RAP 5.1: REVIEW INITIATED BY FILING NOTICE OF APPEAL OR NOTICE FOR DISCRETIONARY REVIEW

(a) Review Initiated by Notice. A party seeking review of a trial court decision reviewable as a matter of right must file a notice of appeal. A party seeking review of a trial court decision subject to discretionary review must file a notice for discretionary review. Each notice must be filed with the trial court within the time provided by rule 5.2.

(b) Filing Fee. The first party to file a notice of appeal or notice for discretionary review must, at the time the notice is filed, pay the statutory filing fee to the clerk of the superior court in which the notice is filed. For cases that were tried together or consolidated for trial, only one filing fee need be paid, notwithstanding that separate notices are filed for each case.

(c) Incorrectly Designated Notice. A notice for discretionary review of a decision which is appealable will be given the same effect as a notice of appeal. A notice of appeal of a decision which is not appealable will be given the same effect as a notice for discretionary review.

(d) Cross Review. Cross review means review initiated by a party already a respondent in an appeal or a discretionary review. A party seeking cross review must file a notice of appeal or a notice for discretionary review within the time allowed by rule 5.2(f).

(e) Final Judgment Entered After Notice for Discretionary Review Has Been Filed. If a final judgment is entered after a notice for discretionary review is filed, a party seeking review of the final judgment must file a notice of appeal from the judgment within the time provided by rule 5.2.

(f) Order Entered After Review Accepted. If a party wants to seek review of a trial court decision entered pursuant to rule 7.2 after review in the same case has been accepted by the appellate court, the party must initiate a separate review of the decision by timely filing a notice of appeal or notice for discretionary review, except as provided by rules 2.4(c), (f) and (g), 8.1(h), 8.2(b), and 9.13.

References

Rule 2.2, Decisions of the Superior Court Which May Be Appealed; Rule 2.3, Decisions of the Trial Court Which May Be Reviewed by Discretionary Review; Rule 7.2, Authority of Trial Court After Review Accepted.

[Amended December 5, 2002]

RAP 5.2: TIME ALLOWED TO FILE NOTICE

(a) Notice of Appeal. Except as provided in rules 3.2(e) and 5.2(d) and (f), a notice of appeal must be filed in the trial court within the longer of (1) 30 days after the entry of the decision of the trial court that the party filing the notice wants reviewed, or (2) the time provided in section (e).

(b) Notice for Discretionary Review. Except as provided in rules 3.2(e) and 5.2(d) and (f), a notice for discretionary review must be filed in the trial court within the longer of (1) 30 days after the act of the trial court that the party filing the notice wants reviewed or (2) 30 days after entry of an order deciding a timely motion for reconsideration of that act under CR 59.

(c) Date Time Begins To Run. The date of entry of a trial court decision is determined by CR 5(e) and 58.

(d) Time Requirements Set by Statute Govern. If a statute provides that a notice of appeal, a petition for extraordinary writ, or a notice for discretionary review must be filed within a time period other than 30 days after entry of the decision, the notice required by these rules must be filed within the time period established by the statute.

(e) Effect of Certain Motions Decided After Entry of Appealable Order. A notice of appeal of orders deciding certain timely motions designated in this section must be filed in the trial court within (1) 30 days after the entry of the order, or (2) if a statute provides that a notice of appeal, a petition for extraordinary writ, or a notice for discretionary review must be filed within a time period other than 30 days after entry of the decision to which the motion is directed, the number of days after the entry of the order deciding the motion established by the statute for initiating review. The motions to which this rule applies are a motion for arrest of judgment under CrR 7.4, a motion for new trial under CrR 7.5, a motion for judgment as a matter of law under CR 50(b), a motion to amend findings under CR 52(b), a motion for reconsideration or new trial under CR 59, and a motion for amendment of judgment under CR 59.

