Governor Inslee's Stay Home, Stay Healthy declaration does appear to mean Parenting Plans should continue to be followed. If things take a down turn because of the COVID-19 virus, it is possible this may change. This page will be updated as needed. A number of county courts (not Clallam) have issued orders requiring that Parenting Plans must be followed absent an emergency … [Read more...] about Parenting Plans and COVID-19
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Trial and settlement conference settings
Although all trials have been cancelled because of COVID-19, the Clallam County Superior Court is allowing them to be reset. This applies to both civil and criminal trials. For civil cases, including family law cases, new trial settings and re-settings can be done at the usual time, 8:45 a.m. on Friday mornings, but only by telephone. Appearances at the clerk's window are … [Read more...] about Trial and settlement conference settings
Settlement Conferences cancelled – COVID-19
Clallam County Superior Court has determined that until April 24, 2020, all family law settlement conferences will be stricken and may not be reset until restrictions are lifted. No new settlement conferences may be set. If cases are resolved by parties on their own, agreed orders can still be presented for review and signature. … [Read more...] about Settlement Conferences cancelled – COVID-19
COVID-19: Clallam Superior Court Emergency Order #1 – Significant courthouse changes
Updated May 6, 2020. The Clallam County Superior Court will now allow bench trials (non-jury), but only if both parties to the case agree. Contact your attorney or the Court Clerk for details about this option. Updated March 25, 2020. The Clallam County Superior Court has issued Emergency Order #1 (EO1) designed to reduce social contacts and the spread of the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Clallam Superior Court Emergency Order #1 – Significant courthouse changes
Superior Court Clerk drop box for filing – COVID-19
The Clallam County Superior Court Clerk's office will now accept documents for filing and bench copies to be delivered in the grey courthouse dropbox in the drive through area in front of the courthouse. Documents placed in the box before noon will be filed the same day. This change is in response to COVID-19, and may be rescinded at a later date. The following is the notice … [Read more...] about Superior Court Clerk drop box for filing – COVID-19
Free legal clinic April 25th, 2020
Clallam-Jefferson County Probono Lawyers Presents: Law at the Mason, a free drop in legal clinic open to the public and offering one-on-one consultations with a lawyer. This general legal clinic runs from 10AM to 12PM at the Masonic lodge, 622 South Lincoln street in Port Angeles, and provides a free, drop in, legal advice clinic, for low income residents of Clallam and … [Read more...] about Free legal clinic April 25th, 2020
SUPERSEDED: COVID-19 and Clallam Superior Court changes
The emergency order described in this post has been superseded by an emergency order from the Washington State Supreme Court. The Clallam County Superior Court has implemented changes to court proceedings to help combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus effective March 12, 2020, including new call-in and ex parte procedures. At this time, courts in King and other counties … [Read more...] about SUPERSEDED: COVID-19 and Clallam Superior Court changes
Free legal clinic in Forks April 4, 2020
This free legal clinic will offer a presentation on immigration rights, and then legal advice on immigration and other issues. It is presented by the Clallam-Jefferson Pro Bono Lawyers, the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington, and the Northwest Immigration Rights Project. Date: April 4, 2020Time: 2 pm to 5 pmLocation: Concerned Citizens Family Center, 945 South Forks … [Read more...] about Free legal clinic in Forks April 4, 2020