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Snohomish County Superior Court

Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies

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Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Declaration or Affidavit
25 pgs
Respondent Opposition Declaration
40 pgs
Petition and Supporting Declaration
40 pgs
Non Party Witness Declaration in Support
3 pgs
Reply Declaration
5 pgs
Countermotion
25 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

  • At Time of Service
  • Upon Service

Filings > 25 pages

  • 1 copy • As Soon as Possible After Filing

Motion

Motion, Reply Brief

  • Upon Filing

Adjournments

  • Failure to notify the court of a continuance or strike of a confirmed motion may result in sanctions or other terms.
  • The arbitrator may grant a continuance without court order for good cause, but the parties may stipulate to a continuance only with the arbitrator's permission; the arbitrator must provide reasonable notice of the hearing date and continuances.
  • An arbitrator may present an ex parte request to the Arbitration Coordinator for an extension of time to file an award; the Coordinator may grant or deny it subject to Presiding Judge review, and the arbitrator must notify the parties of any granted extension.
  • +1 more

Request must include

Original Date
  • A moving party may strike or continue a confirmed hearing by emailing the criminal motions law clerk and all parties by noon two days before the hearing; after that deadline, court approval is required.
  • A judgment on an award must be presented to the Civil Motions Judge or court commissioner by any party on five days' notice under SCCAR 6.3.

Communication

Email

Clerk

criminalhearings@snoco.org
Scheduling
Email

Clerk

criminal.workingcopies@snoco.org
Scheduling
Email
surrogacy@snoco.org
Scheduling
Phone
(425) 388-3172
Scheduling
Phone
425-388-3587
Scheduling
Email
Scheduling
Email

Clerk

Scheduling
Cases:
Filters:

Page & Word Limits10 rules

Page LimitsMandatory

In family-law motions, supporting declarations and affidavits are limited to 25 pages total, responsive materials to 25 pages total, and reply materials to 5 pages total, absent prior court authorization.

Supporting declarations and affidavits
Up to 25 pages in total
Responsive declarations and affidavits
Up to 25 pages in total
Reply declarations and affidavits
Up to 5 pages in total
Applies to
  • Declaration
  • Affidavit

Court's wording

Absent prior authorization from the court, the entirety of all declarations and affidavits from the parties and any non-expert witness in support of motions shall be limited to a sum total of twenty-five (25) pages. The entirety of all declarations and affidavits submitted in response to motions shall be limited to a sum of twenty-five (25) pages. The entirety of all declarations and affidavits submitted in reply shall be limited to a sum total of five (5) pages.

Page LimitsMandatory

Previously filed declarations or affidavits supplied solely as a convenience to the court do not count toward the page limit.

Court's wording

F. Miscellaneous exceptions. Copies of declarations or affidavits previously filed for a motion already ruled upon and supplied only as a convenience to the Court in lieu of the court file do not count toward the page limit.

Page LimitsMandatory

A Countermotion filed requesting the same or related relief and scheduled to be heard with the opposing motion shall not provide the parties with an additional 25/25/5 page limit.

Page LimitsMandatory

Reply declaration of the moving party

Reply declaration
Up to 5 pages
Page LimitsMandatory

Declaration of the 1 40 responding party (respondent) in opposition to the petition excluding text messages, photographs and emails

Respondent opposition declaration
Up to 40 pages
Page LimitsMandatory

Petition and supporting declaration of Petitioner (excludes text messages, photographs, and emails)

Petition and supporting declaration
Up to 40 pages
Page LimitsMandatory

Declaration of a non-party 3 3 witness in response to the Petition for an order of protection

Non-party witness declaration in response
Up to 3 pages
Page LimitsMandatory

Declarations of a non-party 3 3 witness in support of the Petition for an order of protection

Non-party witness declaration in support
Up to 3 pages
Page LimitsMandatoryCivil cases

The motion and response should each be limited to no more than three (3) pages in length.

Motion
Up to 3 pages
Response
Up to 3 pages
Snohomish Wa:b9f1d843ae39805b6c717d8a · Apr 2025 · p. 2
|SectionFAMILY LAW ARBITRATION ACT PROCEDURES
Page LimitsImportant

Exhibits that consist of declarations or affidavits of parties or witnesses shall count towards the above page limit. Photographs, text messages, e-mail, electronic communications, depositions and similar material shall count toward the page limit.

