Wash. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. SAR 9
As amended through August 27, 2024
The position of Associate Chief Justice shall be held by the senior Justice of the court, other than the Chief Justice. In the event the senior Justice declines to serve in that position, the next most senior Justice shall be designated as Associate Chief Justice. The Associate Chief Justice shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Chief Justice during the absence or inability of the Chief Justice to act.
Wash. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. SAR 9