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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 434. Secretary of State |
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Chapter 434-180. Electronic authentication. |
Section 434-180-520. Pleadings in digital form.
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- (1) Unless the presiding officer directs otherwise, any party may file any pleading or other document in an adjudicative proceeding under this chapter in electronic form. If a pleading or document filed electronically requires a signature, that pleading or document shall be signed digitally, pursuant to a valid certificate issued by a licensed certification authority. The certification authority that issued the certificate shall not be a party to the adjudicative proceeding.(2) Service of electronic pleadings or documents by electronic transmission is effective upon receipt, except that if sent after 5:00 p.m. on a business day or at any time on a weekend or state holiday, service is effective as of 8:00 a.m. on the following business day.