Document Format Requirements55 rules

FormattingMandatory

Working copies shall be merged as one PDF and visibly display the hearing date and time, case name, case number and submitting party on page one.

File type
PDF
Applies to
  • Judicial working copies

Formatting

  • Merge working copies as one PDF
Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 16
|SectionLocal Rules for Superior Court of Snohomish County
FormattingMandatory

Absent prior court approval, this evidence shall not include audio or video tape recordings.

Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 24
|SectionRULE 7. PLEADINGS ALLOWED; FORM OF MOTIONS (b)(2)(d) Motion; Contents Of
FormattingMandatory

Absent prior approval of the court, materials will not include audio or video recordings.

Formatting

  • Audio and video recordings are prohibited absent prior court approval
Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 24
|SectionRULE 7. PLEADINGS ALLOWED; FORM OF MOTIONS (b)(2)(a) Notes for Motion
FormattingMandatory

The format requirements of GR 14 shall apply to motions and attachments to pleadings and other papers filed with the clerk.

Applies to
  • Motion
  • Attachments
  • Pleadings
  • Other papers

Formatting

  • GR 14 format requirements apply
Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 29
|SectionRULE 10. FORM OF PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS
FormattingMandatory

To make such recorded information part of the permanent court record, they must be transcribed by the filing party and filed as a document in paper format.

File type
Paper

Formatting

  • Recorded information must be transcribed by the filing party before filing
Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 29
|SectionRULE 10. FORM OF PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS
FormattingMandatory

(3) One copy without citations or numbers in Word compatible electronic format shall be provided to the trial judge, unless this requirement is waived by the court.

File type
Word

Formatting

  • The copy must not contain citations or numbers
  • The requirement may be waived by the court
Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 36
|SectionRULE 51. INSTRUCTIONS TO JURY AND DELIBERATIONS (b) Submission
FormattingMandatory

(2) One copy numbered and with citations, and one copy without citations or numbers shall be provided to the trial judge.

Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 36
|SectionRULE 51. INSTRUCTIONS TO JURY AND DELIBERATIONS (b) Submission
FormattingMandatory

(1) An original, numbered and with citations, and stamped "original" on the first page shall be provided to the courtroom clerk.

Formatting

  • An original copy must be numbered and include citations
Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 36
|SectionRULE 51. INSTRUCTIONS TO JURY AND DELIBERATIONS (b) Submission
FormattingMandatory

Deletions shall be shown by a strike out and additions shown by underlining; or

Formatting

  • Show deletions with strikeout
  • Show additions with underlining
Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 36
|SectionRULE 52. DECISIONS, FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS (1)(A)
FormattingMandatory

Any interlineations, corrections, and deletions in orders and judgments signed by the judge/commissioner must be initialed by the judge/commissioner.

FormattingMandatory

Any such copies shall be provided under coversheet indexing same by docket number and/or original filing date.

FormattingMandatory

E-mails, text messages, social media posts, and similar evidence must be submitted in paper form and sequentially numbered at the bottom of each page.

File type
Paper
Applies to
  • Documentary submissions

Court's wording

(1) E-mails, Text Messages, and Social Media Posts. In accordance with the Administrative Order entitled Procedures for Submission of Evidence in RCW 7.105 Proceedings, e-mails, text messages, social media posts, or other similar evidence shall be presented in paper form and numbered sequentially at the bottom of each page.

Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 66
|SectionRULE 95.00 Civil Protection Orders — E-mails, Text Messages, and Social Media Posts
FormattingMandatory

If the submission is more than five (5) pages in length, then that party shall include a coversheet identifying the specific e-mails, text messages, social media posts, or similar items relied upon.

Applies to
  • More than 5 pages
Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 66
|SectionRULE 95.00 Civil Protection Orders — E-mails, Text Messages, and Social Media Posts
FormattingMandatory

Writings, photographs, or contents (e-mails, text messages, and social media posts included) that exceed twenty-five (25) pages, shall be presented in the form of a chart, summary, or calculation, with the originals available for examination pursuant to ER 1006.

