Public Defense Improvement Program

Washington State Supreme Court Standards for Indigent Defense

Rules, Certification Forms, and Orders

• Superior Court Criminal Rule 3.1 - Rule  |  Standard 
• Criminal Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction 3.1 - Rule  |  Standard 
• Juvenile Court Rule 9.2 - Rule  |  Standard 
• Mental Proceedings Rule 2.1- Rule | Standard
•   Sample Attorney Certification Form- Updated August 2013 
•   Sample Attorney Certification Form- Updated August 2013
• Washington Supreme Court Orders Regarding Standards for Indigent Defense

Tools and Resources 

• Frequently Asked Questions
•   OPD Model Misdemeanor Case Weighting Policy
• Calculators for Measuring Caseloads
•   2019 Audit of Compliance with the Standards [PDF]
•   Report on Implementation of the Standards (2013)
• Judicial Webinar (2012)