Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Simon Barnhart today, May 7, 2020, to the Clallam County Superior Court. He replaces Judge Brian Coughenour, who is retiring in June. Barnhart currently works as the general counsel for the PUD No. 1 of Clallam County, a role he has held since November 2018. Before that, for several months, he advised the Port of Port Angeles as general counsel. And … [Read more...] about Simon Barnhart appointed Superior Court Judge
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UPDATED: COVID-19 and Clallam District Court I changes
Updated 5/3/2020: Administrative Order 4 is the most recent Clallam County District Court 4 order relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. the AO4 PDF is below. SUPERSEDED: The emergency order described in this post has been superseded by an emergency order from the Washington State Supreme Court. Originally published 3/14/2020: Judge Neupert issued changes to certain Clallam … [Read more...] about UPDATED: COVID-19 and Clallam District Court I changes
Washington Courts response to COVID-19 – trials cancelled, motions restricted
UPDATE, May 6, 2020. Courthouse access restrictions vary from county to county. Bench trials are now a possible option. For information about the Clallam County Superior Court, see this page https://clallamcountybar.com/covid-19-superior-court-emergency-order-1-significant-courthouse-changes/ UPDATE, April 30, 2020. Limited access and trial cancellations are extended to … [Read more...] about Washington Courts response to COVID-19 – trials cancelled, motions restricted
Rachel Munoz-McCormick is new Courthouse Facilitator
Welcome Rachel, it's nice to have you here! Rachel Munoz McCormick formerly worked for the Trinity County, California court system for the last 10 years, so she brings lots of experience to the position. Facilitator office hours, location, and contact method is available here. … [Read more...] about Rachel Munoz-McCormick is new Courthouse Facilitator
Email bench copies of proposed orders
UPDATED June 22, 2020. Bench copies may NO LONGER be emailed. They must be provided as before, by placing a copy in the Judge's Bench Copy Box, in the Superior Court Clerk's office, or appropriately marked and placed in the drop box in front of the Courthouse, in an envelope clearly marked Superior Court Clerk's Office. Editor's note: CCBA.com wishes to thank the judges and … [Read more...] about Email bench copies of proposed orders
Protection order service and hearing times modified – COVID-19
Governor Jay Inslee has issued a proclamation which modifies the service requirements and time frames for hearings in a variety of protection order matters. Proclamation of the Governor 20-45 addresses RCW statutes providing protection from harassment, violence, stalking, abuse, intimidation, and other forms of harm. The changes will remain in effect until May 10, 2020, or … [Read more...] about Protection order service and hearing times modified – COVID-19