46.63.080 - Hearings -- Rules of procedure -- Counsel.

Hearings — Rules of procedure — Counsel.

(1) Procedures for the conduct of all hearings provided for in this chapter may be established by rule of the supreme court.

     (2) Any person subject to proceedings under this chapter may be represented by counsel.

     (3) The attorney representing the state, county, city, or town may appear in any proceedings under this chapter but need not appear, notwithstanding any statute or rule of court to the contrary.

[1981 c 19 § 2; 1979 ex.s. c 136 § 10.]

Notes: Severability -- 1981 c 19: See note following RCW 46.63.020.

Effective date -- Severability -- 1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following RCW 46.63.010.