LCR 58. ENTRY OF JUDGMENT

        (a) When. 
                    (1) Judgments and Orders to Be Filed Forthwith. Any order, judgment or decree which has been signed by the Court shall not be taken from the Courthouse, but must be filed forthwith by the attorney obtaining it with the Clerk's office or with the Clerk in the courtroom.
        (b) Effective Time. 
                    (1) Effective on Filing in Clerk's Office. Judgments, orders and decrees shall be effective from the time of filing in the Clerk's central office.
                    (2) Evaluation and Treatment Orders. Orders issued pursuant to RCW 71.05.150(2) to detain a person to a designated evaluation and treatment facility for not more than seventy-two-hour evaluation and treatment period, shall be effective immediately from the time of issuance.

Official Comment:

“The court deleted LCR 58(c) as unnecessary. This issue is addressed by the best evidence rule.”

[Amended effective January 22, 2008, September 1, 2011]