Courtroom Procedures & Protocol

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, Cowlitz County Superior Court continues to allow Zoom and hybrid court appearances. While some dockets have returned to full in-person, others are Zoom only. To see the daily dockets and access Zoom hearing information, click here.

Zoom booths are available for those who do not have access to a smart device, computer, or the internet. They are located on the second floor of the Hall of Justice, in the hallway across from Courtroom 1.

For additional information about zoom hearings and virtual court procedures and protocols, click here.

For questions about the Zoom booth and virtual hearings, please contact Superior Court at (360) 577-3085.

Courtroom Decorum

Be on time. You should be in the courtroom (virtual or physical) ready to proceed at the scheduled time.
Do not interrupt the Court. Wait your turn. The Court will call on you when they are ready to hear from you.
Recording, broadcasting, and photography of court proceedings is not permitted.
Dress appropriately. Shorts, flip flops, and other kinds of beach apparel are not appropriate. Graphic t-shirts depicting alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs are not permitted. Hats are not allowed in the courtroom unless required by religious custom.
Do not approach a witness or juror without express permission from the Court.
Electronic devices are not allowed in the courtroom. Cellphones must be on silent or vibrate before entering the courtroom.