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Wash. Rev. Code § 50.32.120 (2026)

Procedure for judicial review

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Judicial review of a decision of the commissioner involving the review of an appeals tribunal decision may be had only in accordance with the procedural requirements of RCW 34.05.570.
[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 158 s 16; 1971 c 81 s 119; 1945 c 35 s 128; Rem. Supp. 1945 s 9998-266. Prior: 1943 c 127 s 4; 1941 c 253 s 4; 1939 c 214 s 4; 1937 c 162 s 6.]

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Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 158: See note following RCW 50.08.020.
Appeals: Chapter 4.88 RCW.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 51 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1962–2024 · leading case: Stewart v. Emp't Sec. Dep't, 419 P.3d 838 (Wash. 2018).
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Stewart v. Emp't Sec. Dep't, 419 P.3d 838 (Wash. 2018). · cites it 11× “" RCW 50.32.120(emphasis added). Where these more specific statutes apply, they must be given effect over RCW 50.”
Shoreline Cmty. Coll. Dist. No. 7 v. Emp. Sec. Dep't, 842 P.2d 938 (Wash. 1993). · cites it 2× “I We begin by determining the appropriate standard of review. The Employment Security Act (Act) allows for judicial review of the Commissioner's decision "only in accordance with the procedural requirements of RCW 34.”
MacEy v. Dep't of Emp. Sec., 752 P.2d 372 (Wash. 1988). · cites it 2× “130(6), authorizes reversal of the administrative decision "if the substantial rights of the petitioners may have been prejudiced because the administrative findings, inferences, conclusions, or decisions are", among others, "(d) affected by other error of law; or (e) clearly…”
Pennsylvania Life Ins. v. Dep't of Emp. Sec., 645 P.2d 693 (Wash. 1982). “04), as required by RCW 50.32.120. Under RCW 34.04.130 the only authority of the court in granting relief is to affirm the decision of the agency, reverse it, or remand it for further proceedings.”
Reninger v. Dept. of Corr., 901 P.2d 325 (Wash. Ct. App. 1995). “sive, nor binding, nor admissible as evidence in any separate action outside the scope of Title 50 RCW between an individual and the individual's present or prior employer before an arbitrator, court, or judge of this state or the United States, regardless of whether the prior…”
Carver v. State, 197 P.3d 678 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008). “sive, nor binding, nor admissible as evidence in any separate action outside the scope of Title 50 RCW between an individual and the individual's present or prior employer before an arbitrator, court, or judge of this state or the United States, regardless of whether the prior…”
Carver v. State, 147 Wash. App. 567 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008). “sive, nor binding, nor admissible as evidence in any separate action outside the scope of Title 50 RCW between an individual and the individual’s present or prior employer before an arbitrator, court, or judge of this state or the United States, regardless of whether the prior…”
Jennings v. Dep't of Emp. Sec., 663 P.2d 849 (Wash. Ct. App. 1983). “" 4 In reviewing the judgment of the Superior Court, we are guided by RCW 50.32.120 which provides that judicial review of the Commissioner's decision shall be in accordance with the procedures outlined in RCW 34.”
Devine v. Dep't of Emp. Sec., 614 P.2d 231 (Wash. Ct. App. 1980). “RCW 50.32.120. RCW 34.04.130(5) describes the review proceeding.”
Galvin v. Emp. Sec. Dep't, 942 P.2d 1040 (Wash. Ct. App. 1997). “The court denied ESD’s motion for reconsideration and ESD appeals. DISCUSSION Standard of Review "Judicial review of a decision of the commissioner involving the review of an appeals tribunal decision may be had only in accordance with the procedural requirements of RCW 34.”
Johnson v. Dep't of Emp. Sec., 769 P.2d 305 (Wash. 1989). “The Department appealed this decision to the Court of Appeals (Division Three), which certified the issue to this court.”
Goolsby v. Life Savers, Inc., 690 P.2d 911 (Idaho 1984). “See Wash. Rev. Code § 50.32.120 (1984 Supp.), where judicial review is governed by the Administrative Procedure Act.”
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Stewart v. Emp't Sec. Dep't, 419 P.3d 838 (Wash. 2018). “" RCW 50.32.120(emphasis added). Where these more specific statutes apply, they must be given effect over RCW 50.”
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