District Court

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Starting August 15th, 2023, Cowlitz County District Court will have new customer services hours.  Those hours will be 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday for phone calls and front counter service.

 

Rescinding Emergency Order 2022-1

 

COWLITZ COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DOES NOT CALL TO REQUEST PAYMENT OR USE CASH APPS.  IF YOU RECEIVE A CALL WANTING PAYMENT OF ANY KIND, PLEASE HANG UP AND CALL THE DISTRICT COURT OFFICE.



VIRTUAL HEARINGS:


 Check the Daily Calendar link to find the correct courtroom and then visit HERE for specific courtroom links and instructions for remote appearances.

If you wish to observe virtual proceedings and are not a participant, use the link below.  Courtroom #8 is the only courtroom with observation access.  The link below will redirect you to our live stream on YouTube.   The link is only active while virtual court is in session.

Courtroom 8 Observation


About the Judges:


District Court judges are elected to four-year terms and, in addition to hearing cases, they are authorized to perform civil marriage ceremonies.

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Judge Imboden
Judge Hays
Judge Blondin
Presiding