Jan 22, 2025 · Welcome to the online edition of Supreme Court News! This service compiles links to news that focus on the Washington State Supreme Court. Articles are posted each day and are organized by topic. Each link will take you directly to the resource's website.

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Jan 14, 2025 · Police & Courts State and gun shop clash at WA Supreme Court over high-capacity magazine ban The state law prohibits the sale of gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. Justices must decide whether it infringes on residents’ constitutional rights.

The Washington Supreme Court has issued a new Order concerning emergency measures put in place for safe court operations during the COVID pandemic. The new Order rescinds many of those measures effective November 1, 2022.

Nov 9, 2021 · SEATTLE (AP) — One year after saying virtual life sentences are unconstitutional for teenage killers, the Washington Supreme Court changed course Thursday in a split ruling that drew irate dissents from four justices.

Jan 13, 2025 · After a narrow election victory in November, Sal Mungia has joined the Washington state Supreme Court. A new chief justice was also sworn in.

Nov 13, 2024 · Supporters and opponents of a proposal to slash public defender caseloads in Washington made their closing arguments to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday.

Mar 15, 2024 · The bar exam will no longer be required to become a lawyer in Washington, the state Supreme Court ruled in a pair of orders Friday. The court approved alternative ways to show competency and...

Nov 12, 2024 · On Sept. 5, 2024, the Washington Supreme Court entered an order adopting revised proposed amendments to Civil Rule (CR) 26—General Provisions Governing …

6 days ago · Supreme Court takes up student borrower defense case in Biden loan forgiveness saga