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
Judicial matters
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
SUPERSEDED: COVID-19 and Clallam Superior Court changes
The emergency order described in this post has been superseded by an emergency order from the Washington State Supreme Court.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 about SUPERSEDED: COVID-19 and Clallam Superior Court changes
Revision rule LCR 2 is amended April 1 2020
The Clallam County Superior Court Local Rule 2 has been amended. The new rule will go into effect on April 1, 2020. The new rule is below. LCR 2 REVISION OF COMMISSIONER’S RULING a) A party moving for revision of a ruling by a Court Commissioner shall comply with RCW 2.24.050. (b) A motion for revision shall be based upon … [Read more...] about Revision rule LCR 2 is amended April 1 2020