RCW 35.20.180
Judges' oath of office, official bonds.
Every judge of such municipal court, before he or she enters upon the duties of his or her office, shall take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Washington, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of judge of the municipal court of the city of . . . . . . (naming such city) according to the best of my ability; and I do further certify that I do not advocate, nor am I a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the government of the United States by force or violence." The oath shall be filed in the office of the county auditor. He or she shall also give such bonds to the state and city for the faithful performance of his or her duties as may be by law or ordinance directed.
[ 2009 c 549 § 2038; 1965 c 7 § 35.20.180. Prior: 1955 c 290 § 18.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 35.20 - Municipal Courts—Cities Over Four Hundred Thousand.
35.20.020 - Sessions—Judges may act as magistrates—Night court.
35.20.030 - Jurisdiction—Maximum penalties for criminal violations—Review—Costs.
35.20.090 - Trial by jury—Juror's fees.
35.20.100 - Departments of court—Jurisdiction and venue—Presiding judge—Costs of election.
35.20.105 - Court administrator.
35.20.110 - Seal of court—Extent of process.
35.20.120 - Expenses of court.
35.20.131 - Director of traffic violations.
35.20.140 - Monthly meeting of judges—Rules and regulations of court.
35.20.150 - Election of judges—Vacancies.
35.20.155 - Municipal court commissioners—Appointment, powers.
35.20.170 - Qualifications of judges—Practice of law prohibited.
35.20.175 - Judicial officers—Disqualification.
35.20.180 - Judges' oath of office, official bonds.
35.20.200 - Judges pro tempore.
35.20.205 - Judicial officers—Hearing examiner.
35.20.220 - Powers and duties of chief clerk—Remittance by city treasurer—Interest—Disposition.
35.20.230 - Director of probation services—Probation officers—Bailiffs.
35.20.240 - First judges—Transfer of equipment.
35.20.250 - Concurrent jurisdiction with superior court and district court.
35.20.255 - Deferral or suspension of sentences—Probation—Maximum term—Transfer to another state.
35.20.258 - Sentencing—Crimes against property—Criminal history check.
35.20.260 - Subpoenas—Witness fees.
35.20.270 - Service of criminal and civil process—Jurisdiction—Costs.
35.20.280 - City trial court improvement account—Contribution by city to account—Use of funds.