(f) Subsequent Notice by Other Parties. If a timely notice of appeal or a timely notice for discretionary review is filed by a party, any other party who wants relief from the decision must file a notice of appeal or notice for discretionary review with the trial court clerk within the later of (1) 14 days after service of the notice filed by the other party, or (2) the time within which notice must be given as provided in sections (a), (b), (d) or (e).

(g) Effect of Premature Notice. A notice of appeal or notice for discretionary review filed after the announcement of a decision but before entry of the decision will be treated as filed on the day following the entry of the decision.

References

Rule 2.2, Decisions of the Superior Court Which May Be Appealed, (d) Multiple parties or multiple claims or counts; Rule 15.2, Determination of Indigency and Rights of Indigent Party, (a) Motion for order of indigency; Rule 18.8, Waiver of Rules and Extension and Reduction of Time, (b) Restriction on extension of time; CR 5, Service and Filing of Pleadings and Other Papers; CR 58, Entry of Judgment.

[Amended effective September 1, 2006; amended effective September 1, 2010]

RAP 5.3: CONTENT OF NOTICE--FILING

(a) Content of Notice of Appeal. A notice of appeal must (1) be titled a notice of appeal, (2) specify the party or parties seeking the review, (3) designate the decision or part of decision which the party wants reviewed, and (4) name the appellate court to which the review is taken.

The party filing the notice of appeal should attach to the notice of appeal a copy of the signed order or judgment from which the appeal is made, and, in a criminal case in which two or more defendants were joined for trial by order of the trial court, provide the names and superior court cause numbers of all codefendants. In a criminal case where the defendant is not represented by counsel at trial, the trial court clerk shall attach a copy of the judgment and sentence, the order of indigency, if applicable, and any service documents with the notice as provided in rule 5.3(j).

(b) Content of Notice for Discretionary Review. A notice for discretionary review must comply in content and form with the requirements for a notice of appeal, except that it should be titled a notice for discretionary review.

A party seeking discretionary review of a decision of a court of limited jurisdiction should include the name of the district or municipal court and the cause number for which review is sought.

(c) Identification of Parties, Counsel, and Address of Defendant in Criminal Case. The party seeking review should include on the notice of appeal the name and address of the attorney for each of the parties. In a criminal case the attorney for the defendant should also notify the appellate court clerk of the defendant's address, by placing this information on the notice. The attorney for a defendant in a criminal case must also keep the appellate court clerk advised of any changes in defendant's address during review.

(d) Multiple Parties Filing Notice. More than one party may join in filing a single notice of appeal or notice for discretionary review.

(e) Notices Directed to More Than One Case. If cases have been consolidated for trial, or have been tried together even though not consolidated for trial, separate notices for each case or a single notice for more than one case may be filed. A single notice for more than one case will be given the same effect as if a separate notice had been filed for each case. If cases have not been consolidated for trial or have not been tried together, separate notices must be filed.

(f) Defects in Form of Notice. The appellate court will disregard defects in the form of a notice of appeal or a notice for discretionary review if the notice clearly reflects an intent by a party to seek review.

(g) Notices Directed to More Than One Court. If a notice of appeal or a notice for discretionary review is filed which is directed to the Court of Appeals and a notice is filed in the same case which is directed to the Supreme Court, the case will be treated as if all notices were directed to the Supreme Court.

(h) Amendment of Notice Directed to Portion of Decision. In order to do justice, the appellate court may, on its own initiative or on the motion of a party, permit an amendment of a notice to include (i) additional parts of a trial court decision, or (ii) subsequent acts of the trial court that relate to the act designated in the original notice of discretionary review. If the amendment is permitted, the record should be supplemented as provided in rule 9.10. The appellate court may condition the amendment on appropriate terms, including payment of a compensatory award under rule 18.9. An amendment extends the time allowed to seek cross review only of those additional parts of the decision or subsequent acts, and such notice seeking cross review must be filed within the later of (1) 14 days after service of the amended notice filed by the other party, or (2) the time within which notice must be given as provided by rule 5.2(a), (b), (d), or (e).

