The bill amends several sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to update court rules and procedures, align statutes with existing court rules, and make technical corrections. Notably, it raises the threshold for charging malicious mischief in the second degree from $250 to $750, modifies the response time for civil infractions from fifteen days to 30 days (or 33 days if served by mail), and changes the filing deadline for notices of infraction from 48 hours to five days. Additionally, it introduces a provision allowing individuals to request a payment plan for monetary penalties associated with civil infractions, mandating that courts enter into such plans if the individual demonstrates an inability to pay.

The bill also repeals RCW 2.56.190, which pertains to the distribution of legal financial obligations, and establishes a new requirement for the state treasurer to distribute funds to counties for clerk collection budgets by October 1st each year, based on a formula recommended by the Washington Association of County Officials. These changes aim to streamline court processes and improve the management of civil infractions and financial obligations.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 9A.48.100, 7.80.070, 7.80.050, 7.80.120, 2.56.190, 7.105.105
Substitute bill: 9A.48.100, 7.80.070, 7.80.050, 7.80.120, 2.56.190
Bill as passed Legislature: 9A.48.100, 7.80.070, 7.80.050, 7.80.120, 2.56.190
Session law: 9A.48.100, 7.80.070, 7.80.050, 7.80.120, 2.56.190