The Clallam County Superior Court is returning some procedures back to the normal, pre-pandemic, routines. Bench copies and pleadings may no longer be emailed. Proposed orders must be physically delivered to the Court Administrator office (between Court Room I and II). Motions and many court appearances will continue to be held by Zoom. Directions for appearing by Zoom are … [Read more...] about COVID-19: File physical copies of pleadings and bench copies, email no longer allowed
Clerk's Office
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
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