In an effort to make the Wednesday morning dependency calendar more efficient for very brief hearings, Commissioner Brandon Mack will test out a new schedule with two calendars. The 9:00 a.m. calendar will include hearings that tend to be shorter. These will include first set fact findings, shelter care hearings, status hearings, and motions that are likely to be agreed by all … [Read more...] about Dependency court scheduling change
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Courthouse Facilitator
The Courthouse Facilitator helps people find and fill out family law forms. They are not lawyers and cannot provide legal advice, but they can help correctly fill out the necessary forms, and are extremely knowledgeable about court room procedures. Rachel Munoz-McCormick is a court house Facilitator and she can help you with finding the correct form and with court room … [Read more...] about Courthouse Facilitator
Bill Knebes is pro tem commissioner August 2, 2019
William G. Knebes will sit as pro tem commissioner in the Clallam County Superior Court Family Court on August 2, 2019. Mr. Knebes retired as as Commissioner in the Family Court, and he continues to serve as a private mediator. Mr. Knebes was awarded Jurist of the year during his term as Family Court Commissioner. … [Read more...] about Bill Knebes is pro tem commissioner August 2, 2019
Alex Schodowski is commissioner pro tem July 2019
Alex Schodowski will sit as pro tem commissioner in the Clallam County Superior Court Family Court July 1-12, 2019. Ms. Schodowski is an attorney in Port Townsend, and has been practicing law since 2011. … [Read more...] about Alex Schodowski is commissioner pro tem July 2019
CLE: Chemical dependency treatment by Stormy Howell June 7
Please join the Clallam County Bar Association for their CLE on June 7, 2019, Chemical dependency treatment and the justice system by Stormy Howell, J.D. The program starts at noon at the usual location. For more information, contact CCBA President Donna Knifsend at 360-670-9406. … [Read more...] about CLE: Chemical dependency treatment by Stormy Howell June 7
Local Mandatory Arbitration Rule 1.3 amended
LMAR 1.3, Claim Limit was modified effective September 1, 2018. It reads: The limit for claims subject to mandatory arbitration is $100,000.00, exclusive of interest, attorney fees and costs. For the purpose of this rule, a "claim" is defined to be the net value of the claim, after all reductions for comparative negligence or setoffs. … [Read more...] about Local Mandatory Arbitration Rule 1.3 amended