What is the process for filing a petition for rehearing?
In Washington State, the process for filing a petition for rehearing from an appellate court decision is as follows. First, you must file a motion for rehearing within 15 days of the appellate court’s decision. This motion must explain why a rehearing should be granted. The court may require a brief to accompany the motion. Second, if the appellate court grants your motion for rehearing, the court will inform both parties of the date the rehearing will take place. At that time, both parties may present arguments in support of their positions. The court may also require both parties to submit additional evidence in support of their arguments. Third, after both parties have presented their evidence and arguments, the appellate court will issue a decision. It may modify the original decision, or it may leave it unchanged. Finally, if either party is unhappy with the decision of the appellate court, they may be able to appeal to the Washington Supreme Court. The party must again file a motion for rehearing and provide additional evidence or argument in support of their position. The Supreme Court may then grant or deny the rehearing.
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