Finding up-to-date information about procedures in District and Municipal courts–what our State collectively calls Courts of Limited Jurisdiction–is always difficult so we were very happy to see the arrival of AOC’s new Manual for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (12/2009).  The Manual includes substantial sections on civil, criminal and special proceedings such as domestic violence but it also includes sections about the history of limited jurisdiction courts in Washington, RALJ and De Novo appeals, contempt of court, fish and wildlife violations and even a small section on legal research.  It’s an excellent addition to the other materials we use for research in this area and something you should review if you are working with a District or Municipal court.  The Manual is not available directly on the Internet but is shelved in both of our branches at KFW 516 .C68 M36.