Judge Jennifer Petersen
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- Prior to Hearing
Motion, Opposition, Reply
Deposition Designations
Court-wide- As Directed in Pretrial Order
Filings >= 500 pages
Court-wide- Hand Delivery
Communication
Chambers
Phone
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Document Filing Requirements12 rules
For every motion, both sides must submit a proposed order.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
Submit Proposed Orders (Word Format) via e-working copies (Portal)
Parties must comply with all the requirements of KCLR 7 when setting motions without oral argument, including providing and filing proof of service of the motion.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Certificate of service
All motions, including stipulated motions, must be noted pursuant to LCR 7(b) and filed with the clerk.
File the Notice of Hearing.
- Document
- Notice of hearing
Include
- •File the Notice of Hearing
Judge Petersen requires a Word version of all proposed orders. You may submit a Word version of your proposed order: By email to petersen.court@kingcounty.gov, or Through the e-filing portal using the e-Working Copies application.
If you wish to request oral argument, please indicate this request on the front page of your motion or opposition.
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
To obtain a recording copy from the Clerk's Office Copy Center, submit a completed CD Request Form.
Court's wording
If you decide after the hearing or trial that you need a copy of the recording, you may obtain it directly from the Clerk’s Office Copy Center. You will need to submit a completed CD Request Form to the Clerk’s Office.
If a party requests oral argument, the motion should be noted as "Oral Argument Requested."
Stipulations and agreed orders may be submitted via email, to the court via e-Working copies, or to the Judges’ mailroom.
For contested motions, the Court will accept proposed order(s) via e-Working Copies or in Word format via email with all parties copied on that email.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Motions must be filed via KC SCRIPT.
File the Motion (via KC SCRIPT).
Civil cases
Page 1 | Non-Dispositive Motions
Motions submitted informally via email will not be scheduled.
Motions will not be scheduled before Judge Petersen if submitted informally via email.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Non-Dispositive Motions
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Proof of service must be filed with the court via KC SCRIPT.
File proof of service with the court (via KC SCRIPT)
Civil cases
Page 1 | Non-Dispositive Motions
The motion must be served on all legal parties.
Serve the Motion to all legal parties.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Non-Dispositive Motions
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Parties are responsible for ensuring the court receives working copies before a hearing; the Clerk's Office does not provide them unless the parties sign up for that service.
Working copies shall be submitted to the Court pursuant to LCR 7(b)(4)(F). Please be advised that the Clerk’s Office does not provide working copies to the court unless the parties sign up for that additional service. It is the responsibility of the parties to make sure that the court receives working copies, prior to a hearing, in accordance with LCR 7(b)(4)(F).
Civil cases
Page 1 | Working Copies for Civil Motions
Working copies of motions, responses, and reply pleadings may be submitted via e-Working Copies or the Judge's mailroom, but not via email unless specifically requested.
Working copies of motions, responses, and reply pleadings may be submitted via e-Working Copies or to the Judge’s mailroom. The Court does not accept working copies via email unless specifically requested.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Working Copies for Civil Motions
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
As of 9/1/2025, CR 12 dismissal motions are heard without oral argument and no hearings are scheduled; timeline per LCR 12(d) still applies.
PLEASE NOTE: As of 9/1/2025, pursuant to a rule change, motions for dismissal pursuant to CR 12 are now to be heard without oral argument. The court will no longer schedule hearings on these types of motions. Please note the timeline for consideration has not changed and should be noted pursuant toLCR 12(d).
Civil cases
Page 1 | Dispositive Motions and Hearing Requests in Civil Cases
All non-dispositive motions are considered without oral argument unless a party requests it and the Court deems it necessary.
All non-dispositive motions will be considered by the Court without oral argument unless a party requests oral argument and the Court deems oral argument to be necessary.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Non-Dispositive Motions
Chambers Communication Rules
To schedule a hearing for a dispositive motion, email the Bailiff (or call if no email); hearings are generally set Friday mornings, and requests must be made at least 2 months in advance.
If you are setting a dispositive motion and need a hearing date and time, you must e-mail the Bailiff at petersen.court@kingcounty.gov to schedule time on the Court’s calendar. If you do not have access to e-mail, please call the above number. Dispositive motions are generally set on Friday mornings (at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., or 11 a.m.). Please call or email to schedule your hearing at least 2 months prior to the hearing date you would like to request.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Dispositive Motions and Hearing Requests in Civil Cases