As amended through November 7, 2024
Rule 22 - Disclosure and Discovery(a)Disclosure.(1) Required disclosure. Within fourteen days after the filing of the answer, disciplinary counsel shall disclose to respondent or respondent's lawyer the records identified by the commission pursuant to Rule 17(d)(4)(C), unless otherwise provided by commission protective order.(2) Upon written demand after the time for filing an answer has expired, the commission and respondent will each disclose within fourteen days thereof, or such additional time as the commission may allow, with a continuing obligation of disclosure thereafter, the following: (A) Names and addresses of all witnesses whose testimony that party expects to offer at the hearing;(B) A brief summary of the expected testimony of each witness;(C) Copies of signed or electronically or stenographically recorded statements of anticipated witnesses; and(D) Copies of documentary evidence which may be offered.(3) Witnesses or documentary evidence not disclosed may be excluded from evidence.(b) Discovery following statement of charges.(1) The taking of depositions, the requests for admissions, and all other discovery procedures authorized by Rules 26 through 37 of the Superior Court Civil Rules are available only upon stipulation or prior permission of the presiding officer upon a showing of good cause.(2) Absent good cause, all discovery shall be completed within sixty days of the filing of the answer.(3) Disputes concerning discovery shall be determined by the commission or presiding officer before whom the matter is pending. These decisions of the commission may not be appealed before the entry of the final order.Wash. Commi. Jud. Cond. R. Proce. 22