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COWLITZ COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT SCHEDULES
Felony Criminal - Civil - Domestic - Ex Parte

EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2010

FELONY CRIMINAL

Docket Codes

MONDAY

1:00

PM

FIRST APPEARANCES ONLY

PC

3:00

PM

DRUG COURT

DC

TUESDAY

9:00

AM

SPANISH-SPEAKING DEFENDANTS in and out of Custody

AC

IN CUSTODY DEFENDANTS represented by Contract Attorneys

1:00

PM

SPANISH-SPEAKING DEFENDANTS in and out of Custody

PC

IN CUSTODY DEFENDANTS represented by OPD Attorneys

FIRST APPEARANCES - End of Docket

WEDNESDAY

9:00

AM

OUT OF CUSTODY DEFENDANTS

AC

Represented by Contract Attorneys

11:30

AM

FIRST APPEARANCES ONLY

FA

Time may vary depending on length of docket & jail availablity

1:00

PM

OUT OF CUSTODY DEFENDANTS

PC

Represented by OPD Attorneys

THURSDAY

8:30

AM

TRIAL CALENDAR REVIEW

9:00

AM

SPANISH-SPEAKING DEFENDANTS WHO HAVE A SCHEDULED TRIAL READINESS HEARING

AC

Readiness hearings

Plea /Sentencing for the following cases

1. Cases set by trial the following week; or

2. Defendant has completed serving time (if the court follows the PA's recommendation); or

3. Defendant can be transported to prison the following day

1:30

PM

MOTIONS WITH AND WITHOUT WITNESSES

CM

1:00

PM

PAY OR APPEAR DOCKET

Room 103

PP

First Thursday of each month

FRIDAY

1:00

PM

VIDEO APPEARANCE ONLY

PC

Conflict Cases

General Note on Co-defendant Cases:

1. After arraignment all co-defendants shall appear at the same time; or,

2. Out of custoday co-defendants will appear with the in-custody co-defendants at the "in-custody" co defendant's time; or

3. Co-defendants represented by both contract and OPD attorneys will follow the schedule of the first case set.

 

CIVIL & DOMESTIC

Types of cases heard - Civil lawsuits, Probate and Guardianships, Family Law Matters
What is heard?
 
Motions & orders, presentations, trial assignments, judgment debtor exams and Summary Judgment motions (must be confirmed according to Local Court Rule 56(6))

            Docket Codes
MONDAY 9:00 AM PROTECTION ORDER DOCKET     DV  
      Includes Domestic Violence Petitions, Vulnerable Adult cases, Petitions for Protection from Sexual Assault  and Petitions for Protection from Harrassment (Respondent under 18)  
             
  9:30 AM CIVIL & FAMILY LAW CONFLICT DOCKET   CD
      Matters set on this calendar only when current civil or family law Judges cannot hear a particular case  
             
  11:00 AM PRO SE UNLAWFUL DETAINERS     PL
      Cases without an attorney representing any party  
             
  1:00 PM CIVIL DOCKET     MO
      In addition to all civil cases also includes Probates, Guardianships  
      Unlawful Detainer actions with attorney representation  
             
WEDNESDAY 9:30 AM STATE-INITIATED CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DOCKET SC
             
  10:15 AM STATE-INITIATED PATERNITY MOTIONS   SP
      Presentations, motions & assignments    
             
  10:45 AM STATE-INITIATED SUPPORT MODIFICATIONS & PATERNITY TRIALS   ST
             
  2:00 PM PRO SE UNCONTESTED FINALIZATIONS   PS
      Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separations, Invalidity of Marriage, Parenting Plans & 3rd Party Custody Actions  
      Cases without an attorney representing any party  
             
  2:15 PM PRO SE DOMESTIC MOTION DOCKET     PM
      Cases without an attorney representing any party  
             
  3:30 PM ATTORNEY PRESENTATIONS / MOTIONS   AP
      Cases before Commissioner Bashor      
             
THURSDAY 8:45 AM Non-Criminal cases requiring Spanish Interpreter T
             
FRIDAY 9:00 AM FAMILY LAW MOTION DOCKET     DM
      All domestic cases with attorney representing at least one party  
             
  1:30 PM ADOPTIONS     AD
             
NOTE:  Cowlitz County  Superior Court allows attorneys and pro se litigants to appear telephonically via CourtCall for the many matters.   Please visit the Superior Court website for more information:  www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/superiorcourt/phone.html
             
 
EX PARTE MATTERS
Ex Parte  presentations  include but are not limit to:  
Agreed / Stipulated orders            
Defaults when party can prove proper/timely service      
Orders to Show Cause             
Orders to probate Wills & issue letters          
                 
Open court presentation cannot be heard if:          
Notice to other parties is required          
Matter is contested              
Presentation will require testimony          
                 
This is NOT a "docket" and docket notices will not be accepted for filing.    
                 
MONDAY 1:00 PM            
TUESDAY            
WEDNESDAY            
FRIDAY             
                 
THURSDAY 1:30 PM            
                 
Paperwork left for presentation that includes copies to be conformed requires a Clerk's Service fee pursuant to RCW 36.18.016(12).  The current fee is $30.00.  We do not accept personal checks.  Payment must be money order, cashier's check or firm remittance.  If you personally leave paperwork with us you are welcome to pay cash.    Be sure to provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope for returning your conformed copies or arrange to pick up copies.  
 

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