Jones v. Department of Corrections

The Department of Corrections, pursuant to RAP 2.3, sought discretionary review of an order of the Thurston County Superior Court, which reversed the Personnel Appeals Board's affirmance of Lacy Jones' dismissal from public employment. We granted review.1 The Department argues here that the trial court erred in (1) concluding that it had jurisdiction to entertain Jones' appeal from the Board's decision, and (2) concluding that the decision of the Board was arbitrary and capricious. We hold that the trial court erred in ruling that it had subject matter jurisdiction and, therefore, we reverse…