After January 1, 1985, cities and towns with a population of four hundred thousand or less which are operating a municipal court under Title 35 or 35A RCW shall operate the court pursuant to this chapter. In the alternative, a city or town may establish a municipal department of a district court under chapter 3.46 RCW.

     Municipal judges holding office on July 1, 1984, shall continue to hold office until expiration of their term or January 1, 1986, whichever occurs first.

[1984 c 258 § 102.]

NOTES:

     Court Improvement Act of 1984 -- Effective dates -- Severability -- Short title -- 1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.

     Application -- 1984 c 258 §§ 101-139: See note following RCW 3.50.005.