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Judicial Administration

King County Courthouse
516 3rd Ave, E609
Seattle, WA 98104-2386

Maleng Justice Center
401 4th Ave N, 2C
Kent, WA  98032

Juvenile Division
1211 E. Alder St. #201
Seattle, WA  98122

(206) 296-9300
(206) 296-0100 TTY/TDD

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LCR 0.2 COURT MANAGEMENT

        (a) Authority . The authority to manage and conduct the court is vested in the superior court judges and shall be exercised through regular monthly or special meetings of the judges. Judges have the final authority over any matters pertaining to court organization and operation and over any individual or committee of the court, except as indicated below.
        (b) Judges’ Meetings . Regular meetings shall be held once a month. Special meetings may be called by the Presiding Judge as needed. A quorum shall consist of one-third of the judges of the bench. Meetings shall be conducted under Robert’s Rules of Order, where not inconsistent with these rules. The Presiding Judge shall chair the meetings. The Presiding Judge shall preside from the Regional Justice Center for the February, April, June, August, October and December meetings. 
        (c) Majority of Judges . Except where these rules specify otherwise, decisions shall be made by a majority of judges who are in attendance at a meeting.

[Amended affective September 1, 2008]