2.56.040 - Distribution of work of courts by chief justice. - Washington Statutes

Distribution of work of courts by chief justice.

The chief justice shall consider all recommendations of the administrator for the assignment of judges, and, in the discretion of the chief justice, direct any judge whose calendar, in the judgment of the chief justice, will permit, to hold court in any county or district where need therefor exists, to the end that the courts of this state shall function with maximum efficiency, and that the work of other courts shall be equitably distributed. It shall be the duty of every judge to obey such direction of the chief justice unless excused by the chief justice for sufficient cause.

[2005 c 182 § 1; 1957 c 259 § 4.]

Notes:Visiting judge: RCW 2.08.140 through 2.08.170, 2.08.200.