In her first public statements since being put on leave, a whistleblower judge argued it is critical for those in her position — deciding cases filed against state agencies — to be allowed to make decisions independent of the agencies’ leaders.
"It would be a travesty to allow Washington's administrative justice system to operate in a manner which denies appellants their right to due process,” Patricia Petersen said Monday in testimony before the state Senate Law and Justice Committee.
“Parties…
In her first public statements since being put on leave, a whistleblower judge argued it is critical for those in her position — deciding cases filed against state agencies — to be allowed to make decisions independent of the agencies’ leaders.
"It would be a travesty to allow Washington's administrative justice system to operate in a manner which denies appellants their right to due process,” Patricia Petersen said Monday in testimony before the state Senate Law and Justice Committee.
“Parties…