(i) Notice by Fewer Than All Parties on a Side--Joinder. If there are multiple parties on a side of a case and fewer than all of the parties on that side of the case timely file a notice of appeal or notice for discretionary review, the appellate court will grant relief only (1) to a party who has timely filed a notice, (2) to a party who has been joined as provided in this section or (3) to a party if demanded by the necessities of the case. The appellate court will permit the joinder on review of a party who did not give notice only if the party's rights or duties are derived through the rights or duties of a party who timely filed a notice or if the party's rights or duties are dependent upon the appellate court determination of the rights or duties of a party who timely filed a notice.

(j) Assistance to Defendant in Criminal Case or Party Entitled to Review at Public Expense. Trial counsel for a defendant in a criminal case or party entitled to review at public expense is responsible for filing any appropriate notice of appeal, notice for discretionary review, and motion for order of indigency under rule 15.2. If such a defendant or party is not represented by counsel at trial, the trial court clerk shall, if requested by a defendant or party in open court or in writing, supply a notice of appeal form, a notice for discretionary review form, or a form for a motion for order of indigency, and file the forms upon completion by the defendant or party. The clerk shall transmit the forms and all related orders to the appellate court.

[Originally effective July 1, 1976; amended effective September 1, 1985; September 1, 1986; September 1, 1990; September 1, 1994; September 1, 1998; September 1, 2010; September 1, 2014.]

References

Form 1, Notice of Appeal; Form 2, Notice for Discretionary Review; Rule 3.3, Consolidation of Cases; Rule 4.2, Direct Review of Trial Court Decision by Supreme Court.

RAP 5.4: FILING AND SERVICE OF NOTICE

(a) Filing of Notice by Clerk of Trial Court. The clerk of the trial court shall within 14 days of the filing of a notice of appeal or notice for discretionary review file a copy of the notice along with any proof or affidavit of service filed for the notice with the appellate court designated in the notice and notify that court whether the filing fee has been paid. The clerk shall indicate on the notice in the clerk's file, or on a separate paper, the date the notice and proof of service, if applicable, was mailed to the appellate court. In a case where a defendant is not represented by counsel at trial, the clerk shall also transmit the designated appellate court a copy of the judgment and sentence, order of indigency, if applicable, and any service documents. Failure by the clerk to file the notice with the appellate court has no effect on the rights of any party to review.

(b) Service of Notice by Party. The party filing the notice of appeal or notice for discretionary review shall on the same day serve a copy of the notice on each party of record and file a copy of proof of service with the appellate court designated in the notice. Failure to serve a party with notice or file proof of service does not prejudice the rights of the party seeking review, but may subject the party to a motion by the clerk of the appellate court to dismiss the appeal if not cured in a timely manner. A party prejudiced by the failure to serve the notice or to file the proof of service may move in the appellate court for appropriate relief.

[Adopted effective July 1, 1976; amended effective September 1, 1994; September 1, 1998; September 1, 2014.]

RAP 5.5: SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE IN COURT OF APPEALS

(a) Application of Rule. This rule applies only to an appeal to the Court of Appeals from a trial court decision in a civil case. A civil appeal statement or answer should be filed only if requested by the clerk in the notice given to the parties under section (b).

(b) Settlement Conference. A settlement conference may be held in a civil appeal when directed by the Court of Appeals or when all parties to the appeal agree that a conference would be beneficial. The parties should direct a request for a settlement conference in writing to the clerk of the court. If a settlement conference is requested by all parties, or directed by the Court of Appeals, the clerk of the court will then give notice to the parties of the date, time, and place of the conference; the name of the judge, judge pro tempore, or commissioner who will conduct the conference; and whether the parties are required to attend the conference. The clerk will also advise the parties if a civil appeal statement or answer is required and, if so, the date by which the documents should be filed.

