Clallam County Commissioner Brandon Mack has been appointed by State Governor Jay Inslee as the Superior Court Judge of Jefferson County. He replaces former judge Keith Harper. Commissioner Mack's last day as a Clallam County Commissioner is scheduled to be January 13, 2023. As of December 28, 2022, there is no person designated to replace Commissioner Mack. The Clallam … [Read more...] about Brandon Mack appointed Judge of Jefferson County Superior Court
Judicial matters
COVID-19: Jury trials cancellations 2021
UPDATED: All jury trials cancelled through October 31, 2021, pursuant to Emergency Order 21-2-00001-05, September 15, 2021. Because COVID-19 cases are spiking among the unvaccinated, the Clallam County Superior Court has cancelled all jury trials through September 26, 2021. Masks are required in all courtrooms. In person court appearances are allowed, but are strongly … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Jury trials cancellations 2021
Washington Supreme Court requires vaccination for employees
The Washington State Supreme Court has issued Order Number 25700-B-669, requiring all of its employees to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19. A news release from the court, with links to the full order is available here. The order includes employees of the Washington State Law Library. Exceptions are provided for workers who can verify a need under the Americans … [Read more...] about Washington Supreme Court requires vaccination for employees
COVID-19 Protection Plan Superior Court 2020
The Clallam County Superior Court has issued the COVID-19 Protection Plan order, which covers general policies, employee policies, and juror policies during the pandemic times. Personal protection and physical distancing requirements are posted at the entrance to the Clallam County Courthouse, and must be followed. Face masks are required in the court (and disposable masks … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Protection Plan Superior Court 2020
Superior court schedule changes October 2020
Please note the following courtroom changes for judicial schedules on October 2, 9 and 23: Friday, October 2, 2020 Courtroom 1, Judge Basden 9:00 – Civil 10:30 – DV Calendar 1:00 – Criminal Ex Parte 1:30 – Criminal Calendar Courtroom 2, Judge Erickson 9:00 – Criminal 11:00 – Child Support 1:00 – Civil Ex Parte 1:15 – Juvenile Ex Parte 1:30 – … [Read more...] about Superior court schedule changes October 2020
COVID-19: File physical copies of pleadings and bench copies, email no longer allowed
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