Rule RAP 14.3 - Expenses Allowed as Costs(a) Generally. Only statutory attorney fees and the reasonable expenses actually incurred by a party for the following items that were reasonably necessary for review may be awarded to a party as costs: (1) preparation of the original and one copy of the report of proceedings,(2) copies of the clerk's papers,(3) transmittal of the record on review,(4) expenses incurred in superseding the decision of the trial court, but not ordinarily greater than the usual cost of a commercial surety bond,(5) the charges of the clerk for reproduction of briefs, petitions, and motions,(7) such other sums as provided by statute. If a party has incurred an expense for one of the designated items, the item is presumed to have been reasonably necessary for review, which presumption is rebuttable. The amount paid by a party for the designated item is presumed reasonable, which presumption is rebuttable.(b) Special Rule for Indigent Review. An Indigent may not recover costs from the State for expenses paid with public funds as provided in Title 15. The clerk or commissioner will claim costs due from other parties that reimburse the State for expenses paid with public funds as provided in Title 15.References
Rule 18.1, Attorney Fees and Expenses; RCW 4.84.080(2), Schedule of Attorneys'T Fees.
Wash. R. App. P. RAP 14.3
Adopted effective 7/1/1976; Amended effective 7/2/1976; 9/1/1985; 9/1/1994; 9/1/2010; 6/27/2023.