(c) Form of Civil Appeal Statement. The statement should be captioned "Civil Appeal Statement," contain the title of the case as provided in rule 3.4, and contain under appropriate headings and in the order here indicated:

(1) Nature of Case and Decision. A short statement of the substance of the case below and the basis for the trial court decision.

(2) Issues Presented for Review. A statement of each issue the party intends to present for review by the Court of Appeals.

(3) Relief Sought in Court of Appeals. The relief the party seeks in the Court of Appeals.

(4) Trial Court. The name of the court from which the appeal was taken.

(5) Judge. The name of the trial court judge who made the decision which is being reviewed.

(6) Date of Decision. The date the decision was entered in the trial court.

(7) Postdecision Motions. A statement of each postdecision motion made in the trial court including the nature of the motion, the date the motion was made, the decision on the motion, and the date the decision was entered.

(8) Notice of Appeal. The date the notice of appeal was filed. A copy of the notice should be attached to the statement.

(9) Counsel. The name, address, and telephone number of counsel for each party.

(10) Method of Disposition in Trial Court. A statement of the method used to decide the case in the trial court.

(11) Relief Granted by Trial Court. A short statement of the relief granted by the trial court.

(12) Relief Denied by Trial Court. A short statement of the relief sought by the party making the statement which was denied by the trial court.

(13) Certificate of Counsel. A statement signed by counsel for the party filing the statement certifying that the appeal is taken in good faith; the appeal is not taken for the purpose of delay; and that the party represented by counsel is or is not prepared to take all steps immediately to complete the appeal. If the party is not prepared to take all steps immediately to complete the appeal, the certificate of counsel must state the reason(s) why.

(d) Form of Answer to Civil Appeal Statement. The answer should include any modifications to the civil appeal statement that the respondent feels are necessary to give the settlement conference judge a fair presentation of the matters material to settlement of the case. To the extent reasonably necessary to meet this objective, the answer should correct any errors in the civil appeal statement, and present any new issues or modify those presented in the civil appeal statement.

(e) (Reserved.)

(f) Stay Pending Settlement Conference. Unless the notice of the settlement conference states otherwise, a party who has received a notice of settlement conference is not required to take any further steps to complete the review until the settlement conference is concluded. After the settlement conference is completed, the clerk or a commissioner or the settlement judge will establish the dates within which the remaining steps in the review should be completed.

(g) Attendance at Settlement Conference. The attorney for each party, and the party if the notice requires it, must attend the settlement conference on the date, time, and place specified in the clerk's notice. Those in attendance should be ready to consider seriously the possibility of settlement, limitation of the issues to be presented for review, and other matters that may promote the prompt and fair disposition of the appeal.

(h) Settlement Conference Order. If the parties agree to settle the case, to limit the issues, or to other matters to promote the prompt and fair disposition of the appeal, the settlement judge or commissioner may enter an order consistent with that agreement. If the settlement conference order fully settles the case, the clerk of the Court of Appeals will immediately issue the mandate to the trial court with directions to enter judgment as indicated in the order. In all other cases the order is binding on the parties during the review proceeding, unless the appellate court otherwise directs on its own initiative or on motion of a party for good cause shown and on those terms the appellate court deems appropriate.

(i) Sanctions. If a party or counsel for a party fails to comply with this rule or to comply with a settlement conference order, the Court of Appeals may impose sanctions or dismiss the review proceeding as provided in rule 18.9.

(j) Settlement Conference Judge May Be Disqualified. The settlement conference judge may hear the appeal on the merits unless (1) the judge decides the best interests of justice would be served by refraining from hearing the case on the merits, or (2) a party disqualifies the judge by request to the clerk of the appellate court. A party may disqualify the judge without cause. Each clerk of the Court of Appeals shall adopt and implement a procedure to preserve the confidentiality of the identity of a party who disqualifies the judge.

References

Form 21, Civil Appeal Statement.