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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.