The Clallam County Superior Court has issued EO2, which essentially reissues EO1 and extends courthouse access restrictions through May 4, 2020. This is in response the COVID-19 pandemic and an updated restrictive order by the Washington State Supreme Court. The full text of EO2, unsigned, is below. A signed copy may be found at http://www.clallam.net/superiorcourt/. In … [Read more...] about Clallam County Emergency Order #2 – COVID-19 response
Parenting Plans and COVID-19
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
Domestic Violence help – During COVID-19 pandemic
Domestic violence increases in time of stress and Shelter In Place type orders. At the same time, it can be even harder for victims of domestic violence to access services or even safely call for help living in close quarters. All North Olympic domestic violence agencies are answering intake calls and providing services, although their in-person services may be limited to some … [Read more...] about Domestic Violence help – During COVID-19 pandemic
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