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WA SB5913

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nikki Torres

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RCW 10.101.030 to change the guidance source for local public defense standards from Washington State Bar Association guidelines to Washington state court rules
  • Requires local legislative authorities to comply with Washington state court rules for public defense services, if practicable
  • Allows counties and cities to incorporate Washington State Bar Association standards only when they do not conflict with court rules
  • Removes language directing local authorities to use Bar Association standards as their primary guidelines for adopting public defense standards

Legislative Description

Clarifying public defense caseload standards for local jurisdictions.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Law & Justice1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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