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Washington Court Of Appeals

MUNICIPAL LAW, JUDGES – Spokane County voters elect district court judges in county-wide elections, and municipal judges in city-wide elections. As a result, district judges lack the authority to preside, by designation, over municipal court proceedings. City of Spokane v. Rothwell.

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