Applies to
  • More than 25 pages

Formatting

  • Present the submission as a chart, summary, or calculation
Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 66
|SectionRULE 95.00 Civil Protection Orders — E-mails, Text Messages, and Social Media Posts
FormattingMandatory

Videos, audio recordings, printed photographs, electronic media, and other tangible objects must be submitted in hard copy in an appropriate container rather than electronically.

File type
Paper

Court's wording

The following items shall be submitted in hard copy and shall not be submitted electronically: videos, audio recordings, printed photographs, electronic media such as a CD or DVD, or other tangible objects. In these instances, the items should be placed in a manila envelope or other appropriate container and attached to a coversheet that contains the complete caption, a description of the items provided, and the date, time, and location of the hearing.

FormattingMandatory

Unless the working copy is delivered through OFS, or is for an extended motion set on the motions call calendar, the subject line for the e-mails must contain, in this order: Location of hearing (i.e., criminal hearings, criminal motions, or name of Judge), date of hearing, time of hearing, case name, case number.

FormattingMandatory

The document name must contain, in this order: Date of hearing, time of hearing, case name, case number, party submitting the materials, and the title of the materials. For extended motions set on the criminal motions call calendar, the date and time of the hearing shall be the date and time of the motions call calendar.

FormattingMandatory

Electronic working copies shall be submitted by providing an electronic document in portable document format (.pdf) or as a Microsoft word document (.doc).

FormattingMandatory

The following items shall be submitted in hard copy and shall not be submitted electronically: videos, audio recordings, printed photographs, electronic media such as a CD or DVD, or other tangible objects.

File type
Paper
Applies to
  • Working copy
FormattingMandatory

General and/or Special Orders must be submitted in a format approved by the bench specifying at a minimum the scope of the request; names, address and phone numbers of the parties to the request; reference to statutes/standards; relevant time elements (begin and ending dates);

Formatting

  • The format must include references to statutes or standards
  • The format must include relevant time elements, including beginning and ending dates
FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

Text messages, social media posts or similar evidence shall be presented in paper form and numbered sequentially at the bottom of each page.

FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

When text-message, social-media, or similar evidence exceeds five pages, the relying party must highlight the items used and include a coversheet identifying them.

Applies to
  • More than 5 pages

Formatting

  • The specific evidence relied upon must be highlighted

Court's wording

If a party files or presents text messages, social media posts or similar items of evidence that exceed a total of 5 pages in length, that party shall highlight the specific text messages, social media posts or similar items relied upon and shall file or present them with a Page 1 of 2 coversheet that identifies the specific messages or posts relied upon.

FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

Any evidence capable of being offered in documentary form must be offered in documentary form in order to be considered.

FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

Videos, audio recordings, and other evidence that cannot be printed and presented in paper form must be transferred to CD/DVD, removable disk, or other storage device that may be offered into evidence at the hearing.

FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

If the evidence consists of video or digital photographs, the party offering the evidence must also bring the evidence on a removable device that can be admitted into evidence at the hearing as an exhibit as set forth in 1C, above.

Snohomish Wa:5d3054bdbbe87afcf3eee37a · Apr 2025 · p. 2
|Section3. VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDINGS AND DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS
FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

Multi-page documents must have page number references indicated on each page.

Formatting

  • Multipage documents must include page-number references on every page
Snohomish Wa:a8f18d45a6905c3ce0721d38 · Nov 2023 · p. 2
|Section3) Pre-Trial Meeting of Parties
FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

Each party must provide two separately packaged sets of exhibits—one original set and one bench/working set—including original sealed depositions, with exhibits marked and ordered as required.

Applies to
  • Exhibits

Formatting

  • Include original sealed depositions
  • Number exhibits in the upper-right corner and organize them in numerical order
  • Comply with Paragraph 2's exhibit requirements

Court's wording

Two sets of all exhibits (one set of originals and one set of bench/working copies), in two separate notebooks or packets, including original sealed depositions. The exhibits should be numbered in the upper right corner, organized in numerical order, and comply with requirements listed in Paragraph 2 of this protocol. Each party is responsible for the copying costs of their own exhibits and for making copies of their master set of exhibits for all attorneys and parties.

