Summary

• Jurisdiction: Washington

Chapter Details

A. State Materials

1. Rules

a. Rules of Professional Conduct

RPC 3.1 (frivolous positions)

RPC 3.2 (delay)

RPC 3.4 (fairness to opposing party and counsel)

RPC 3.5 (impartiality and decorum of tribunal

RPC 3.6 (trial publicity)

RPC 3.8 (special responsibilities of prosecutors)

RPC 3.9 (advocate in nonadjudicative proceedings)

RPC 4.2 (communication with represented persons)

RPC 4.3 (communication with unrepresented persons)

RPC 4.4 (respect for rights of third persons)

b. Superior Court Rules

CR 11 (signing of pleadings, etc.)

CR 26 (general discovery provisions)

CR 37 (failure to make discovery: sanctions)

CrR 3.1 (right to an assignment of lawyer)

CrR 4.7 (discovery)

c. Rules of Appellate Procedure

RAP 18.9 (violation of rules)

2. Statutes

RCW 4.84.185 (prevailing party to receive expenses for opposing frivolous action or defense)

RCW 9A.68.010 (bribery)

RCW 9A.72.090 (bribing a witness)

RCW 9A.72.120 (tampering with a witness)

RCW 9A.72.130 (intimidating a juror)

RCW 9A.72.140 (intimidating a jury)

RCW 9A.72.150 (tampering with physical evidence)

RCW 9A.72.160 (intimidating a judge)

RCW 9A.76.050-.090 (rendering criminal assistance)

RCW 9A.76.180 (intimidating a public servant)

B. Federal Materials

1. Rules

Fed. R. Civ. P. 11 (signing of pleadings, etc.)

Fed. R. Civ. P. 26 (general provisions regarding discovery)

Fed. R. Civ. P. 37 (failure to make discovery; sanctions)

Fed. R. Civ. P. 38 (frivolous appeals)

Fed. R. Civ. P. 46 (attorneys)

2. Statutes

28 U.S.C. §1912 (damages and costs on...