Qualifications of referees.

RCW 4.48.040
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A person appointed by the court as a referee or who serves as a referee with the consent of the parties shall be: (1) Qualified as a juror as provided by statute. (2) Competent as juror between the parties. (3) A duly admitted and practicing attorney. A person appointed by the court as a referee or who serves as a referee with the consent of the parties shall be: (1) Qualified as a juror as provided by statute. (2) Competent as juror between the parties. (3) A duly admitted and practicing attorney.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=4.48&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026

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