STATE LAW LIBRARY

RCW 27.20
in effect

RCW 27.20.030 Library part of judicial branch.

The state law library shall be a part of the judicial branch of state government and shall be under the exclusive jurisdiction and control of the supreme court. The state law library shall be a part of the judicial branch of state government and shall be under the exclusive jurisdiction and control of the supreme court.

RCW 27.20.040 State law librarian and assistants — Appointment, tenure, compensation.

The supreme court shall appoint a state law librarian, who may be removed at its pleasure. The librarian shall receive such compensation only as shall be fixed by the court. The court may also appoint and fix the salaries of such assistants and clerical personnel as may be required. The supreme court shall appoint a state law librarian, who may be removed at its pleasure. The librarian shall receive such compensation only as shall be fixed by the court. The court may also appoint and fix the salaries of such assistants and clerical personnel as may be required.

RCW 27.20.050 Duties of law librarian.

The duties of the state law librarian shall be as prescribed by statute and by rules of court. The duties of the state law librarian shall be as prescribed by statute and by rules of court.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=27.20&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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