As amended throough October 10, 2024
(a) Service of papers on the commission in any matter concerning a respondent shall be given by delivering or mailing the papers to the commission's office.(b) If service is by mail, service shall be deemed complete three days after posting with the U.S. Mail, postage prepaid.(c) All documents may be filed with the commission via facsimile machine. However, filing will not be deemed accomplished unless the following procedures are strictly observed: (1) A facsimile document will be stamped "filed" by the commission only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Any transmission not completed before 5:00 p.m. will be "filed" on the following business day. The facsimile copy shall constitute the original document for all purposes.(2) All transmissions are sent at the risk of the sender.(d) Service of the statement of charges in any disciplinary or incapacity proceeding shall be made by personal service upon a respondent.Wash. Commi. Jud. Cond. R. Proce. 13