Washington Code 46.63.130 – Issue of process by court of limited jurisdiction
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Notwithstanding any other provisions of law governing service of process in civil cases, a court of limited jurisdiction having jurisdiction over an alleged traffic infraction may issue process anywhere within the state.
[ 1980 c 128 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1980 c 128: See notes following RCW 46.63.060.
Terms Used In Washington Code 46.63.130
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.