Snohomish Wa:a8f18d45a6905c3ce0721d38 · Nov 2023 · p. 2
|Section4) Documents provided to the Court by noon the day before trial
FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

If Petitioner/Plaintiff has more than 100 exhibits the parties shall agree on the appropriate series of numbers with which Plaintiff/Petitioner’s exhibits should end. Respondent/Defendant’s exhibits will start with the 01 of the next hundred numbers.

Applies to
  • Exhibits
  • More than 100 pages

Formatting

  • Respondent/Defendant exhibits begin with 01 of the next hundred-number series
Snohomish Wa:a8f18d45a6905c3ce0721d38 · Nov 2023 · p. 2
|Section3) Pre-Trial Meeting of Parties
FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

For Jury Trials Only: Working copies of proposed jury instructions shall be provided electronically, in an editable format, to the assigned trial judge.

Snohomish Wa:a8f18d45a6905c3ce0721d38 · Nov 2023 · p. 2
|Section3) Pre-Trial Meeting of Parties

Document Filing Requirements147 rules

Filing RequirementsMandatory

(D) Signature on Pleadings. All such documents shall bear the personal original signature of counsel or party pro se presenting the same, and the endorsement of approval or waiver of notice of presentation signed by all non- presenting parties not previously adjudged in default, or their attorneys.

Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 10
|SectionRULE 0.02 Organization of the Court — (f) Appearances-Business by Ex Parte via the Clerk Portal or Messenger — (D) Signature on Pleadings
Filing RequirementsMandatory

All documents subject to this rule must be accompanied by an Ex Parte Coversheet substantially similar to the court website form.

Court's wording

(E) Coversheet required. All such documents shall be accompanied by a covesheet in a form substantially similar to the Ex Parte Coversheet found on the Court’s Website. This form must include the following elements:

Filing RequirementsMandatory

• All supporting documents necessary for the Court to make a decision must be included with the submission

Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 11
|Section(F) Requirements for Submission
Filing RequirementsMandatory

• Motions for Default must include Proof of Service, Declaration re: Service Members Civil Relief Act and Statement regarding Venue.

Document
Default judgment motion

Must include

  • Certificate of service
Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 11
|Section(F) Requirements for Submission
Filing RequirementsMandatory

Attorneys who have received a waiver shall place the words “Exempt from e-filing per waiver filed on (date)” in the caption of all paper documents they file for the duration of the waiver.

Document
Paper document
Placement
Caption
Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 15
|SectionLocal Rules for Superior Court of Snohomish County
Filing RequirementsMandatory

If filed electronically, the filing party must retain the original document during the pendency of any appeal and until at least sixty (60) days after completion of the instant case and shall present the original document to the court if requested to do so.

Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 15
|SectionLocal Rules for Superior Court of Snohomish County
Filing RequirementsMandatory

Attorneys who receive an approved waiver shall file a copy of the waiver in each case in which they file documents.

Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 15
|SectionLocal Rules for Superior Court of Snohomish County
Filing RequirementsMandatory

Compliance with civil discovery and disclosure rules that require, at a minimum, the disclosure to the opposing party of any document or exhibit that a party plans to submit for review by the court supporting their position.

Filing RequirementsMandatory

Proof of Attendance at a parenting seminar if required by SCLSPR 94.04(d)(4).

Filing RequirementsMandatory

Proof of compliance with the Alternative Dispute Resolution requirements of SCLSPR 94.04(c)(3).

Filing RequirementsMandatory

Compliance with the filing of certain financial documents as required by SCLSPR 94.04(e).

Filing RequirementsMandatory

Each party must file with the judge who is assigned for trial their proposed final order/decree for divorce/dissolution, and, if applicable, a proposed order regarding child support (with proposed worksheets) and a proposed parenting plan, as well as any other proposed order relevant to the issues to be resolved at trial.

Document
Proposed orders

Must include

  • Proposed order
Filing RequirementsMandatory

Proof of compliance with pre-trial arbitration regarding child support and/or maintenance if subject to SCLSCCAR 1.2 and RCW 7.06.

Filing RequirementsMandatory

Each party must be prepared to provide to the judge assigned for trial any other document upon which they intend to rely as evidence.

