How do I obtain a copy of the appellate court’s opinion?

If you want to obtain a copy of the opinion issued by the appellate court in Washington, you can access it in several ways. First, you can contact the clerk of the court in which the case was heard and ask for a copy. Usually, the court’s website will have the opinion published. Alternatively, you can look up the opinion at the Washington State Law Library. The library may also be able to provide a copy. You can also obtain a copy of the opinion and other related documents from the Washington State Courts website. Finally, many opinions, as well as other appellate court documents, are available in book form from legal bookstores or online. No matter what method you use to obtain a copy of the opinion, be sure to clearly identify the case you are looking for, as that will make it easier to find the opinion.

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