Bill > SB5868

This bill increases the number of superior court judges in two Washington state counties: Skagit County and Yakima County. Specifically, the bill amends the existing Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 2.08.063 to increase the number of superior court judges in Skagit County from four to five judges, and in Yakima County from eight to nine judges. These additional judges will help manage the judicial workload in these counties, potentially reducing court backlogs and improving the efficiency of the judicial system. The bill does not provide detailed rationale for the increase, but such additions are typically made when a county's population growth, case volume, or complexity of legal proceedings necessitates more judicial resources. The change will take effect according to standard legislative procedures once the bill is signed into law.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5868&Year=2025&Initiative=false