In counties with a population of more than one hundred thousand, arbitration of civil actions under this chapter shall be required. In counties with a population of one hundred thousand or less, the superior court of the county, by majority vote of the judges thereof, or the county legislative authority may authorize arbitration of civil actions under this chapter.
RCW 7.06.010
Authorization.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 119 Wash. 2d 151 - Barnett v. Hicks (1992)
Most recently applied in 119 Wash. 2d 151 - Barnett v. Hicks (May 1992)
2018 c 36 s 1; 2005 c 472 s 1; 2002 c 338 s 1; 1991 c 363 s 7; 1984 c 258 s 511; 1979 c 103 s 1.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.