29 April 2022 is Law Day and the theme is Toward a more perfect union: the constitution in the times of change. The Clallam Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers (CJCPBL) will host the a celebration event with Judge Creatura, Federal Magistrate for the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. The hybrid event will be held at noon, by Zoom and in person … [Read more...] about Law Day 2022: Toward a more perfect union
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Mask mandate in courtrooms lifted, still recommended
Masks are no longer required in the Clallam County Courthouse, nor in the courtrooms. Zoom appearances in many cases are still allowed, but not in all cases. Check with your lawyer, the court clerk, or courthouse facilitator if you want to appear by Zoom. The same Zoom login numbers remain in effect. It's respectful of others to continue wearing masks COVID-19 is still … [Read more...] about Mask mandate in courtrooms lifted, still recommended
Quileute Tribe is seeking bids for public defender services
The Quileute Tribe (Tribe), a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in La Push, Washington, requests bids to provide Public Defender services appointed by the court as needed, is responsible for representing tribal members and other Native Americans coming under the jurisdiction of the tribal court charged with violations of the criminal code in cases before the … [Read more...] about Quileute Tribe is seeking bids for public defender services
Clallam County civil rights lawyer settles lawsuit
Clallam County civil rights lawyer William Payne and his clients have settled their lawsuit to end the vaccination mandate for restaurant goers. Clallam County had imposed back in September, 2021, a requirement that anyone dining inside a restaurant was required to have been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Clallam County has … [Read more...] about Clallam County civil rights lawyer settles lawsuit
COVID-19: Jury trials suspended in February and/or March 2022
UPDATED: Criminal jury trials are now suspended an additional month, through March 13, 2022. Civil jury trials are still suspended through March 31, 2022. See Emergency Order January 28, 2022. By Emergency Order January 14, 2022, jury trials have been suspended again because of the raging pandemic. Criminal jury trials are suspended through February 14, 2022. Civil jury … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Jury trials suspended in February and/or March 2022
The trial of Dennis Marvin Bauer
The triple murder trial of Dennis Marvin Bauer was a considerable and costly undertaking for Clallam County. It may be Clallam County’s largest criminal investigation, and is one of our county's most complex criminal trials. The murders of Darrell Iverson, Jordan Iverson, and Tiffany May took place on December 26, 2018. He was charged with three counts of murder and multiple … [Read more...] about The trial of Dennis Marvin Bauer
PA Food Bank building fund campaign
The Port Angeles Food Bank is in the last part of their fund raising campaign to build a new Market building. The COVID pandemic forced PAFB into a new new facility in November 2020, for better storage facilities and drive by delivery. The Food Bank is working to purchase the building they are currently so they can put rent money to food money. They have already obtained $4 … [Read more...] about PA Food Bank building fund campaign
Omicron closes courthouse January 2022: SPECIAL Courtroom restrictions
BREAKING NEWS: The Clallam County Courthouse, except for some Court services, will be closed January 6 and 7, 2022. Jury deliberation in the Bauer triple murder trial will continue. The District Court in Port Angeles is operating under restricted conditions. This post will be updated as more information is available. Updated information is also available at … [Read more...] about Omicron closes courthouse January 2022: SPECIAL Courtroom restrictions