RCW 36.01.050
Venue of actions by or against counties.
(1) All actions against any county may be commenced in the superior court of such county, or in the superior court of either of the two nearest judicial districts. All actions by any county shall be commenced in the superior court of the county in which the defendant resides, or in either of the two judicial districts nearest to the county bringing the action.
(2) The determination of the nearest judicial districts is measured by the travel time between county seats using major surface routes, as determined by the administrative office of the courts.
(3) Any provision in a public works contract with any county that requires actions arising under the contract to be commenced in the superior court of the county is against public policy and the provision is void and unenforceable. This subsection shall not be construed to void any contract provision requiring a dispute arising under the contract to be submitted to arbitration.
[ 2015 c 138 § 1; 2005 c 282 § 42; 2000 c 244 § 1; 1997 c 401 § 1; 1963 c 4 § 36.01.050. Prior: 1854 p 329 § 6; No RRS.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 36.01 - General Provisions.
36.01.030 - Powers—How exercised.
36.01.040 - Conveyances for use of county.
36.01.050 - Venue of actions by or against counties.
36.01.060 - County liable for certain court costs.
36.01.070 - Probation and parole services.
36.01.080 - Parking facilities—Construction, operation and rental charges.
36.01.085 - Economic development programs.
36.01.090 - Tourist promotion.
36.01.095 - Emergency medical services—Authorized—Fees.
36.01.100 - Ambulance service authorized—Restriction.
36.01.104 - Levy for emergency medical care and services.
36.01.120 - Foreign trade zones—Legislative finding, intent.
36.01.130 - Controls on rent for residential structures—Prohibited—Exceptions.
36.01.150 - Facilitating recovery from Mt. St. Helens eruption—Scope of local government action.
36.01.160 - Penalty for act constituting a crime under state law—Limitation.
36.01.170 - Administration of trusts benefiting school districts.
36.01.180 - Zoo and aquarium advisory authority—Constitution—Terms.
36.01.190 - Initial meeting of zoo and aquarium advisory authority—Expenditure of funds—Powers.
36.01.230 - Cooperative watershed management.
36.01.240 - Regulation of financial transactions—Limitations.
36.01.250 - Environmental mitigation activities.
36.01.260 - Urban forestry ordinances.
36.01.270 - Contractors—Authority of county to verify registration and report violations.
36.01.280 - Community athletics programs—Sex discrimination prohibited.
36.01.310 - Accessible community advisory committees.
36.01.330 - Failing septic systems—Connection to public sewer systems—Appeals process.
36.01.340 - Final determination on state highway permit projects.
36.01.350 - Removal of restrictive covenants—Hearing, notice.
36.01.360 - Telecommunications services and facilities authorized—Requirements.