2.08.240 - Limit of time for decision. - Washington Statutes

Limit of time for decision.

Every case submitted to a judge of a superior court for his decision shall be decided by him within ninety days from the submission thereof: PROVIDED, That if within said period of ninety days a rehearing shall have been ordered, then the period within which he is to decide shall commence at the time the cause is submitted upon such rehearing, and upon wilful failure of any such judge so to do, he shall be deemed to have forfeited his office.

[1890 p 344 § 12; RRS § 39.]

Notes:Decisions, when to be made: State Constitution Art. 4 § 20.

Payment of county's portion: RCW 2.08.100.