Court Information
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
PTC JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Beginning September 4, attorneys interested in applying for the 2019 Pierce County Superior Court Pro Tem Commissioner List can pick up applications in Superior Court Administration, Room 334 or Commissioner Services Department, Room 140 at the County-City Building or may obtain them from Superior Court website or download it here: 2019 Superior Court Pro Tem Commissioner Application Packet.
**CURRENT PRO TEM COMMISSIONERS MUST APPLY FOR RE-APPOINTMENT**
Applications must be returned to Superior Court Administration, Room 334, no later than 4:30 P.M..October 31. 2018.
*PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 4:30 P.M. DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.*
An applicant must have a minimum of five years of experience in the State of Washington and may not serve as a pro tem commissioner if appointed or serving as a Guardian Ad Litem for compensation under Title LL, 13 or 26.
ATTENTION!!
RULE CHANGES
The Pierce County Superior Court Local Rules Committee hereby submits its proposed rule changes to take effect September 1, 2018.
The following is a summary of the primary proposed changes. You should review the document (changes and additions are marked) for the complete proposed changes… continue reading Summary of 2018 Local Rule Changes and 2018 Proposed Local Rules Changes – Compiled.
A NEW EX PARTE SIGN IN PROCESS
The following steps will be required:
- YOU WILL PROCEED FIRST TO THE CLERK’S OFFICE (ROOM 110).
- In the Clerk’s Office there will be a dedicated computer kiosk to electronically sign in for ex parte matters.
- Complete the form on the computer screen. Once completed, the information will be electronically delivered to a queue for the clerk in Room 105.
- Proceed to the Ex Parte Dept (Room 105), and take a seat.
- Your case will be called in the same fashion as always, consistent with Ex Parte Policy, by the courtroom clerk.
2017 Pierce County Superior Court Rotation Changes
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)
Mandatory Parenting Seminars – Approved Providers – October 2018
Download Superior Court Ex Parte Policy
Administrative Records Request
District Court
Effective September 19, 2016
The Pierce County District Court will no longer accept a “Limited” Notice of Appearance in criminal cases: click here to read the complete letter: Policy Letter-Limited NOA for Criminal Cases
District Court Calendar – September 2018
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