Filing RequirementsMandatory

The motion documents must include an order to show cause or a note for motion calendar, the motion, and supporting documents.

Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 24
|SectionRULE 7. PLEADINGS ALLOWED; FORM OF MOTIONS (b)(2)(a) Notes for Motion
Filing RequirementsMandatory

Deposition testimony, discovery pleadings, and documentary evidence relied upon must be quoted verbatim, or a photocopy of relevant pages thereof must be attached to the motion.

Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 24
|SectionRULE 7. PLEADINGS ALLOWED; FORM OF MOTIONS (b)(2)(d) Motion; Contents Of
Filing RequirementsMandatory

Working copies of the motion and all documents in support or opposition shall be delivered by the party filing such documents to the judicial officer who is to consider the motion no later than the day they are to be served on all other parties.

Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 24
|SectionRULE 7. PLEADINGS ALLOWED; FORM OF MOTIONS (b)(2)(b) Working Copies
Filing RequirementsMandatory

The motion-calendar note must use the court-approved form, be signed by the filer, identify the represented party and relief sought, and include a mailing certificate identifying the recipient and person who mailed the documents.

Court's wording

The note for motion calendar must be on the form approved by the court. The note for motion calendar must be signed by the attorney or party pro se filing the same, with the designation of the party represented. The note for motion calendar must identify the type or nature of relief being sought. The note or other document shall provide a certification of mailing of all documents related to the motion. The certificate shall state the person and address to whom such mailing was made, and who performed the mailing.

Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 24
|SectionRULE 7. PLEADINGS ALLOWED; FORM OF MOTIONS (b)(2)(a) Notes for Motion
Filing RequirementsMandatory

Motions must state the specific relief sought, grounds, legal issues, and evidence relied upon with particularity, while complying with applicable mandatory form requirements.

Court's wording

A motion must contain the following (motions shall comply with any applicable mandatory form requirements): 1. Relief Requested. The specific relief the court is requested to grant; 2. Statement of Grounds. A concise statement of the grounds upon which the motion is based; 3. Statement of Issues. A concise statement of the issue(s) of law upon which the court is requested to rule; 4. Evidence Relied Upon. The evidence, on which the motion or reply is based, shall be identified with particularity.

Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 24
|SectionRULE 7. PLEADINGS ALLOWED; FORM OF MOTIONS (b)(2)(d) Motion; Contents Of
Filing RequirementsMandatory

Any motion for revision shall state each particular finding of fact, conclusion of law, order or ruling for which revision is sought. Any such motion shall additionally contain a brief statement, for each such claimed error, which

Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 28
|SectionLocal Rules for Superior Court of Snohomish County, Part III, Rule 12(a)
Filing RequirementsMandatory

The documents may be presented ex parte if the motion contains a written certification that the other parties pro se or attorneys were notified of the time and place of the hearing requesting the order shortening time.

Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 28
|SectionLocal Rules for Superior Court of Snohomish County, Part III, Rule 10(e)
Filing RequirementsMandatory

Each party shall have a proposed order prepared at the time the motion is called for hearing. Unless specifically authorized by the court, the prevailing party shall present a proposed order before the conclusion of the calendar on which the matter was heard.

Document
Motion

Must include

  • Proposed order
Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 28
|SectionLocal Rules for Superior Court of Snohomish County, Part III, Rule 11
Filing RequirementsMandatory

A party appearing pro se shall state on a notice of appearance, pleadings, and other documents filed by such party, his/her mailing address, street address where service of process and other papers may be made, telephone number and e-mail address.

Filing RequirementsMandatory

Pleadings or other papers requiring clerk action must include a special “Clerk’s Action Required” caption directly below the case number on the first page.

Document
Action document
Placement
First page

Must include

  • Caption

Court's wording

Pleadings or other papers requiring action on the part of the clerk, other than file stamping, docketing and placing in the file, shall be considered action documents. Action documents shall include a special “Clerk’s Action Required caption directly below the case number on the first page.

Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 30
|SectionRULE 10. FORM OF PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS
Filing RequirementsMandatory

A party pro se shall advise the court and other parties by written notice of any changes of address and/or telephone and e-mail address.

