Statute of Limitation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_ELC_R1_4.md)
- [ELC 1.5 Rule 1.5. Violation of Duties Imposed by These Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_ELC_R1_5.md)
- [ELC 2.1 Rule 2.1. Supreme Court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_ELC_R2_1.md)
- [ELC 2.2 Rule 2.2. Board of Governors; Disciplinary Selection Panel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_ELC_R2_2.md)
- [ELC 2.3 Rule 2.3. Disciplinary Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_ELC_R2_3.md)
- [ELC 2.4 Rule 2.4. Review Committees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_ELC_R2_4.md)
- [ELC 2.5 Rule 2.5. Hearing Officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_ELC_R2_5.md)
- [ELC 2.6 Rule 2.6. Hearing Officer Conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_ELC_R2_6.md)
- [ELC 2.7 Rule 2.7. Conflicts Review Officer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_ELC_R2_7.md)
- [ELC 2.8 Rule 2.8. Disciplinary Counsel; Special Disciplinary Counsel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_ELC_R2_8.md)
- [ELC 2.9 Rule 2.9. Adjunct Disciplinary Counsel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_ELC_R2_9.md)

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