Washington Supreme Court Standards for Indigent Defense
- Superior Court Criminal Rule 3.1 Stds - Rule | Standard [PDF]
- Criminal Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction 3.1 Stds - Rule | Standard [PDF]
- Juvenile Court Rule 9.2 Stds - Rule | Standard [PDF]
- Sample Attorney Certification Form - Updated January 2024 [PDF]
- Washington Supreme Court Orders Regarding the Standards
- Frequently Asked Questions
Reports, Policies, and Tools
- Caseload Calculators
- Policy- Model Misdemeanor Case Weighting [PDF]
- Report- 2019 Audit of Trial-Level Compliance with the Standards for Indigent Defense [PDF]
- Report- 2013 Implementation of Standards for Indigent Defense [PDF]
- Report - Juveniles Sentenced as Adults in Washington State, 2009-2019 [PDF]
Washington State Bar Association Standards and Performance Guidelines
- NEW!!! WSBA Standards for Indigent Defense Services (revised 3/2024)
- WSBA Standards for Indigent Defense Services (revised 1/2021)
- WSBA Performance Guidelines for Criminal Defense Representation
- WSBA Performance Guidelines for Juvenile Offense Representation
- WSBA Performance Guidelines for Civil Commitment Proceedings