Audits

GR 5 AUDITS The judicial branch of the government of the State of Washington is a separate and co-equal division of said state government. The funds for operation of the judicial branch and many funds which pass through the courts are public funds of the state and/or of various subdivisions, agencies, or municipalities of the state. Every court in this state must, upon demand, submit all financial records of such court to the State Auditor or their agents for inspection and audit, as to all funds received, disbursed, or in possession of said court. [Adopted effective February 8, 1977. Amended effective January 1, 2023.]