Filing RequirementsMandatory

When a party appears in court without an attorney or written filing, the clerk provides an approved Notice of Appearance form for the pro se party to complete and file.

Court's wording

When a party physically appears in court, pursuant to process served upon him/her, but without an attorney and without filing a written pleading or other paper, the clerk shall deliver a printed Notice of Appearance form containing the substance of subsection (a) of this rule and approved by the court. This notice shall be completed by the party pro se and filed.

Filing RequirementsMandatory

For all cases, including criminal, protection order, family law, parentage, and all juvenile matters, case initiating document(s) shall include the names of all known parties in the caption.

Document
Case initiating document
Placement
Caption
Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 30
|SectionRULE 10. FORM OF PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS
Filing RequirementsMandatory

A Demand for Jury Trial shall be contained in a separate document.

Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 31
|SectionVI. TRIALS (RULES 38-53.2), RULE 38. JURY TRIAL OF RIGHT
Filing RequirementsMandatory

The moving party or parties shall submit the completed background check form to the ex-parte department to obtain authorization for Court Administration to conduct a same-day background check prior to the hearing.

Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 61
|Section(A) Immediate Restraining Orders/Ex-Parte Orders
Filing RequirementsMandatory

It shall be the responsibility of the presenting party to submit to the court working copies of any pleadings or other documents or proof on which the requested action is based.

Snohomish Wa:c864e498eca4bd0db9b1f7bb · Sep 2026 · p. 73
|Section(d) Ex Parte; Working Copies Required
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCriminal cases

A bail bond company or corporate surety may not post a bond accepted by the identified Snohomish County courts without an operating order of justification from the Superior Court.

Court's wording

No bond posted by a bail bond company or corporate surety may be accepted by or on behalf of Snohomish County Superior Court, District Court or Juvenile Court unless the bonding company or corporate surety posting such bond has obtained and is operating under an order of justification issued by the Snohomish County Superior Court.

Snohomish Wa:32e7b2a7ff7acc3b3d71bf76 · Apr 2025 · p. 1
|SectionJUSTIFICATION OF BAIL BOND COMPANIES AND SURETIES

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Parties not appearing in person must use the Ex Parte via the Clerk Portal for ex parte submissions, and mailed submissions are not accepted except for adoption break seal requests.

(A) Submission Method. Parties shall use the Ex Parte via the Clerk Portal for all ex parte submissions intended for presentation to a judicial officer when the party is not appearing in-person for the presentation. Mailed submissions are not accepted, except for adoption break seal requests.

Page 10 | RULE 0.02 Organization of the Court — (f) Appearances-Business by Ex Parte via the Clerk Portal or Messenger — (A) Submission Method

The Clerk Portal does not accept motions to shorten time, temporary or final parenting plans and child support, initial probate filings, or minor guardianship final orders, which may instead be presented in person during ex parte hours.

(C) Excluded Submissions. The following submissions will not be accepted through the Ex Parte via the Clerk Portal. These submissions may be presented in person during ex parte hours. • Motions to Shorten Time • Temporary and Final Parenting Plans/Child Support • Initial Probate Filings • Minor Guardianship Final Orders

Page 10 | RULE 0.02 Organization of the Court — (f) Appearances-Business by Ex Parte via the Clerk Portal or Messenger — (C) Excluded Submissions

The Clerk Portal accepts the listed ex parte orders and proceedings, subject to the stated probate exclusions and additional fees for supplemental proceedings and orders extending judgment.

(B) Accepted Submissions. The following submissions will be accepted through the Ex Parte via the Clerk Portal: • Agreed or Stipulated Orders • Orders of Dismissal • Orders of Default • Judgment on Answer of Garnishee/Order to Pay • Supplemental Proceedings (additional filing fee required) • Orders Extending Judgment (additional filing fee required) • Orders to Show Cause • Probate Orders (exclusions below) • Guardianship Orders

Page 10 | RULE 0.02 Organization of the Court — (f) Appearances-Business by Ex Parte via the Clerk Portal or Messenger — (B) Accepted Submissions

Attorneys must electronically file all documents through the Clerk’s online e-filing application unless an exception is provided by the rule.

