Legal Opinion
State Ex Rel. Farmer v. Edmonds Municipal Court
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided December 8, 1980No. 9021-6-IPublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCallow, C.J.
We are asked to decide whether cities which have adopted the optional municipal code may establish police courts pursuant to RCW 35A.20 even if such cities are situated in counties which have adopted the justice court act of 1961. We hold that they may not.
The appellants were cited for separate infractions of driving while intoxicated within the Edmonds city limits. The applicable Edmonds municipal ordinance is identical to RCW 46.61.506, and provides for mandatory jail sentences for those found guilty. The appellants' motions for jury trials were denied, and writs of review to superior court…
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