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Superior Court Clerk's Office
What's New ...
The King County Superior Court Clerk's Office implemented a plan to shorten the Civil Case Schedule. 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.
Clerk's Office Hours of Operation
In response to budget cuts, the King County Superior Court Clerk’s Office hours of operation are (weekdays excluding court holidays): - Open at 9:00 a.m.
- The office is closed from 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
- Close at 4:30 p.m.
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.
Ex Parte via the Clerk
Per Local Court Rule (LCR) 40.1, the Ex Parte and Probate Department and probate Presentation of Motions and Hearings Manual (“Motions and Hearings Manual”) is issued by the Clerk and shall contain a list of all matters that shall be presented to the Ex Parte and Probate Department and specifically indicate which matters shall be heard in person and which shall be submitted in writing, without oral argument, through the Clerk’s office. Learn more
Mandatory E-Filing for Attorneys
Mandatory electronic filing in King County Superior Court for attorneys started July 1, 2009, per LGR30. Non-attorneys may choose to e-file but are not required to do so. 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.
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
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 agreed to a pilot project to evaluate the benefits of early mediation. Learn More
How do I...
If you have questions, 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
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