Attorneys shall electronically file (e-file) all documents using the Clerk’s online e-filing application unless this rule provides otherwise.

Page 14 | RULE 30. ELECTRONIC FILING AND SERVICE

Negotiable instruments, exhibits, and trial notebooks may not be filed in the court file in either paper or electronic form.

Comments: Negotiable instruments, exhibits, and trial notebooks are examples of items that are not to be filed in the court file either in paper form or by e-filing.

Page 15 | Local Rules for Superior Court of Snohomish County

A respondent's response may be filed in person or electronically with the clerk and must be served on the other party by the stated deadline.

any response to the initial petition from the Respondent shall be filed with the clerk of the court (either in person or e-filed) and served on the other party no later than five (5) court days prior to the next hearing date.

Page 68 | (f) Deadlines (2)

When a shortened hearing schedule prevents responsive pleadings from being electronically provided by 4:30 p.m. the day before the hearing, the submission must be provided in both electronic and paper formats.

Where the time to hear the motion has been shortened by court order or rule, such that responsive pleadings cannot be electronically provided by 4:30pm the day before the hearing

Page 90 | Part VI. Criminal Rules, Rule 8.11

When one criminal submission, including attachments, exceeds 25 pages, its judicial working copies must be submitted electronically and in paper format.

Where the length of all written materials, including attachments, for one submission (initial filing, response, or reply) exceeds 25 pages

Page 90 | Part VI. Criminal Rules, Rule 8.11

Criminal judicial working copies must be submitted electronically when the hearing is set or when the response or reply is due under SCLCrR 8.2(c).

Judicial working copies for criminal matters shall be submitted to the Court in an electronic format at the time the hearing is set, or at the time the response or reply is due as set forth in SCLCrR 8.2(c).

Page 90 | Part VI. Criminal Rules, Rule 8.11

Judicial working copies for proposed jury instructions must be submitted electronically and in paper format.

When submitting proposed jury instructions.

Page 90 | Part VI. Criminal Rules, Rule 8.11

Criminal cases require electronic judicial working copies.

Electronic Working Copies are required in criminal cases as follows:

Page 90 | Part VI. Criminal Rules, Rule 8.11

Paper working copies generally are not accepted unless electronic submission is impossible or impractical, or a party submits a paper copy in addition to the electronic copy.

Except as required elsewhere in this rule, paper working copies will not be accepted unless it is impossible or impractical for electronic working copies to be provided or in addition to the electronic working copy, a party chooses to supply a paper working copy.

Page 91 | Working Copies

Criminal electronic working copies must be emailed to the designated criminal address or assigned judge's address, either directly or through Odyssey File and Serve.

Electronic working copies for hearings set in the criminal hearings or criminal motions courtrooms shall be sent to: criminal.workingcopies@snoco.org. Electronic working copies for matters set on a judge’s personal calendar, or preassigned to a particular judge, shall be sent to the working copy e-mail address for that judge. The working copy e-mail addresses are for criminal matters only at this time and will be located on the Criminal Matters page on the Snohomish County Superior Court website. Working copies may be sent directly to the correct e-mail address

Page 91 | Working Copies

Documents that are or will be submitted as hearing or trial exhibits are excluded from the permission to electronically file official documents.

This does not include documents that are or will be submitted as an exhibit in a hearing or trial.

Page 15 | Local Rules for Superior Court of Snohomish County

The Clerk provides waiver request forms, considers each application, and gives the attorney a written response.

The Clerk will make waiver request forms available, consider each application and provide a written response to the attorney.

Page 15 | Local Rules for Superior Court of Snohomish County

An attorney unable to electronically file may request an e-filing waiver by showing good cause and explaining the case-specific need for paper filing.

If an attorney is unable to e-file documents, the attorney may request a waiver. The attorney must make a showing of good cause and explain why he or she needs to file paper documents in that particular case.

Page 15 | Local Rules for Superior Court of Snohomish County

Working-copy items unsuitable for e-filing must continue to be submitted in paper form under the specified procedural rule.

Working copy items not suitable for e-filing shall continue to be required in paper form and presented pursuant to SCLCR 7(b)(2)(b) or the applicable rule for the relevant case type.

