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What's New ...
The King County Superior Court Clerk's Office implemented a plan to shorten the Civil Case Schedule, beginning January 9, 2012. The plan to reduce the schedule from 17.5 months down to the 12 month standard will take place over a period of three years, to conclude in January 2015. To view the schedule reduction timeline, visit the Clerk's Civil Case Schedule Reduction web page. King County Superior Court Local Rule amendments and emergency changes: To review the local rule changes, visit the Local Rules web page. Changes to RCW 10.14 (Harassment) are now in effect. For more information see the Clerk's Protection Orders informational web page.
Clerk's Office Hours of Operation
In response to budget cuts, the King County Superior Court Clerk’s Office current hours of operation are: - Open at 9:00 a.m.
- The office is closed from 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. daily
- Closed at 4:30 pm
These changes will not impact the current practices which establish the filing date for documents or cases filed. Domestic Violence and Antiharassment protection order services will be available from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in room W378 of the King County Courthouse. See Clerk’s Alert.
Clerk's Office CLE Workshop for 2012
Sign up early to attend one of the Clerk's Office CLE Workshops (10 credits) as space is limited. The program covers the principal functions of the Clerk's Office services, with emphasis on sharing practice tips and suggestions on how to avoid common problems or errors that may cause avoidable delays or incur fees. Learn more
Seattle Juvenile Dependency matters held in the King County Courthouse
Seattle Truancy, At-Risk-Youth and Child in Need of Services proceedings have moved back to the Juvenile Court location on 12th and Alder. Learn more
Early Mediation Pilot Project begins September 2010
Announcing the Early Mediation Pilot Project - Recognizing the benefits of early settlement, the trustees of the King County Bar Association, based on work of the KCBA’s Judiciary and Courts Committee, recommended that King County Superior Court adopt an early mediation requirement for most civil cases. The King County Superior Court has agreed to a pilot project to evaluate the benefits of early mediation. Read more... Announcing the Early Mediation Pilot Project Documents associated with the Early Mediation Pilot Project:
King County Superior Court Mandatory E-Filing:
Mandatory electronic filing for attorneys in King County Superior Court started July 1, 2009 (see LGR30). Pro Se parties may choose to e-file but are not required to do so. The eFiling application consists of four distinct processes:
· Filing documents into an existing case or to start a new case;
· Ex Parte submissions via the Clerk;
· Creating and submitting Working Copies electronically; and
· Electronic service of e-filed documents. Please note: E-filing a document(s) does not automatically submit the document(s) to Ex Parte or produce a Working Copies packet for the Court.
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About the Superior Court Clerk's Office
As the Superior Court Clerk's Office, Department of Judicial Administration performs a variety of duties and provides many services for the Court, litigants, and the public. For your convenience we have three locations to serve you: the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle, the Norm Maleng Justice Center in Kent, and the Juvenile Justice Facility on Seattle's First Hill. You will find the same policies in place and a helpful staff to serve you at each location. If at any time you need additional information please call us at 206-296-9300 or e-mail us.
Temporary Employment with the Clerk's Office
All temporary employment applications are reviewed for basic office skills. Qualified candidates are then placed on a list. When hiring is necessary, applicants are interviewed and matched with a position that best fits both the applicants and departments needs. Temporary employees are not guaranteed employment or any specific number of hours. To secure a permanent full or part-time position in this office, you must apply to the King County Office of Human Resource Management to complete the appropriate application. Temporary Employment Application |
