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Pierce County Superior Court Summary of 2020 Local Rule Changes Effective September 1, 2020

The Pierce County Superior Court has made certain changes to the local rules. Those changes are summarized here: Summary of Local Rule changes – 2020

 

*** PTC JOB ANNOUNCEMENT***  2021 Superior Court Pro Tem Commissioner

Beginning September 14th, attorneys interested in applying for the 2020 Pierce County Superior Court Pro Tem Commissioner List shall complete a Pierce County Personnel Application, Superior Court Supplemental Questionnaire, and Release of Information.   The application packet may be obtained from the Superior Court website at http://piercecountywa.gov/superior/employment.

 

The Court’s Civil Case Management Committee and the Executive Committee have approved permanent additions to the mandatory electronic submission of certain orders. For the most part, it mirrors current practice under our Emergency Orders.

Exparte Electronic Mail Order Master List – Amended July 28 2020

 

THE PIERCE COUNTY COURTS PRESS RELEASE –  MARCH 8, 2020

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

Superior Court functions at the County-City Building, Remann Hall (Juvenile Court) and Western State Hospital will be open during normal business hours on Monday, March 9. Any changes to court hours or limiting of proceedings will be provided in future press releases. These press releases can be found on the Court websites and on Pierce County social media sites.

We continue to follow guidance from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to help protect people’s health.   Employees and court participants should follow those recommendations while at the County-City Building:

  • Increase handwashing and use of alcohol-based sanitizer
  • Respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette – cover a cough or a sneeze
  • Keep distance from others (more than six feet, if possible)
  • Frequently clean and disinfect surfaces
  • Remain home during a respiratory illness

More information from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department can be found here:  Coronavirus information page

Media Contacts Email: Chris Gaddis, Superior Court Administrator
Phone: (253) 798-3963

Weekly Case Calendar at the Pierce County Courthouse (930 Tacoma Ave S., Tacoma, WA)

Unconscious Bias Video

Local Superior, District, and Municipal Courts have approved the video to be made a part of their juror orientations. As attorneys prepare cases for trial it may be of interest to know that this hidden subject is being addressed and brought to the attention of all potential jurors.

Superior Court

Pierce County Superior Court Inclement Weather Operational Policies

2016 Judicial Survey Results for Pierce County Superior Court Judges

2012 Judicial Survey Results for Pierce County Superior Court Judges

Alternate Dispute Resolution Provider List (Updated 2-24-14)

Download Superior Court Ex Parte Policy

Administrative Records Request

District Court

District Municipal Court Newsletter 4-6-19

District Municipal Court Newsletter 9-20-18

District Municipal Court Newsletter 3-29-18

District Municipal Court Newsletter 11-1-17

District Municipal Court Newsletter 5-25-17

District Municipal Court Newsletter 3-23-17

District Municipal Court Newsletter 1-19-17

District Municipal Court Newsletter 12-6-16

District Municipal Court Newsletter 9-23-16

District Municipal Court Newsletter 4-28-16

Municipal Court

Counseling Provider Change Memorandum

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