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Office Located at
Hall of Justice
312 SW 1st Ave
2nd Floor Rm 233
Kelso, WA 98626
Tel: 360-577-3016
Toll Free Jury Line
1-866-577-3034

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Office Hours                             Effective May 2009

Hall of Justice, Room 233
312 S.W. First Avenue
Kelso, WA 98626  [map]

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  - Closed Fridays

Clerk's Office lobby is closed.

Assistance available at window at west side of office 8:30 am to 12N; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
CLOSED:  12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.         
                  4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Telephone Numbers

Directions

Main line....................(360)577-3016
Civil Matters........................ext.2107
Felony Criminal Matters.......577-3017
Collections Clerk.................414-5532
Jury Information...................577-3034
Long Distance Toll Free Jury
 Line  ........................1-866-577-3034
Jury Recording....................577-3110
 

Take exit #39 off of I-5, head west on Allen Street, get in left turn lane after crossing bridge over Cowlitz River, turn left on 1st, Hall of Justice is 3 blocks on left. Public parking in south lot and river side lot.  [map]
   

Frequently Asked Questions

Court staff can provide: Court staff can NOT:
  • The status of a specific case, unless the case is sealed (not available for public inspection because of state law or judge's decision)
  • The court file on a specific case, unless the case is sealed from public
  • General information on court rules, procedures and practices
  • Court-approved forms (there are not forms available for all legal proceedings) Court schedules and information on how to get matters scheduled
  • Give advice about whether a case should be filed or what action should be taken
  • Fill out people's forms or tell what words to put on a form
  • Advise what to say in court
  • Speculate what decision the judge might make
LEGAL ADVICE: Court staff are there to provide information, NOT legal advice. If  legal advice is needed, please contact a lawyer.  RCW 2.32.090

Court staff do NOT know the answer to all questions about court rules, procedures and practices. They have been instructed not to answer questions if they do not know the correct answer. REMEMBER: The court, including the judge and all court staff, MUST remain impartial. They do not take sides in any matter coming before the court.

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