State v. Blank

Paul C. Blank objects to the inclusion of certain items in a cost bill filed by the State of Washington after it prevailed in the underlying appeal of this criminal case. At issue is the application of a new statute, RCW 10.73.160, which permits State recoupment of fees for court-appointed counsel and of expenses incurred in producing a verbatim report of proceedings and clerk’s papers. Initially, a commissioner of this court considered the cost bill, as provided by RAP 14.2. The commissioner referred the matter to a panel of judges. We hold that RCW 10.73.160.applies retroactively, and we…