Judge Cindi Port
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Working Copy
Deposition Designations
Court-wide- As Directed in Pretrial Order
Filings >= 500 pages
Court-wide- Hand Delivery
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Otherwise, all unattached exhibits in a deposition should be stapled or secured inside the back cover of the deposition.
- Binding
- Stapled
- Deposition
- Exhibits
Document Filing Requirements8 rules
Per LCrR 7.1 Presentence reports are required on all felony cases and requested on all misdemeanors. Please submit your presentence reports to the Court and file them.
Responses are required on all criminal motions and should be submitted in accordance with LCR 7(b).
All motions should be submitted with a proposed order in Word format to the Court by emailing them to the bailiff at port.court@kingcounty.gov.
- Document
- Motion
Should include
- •Proposed order
- •Proposed order in Word format
Depositions must not be marked as exhibits; originals are sealed, published in open court, and filed in the case file, while unused depositions are returned to counsel.
Court's wording
Depositions are not to be marked as an exhibit since they become part of the court file. Originals should be sealed and published in open court in front of the jury, and when they are used for impeachment of testimony (the clerk opening the original that is sealed), the original deposition will be filed in the case file and not treated as an exhibit. Depositions that are not used (a.k.a. "published") are not filed and returned to counsel. Exhibits to the deposition may be marked as exhibits in evidence.
All motions, including stipulated motions, must be noted pursuant to LCR 7(b) and filed with the clerk.
Working copies should have the judge's name and the date and time of the hearing in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the motion.
- Document
- Working copy
- Placement
- First page
Should include
- •Judge name
All working copies should also include a proposed order(s) in Word format; the Court will accept proposed order(s) in Word format via email with all parties copied on that email and appreciates updated versions of the proposed order that take into account all documentation filed regarding the pending motion.
- Document
- Working copy
Should include
- •Proposed order
- •Proposed order(s) in Word format
Parties must comply with all the requirements of KCLR 7 and the most recent emergency orders in place because of COVID when setting motions without oral argument.
Filing & Service rules
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Signed orders are delivered electronically when an email address is on file; parties without an email address on file must provide preaddressed, stamped envelopes for mail delivery.
Copies of signed orders will be delivered to counsel or the parties electronically if email addresses have been provided to the Court. If no email address is available for an attorney or a party, please provide preaddressed, stamped envelopes to the Court for its use in sending the order by mail.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Department 51 is a paperless Court and prefers working copies submitted via eWorking Copies or to Judge's mailroom. Please make sure Judge Port's name and the case information is clearly marked. The Court does not accept working copies via email, absent prior authorization.
Department 51 is a paperless Court and prefers working copies submitted via eWorking Copies or to Judge's mailroom. Please make sure Judge Port's name and the case information is clearly marked. The Court does not accept working copies via email, absent prior authorization.
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Department 51 is a paperless court and reviews materials requests receipt all working copies submitted via eWorking Copies. The Court also does not accept working copies of pleadings over email unless requested.
Department 51 is a paperless court and reviews materials requests receipt all working copies submitted via eWorking Copies. The Court also does not accept working copies of pleadings over email unless requested.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Parties must notify the bailiff if the case settles or a hearing needs to be struck.
Please notify the bailiff if your case settles or you need to strike a hearing.
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All motions should be submitted with a proposed order in Word format to the Court by emailing them to the bailiff at port.court@kingcounty.gov.
All motions should be submitted with a proposed order in Word format to the Court by emailing them to the bailiff at port.court@kingcounty.gov.
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Stipulations and agreed orders may be submitted by emailing the bailiff at port.court@kingcounty.gov.
Stipulations and agreed orders may be submitted to the court by emailing them to the bailiff port.court@kingcounty.gov.
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Wedding appointments are scheduled by emailing the bailiff at port.court@kingcounty.gov or calling 206-477-1623; Judge Port is available weekdays starting at 4:30 p.m. and weekends on request.
Judge Port is available Monday through Friday starting at 4:30 p.m. at the downtown Seattle courthouse and weekends if requested. Please email the bailiff at port.court@kingcounty.gov or call 206-477-1623 to schedule an appointment.
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Dispositive motions are generally scheduled on Fridays, and requests for hearing dates with oral argument are made by emailing the bailiff.
Dispositive motions are generally scheduled for Fridays. Requests for hearing dates with oral argument are accepted by emailing the bailiff.
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