State v. Sodorff

— Defendant appeals from an order in superior court dismissing his appeal from district court.

Upon his conviction in District Court, the defendant gave oral notice of appeal. He subsequently filed a written notice of appeal, but failed to comply with JCrR 6.01(b), which requires that notice of appeal be served upon the attorney “for the party in whose favor judgment was entered,” i.e., the State. The prosecuting attorney, noting this oversight, filed a motion in the Superior Court to dismiss the appeal.

The Superior Court Judge, recognizing the rule as set down in State v. Carmody, 75 Wn.2d…