Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.085 (2026)

Oath of judges

✓ current as of May 2026
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The several judges of the court of appeals, before entering upon the duties of their office, shall take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be), that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Washington, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of the office of judge of the court of appeals of the State of Washington to the best of my ability." Which oath or affirmation may be administered by any person authorized to administer oaths, a certificate whereof shall be affixed thereto by the person administering the oath. And the oath or affirmation so certified shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state.
[ 1971 c 81 s 182.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1998–2023 · leading case: Trohimovich v. State, 952 P.2d 192 (Wash. Ct. App. 1998).
Trohimovich v. State, 952 P.2d 192 (Wash. Ct. App. 1998). “RCW 2.06.085; RCW 43.01.020. Trohimovich claims that the Court of Appeals was not properly created because the oath required by state law is separate and apart from the oath required by 4 U.”
Does 1, 2, 4, 5, Appellants/cross-respondents V. Sam Sueoka, Respondents/cross-appellants (Wash. Ct. App. 2023). “’” RCW 2.06.085. Each panel member views the methods of analyses employed herein and the decisions reached as being in accord with this oath.”
Trohimovich v. State, 952 P.2d 192 (Wash. Ct. App. 1998). “RCW 2.06.085; RCW 43.01.020. Trohimovich claims that the Court of Appeals was not properly created because the oath required by state law is separate and apart from the oath required by 4 U.”
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