Effective May 15, 2020, through September 1, 2020, Clallam County Superior Court Emergency Order #3 restricts in person appearances in court and creates new appearance methods by Zoom video and phone. Because social distancing is difficult in the Courthouse and Court rooms, all people with hearings are asked to appear by Zoom. Editor's note: Using Zoom is easy, once you try … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Superior Court restricts in court appearances, EO3
COVID-19 and jury duty
Clallam County citizens who receive notices for jury duty, and who have a reasonable fear for their own safety due to the COVID-19 pandemic virus may contact the Clallam County Superior (or District) court Clerk to inquire about exemptions. While no formal rule or exception has been issued by the court's, our judges have indicated a very clear understanding of the fear citizens … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and jury duty
UPDATED: COVID-19 and Clallam District Court I changes
Updated 5/3/2020: Administrative Order 4 is the most recent Clallam County District Court 4 order relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. the AO4 PDF is below. SUPERSEDED: The emergency order described in this post has been superseded by an emergency order from the Washington State Supreme Court. Originally published 3/14/2020: Judge Neupert issued changes to certain Clallam … [Read more...] about UPDATED: COVID-19 and Clallam District Court I changes
Washington Courts response to COVID-19 – trials cancelled, motions restricted
UPDATE, May 6, 2020. Courthouse access restrictions vary from county to county. Bench trials are now a possible option. For information about the Clallam County Superior Court, see this page https://clallamcountybar.com/covid-19-superior-court-emergency-order-1-significant-courthouse-changes/ UPDATE, April 30, 2020. Limited access and trial cancellations are extended to … [Read more...] about Washington Courts response to COVID-19 – trials cancelled, motions restricted
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