Page 16 | Local Rules for Superior Court of Snohomish County

Electronic working copies that do not comply with the submission and naming rules may be rejected.

Submissions of electronic working copies that do not conform to these rules may be rejected.

Page 102 | RULE 7.0A WORKING COPIES

Unrepresented parties are not required to file electronically but may choose to do so.

Unrepresented parties are not required to e-file but may do so.

Page 14 | RULE 30. ELECTRONIC FILING AND SERVICE

When authorized by court rule, judicial working copies may be submitted directly to the judicial officer or court designee through the Clerk's e-filing application using the serve-only option.

If authorized by court rule, Judicial working copies may be submitted directly to the judicial officer or to his/her court designee using the Clerk’s e-filing application via the “serve only” option.

Page 15 | Local Rules for Superior Court of Snohomish County

Documents from governments or other courts under official seal, including adoption documents, may be filed electronically.

(c) Documents That May Be E-Filed: Documents from governments or other courts under official seal including adoption documents.

Page 15 | Local Rules for Superior Court of Snohomish County

A defendant appearing pro se may submit either hard copies through Court Administration or electronic working copies under the stated procedures.

Defendants appearing pro se are presumed to be unable to submit electronic working copies and may submit hard working copies through Court Administration or may submit electronic working copies as set forth herein.

Page 91 | Working Copies

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

The Clerk may reject and return an unauthorized paper filing when the attorney lacks an approved waiver from mandatory e-filing.

If an attorney files a document in paper form and does not have an approved waiver from mandatory e-filing, the Clerk is authorized to reject the document and return it to the attorney for e-filing.

Page 15 | Local Rules for Superior Court of Snohomish County

Family law responding documents and briefs must be filed and served by noon five court days before the hearing.

Responding documents and briefs must be filed with the clerk and copies served on all parties and the court no later than 12:00 noon five (5) court days before the hearing.

Page 23 | RULE 6. TIME (d) For Motions--Affidavits

Family law motion documents must be filed and served at least 12 days before the scheduled hearing, except motions to reconsider governed by SCLCR 59.

Any party desiring to bring any family law motion, other than a motion to reconsider (governed by SCLCR 59), on the family law motion calendar must file such motion documents with the Clerk and serve all parties and the court at least twelve (12) days before the date fixed for such hearing.

Page 23 | RULE 6. TIME (d) For Motions--Affidavits

Civil responding documents and briefs must be filed and served no later than noon two court days before the hearing.

Responding documents and briefs must be filed with the clerk and copies served on all parties and the court no later than 12 noon two (2) court days prior to the hearing.

Page 23 | RULE 6. TIME (d) For Motions--Affidavits

Civil reply documents must be filed and served by noon on the court day before the hearing.

Copies of any documents replying to the response must be filed with the clerk and served on all parties and the court not later than 12 noon of the court day prior to the hearing.

Page 23 | RULE 6. TIME (d) For Motions--Affidavits

Additional family law responding or reply documents must be filed and served by noon three court days before the hearing.

Copies of any additional responding or reply documents must be filed with the clerk and served on all parties and the Court not later than 12:00 noon three (3) court days before the hearing.

Page 23 | RULE 6. TIME (d) For Motions--Affidavits

Material filed after the rule's deadline may be stricken; if considered, the court may continue the matter or impose appropriate remedies or terms.

Any material offered at a time later than required by this rule may be stricken by the court and not considered. If the court decides to allow the late filing and consider the materials, the court may continue the matter or impose other appropriate remedies including terms, or both.

Page 24 | RULE 7. PLEADINGS ALLOWED; FORM OF MOTIONS (b)(2)(c) Late Filing; Terms

A signed order, judgment, or decree must be filed forthwith with the clerk unless the court authorizes otherwise, and the attorney or pro se party obtaining it is responsible for filing it.

Unless otherwise authorized by the court, any order, judgment, or decree that has been signed by the court shall not be taken from the courthouse, but must be filed forthwith in the clerk's office or with the clerk in the courtroom, by the attorney or party pro se obtaining said order.

Page 37 | RULE 58. ENTRY OF JUDGMENT

A Response to Initial Statement of Arbitrability must be filed with the clerk within 14 days after the Initial Statement of Arbitrability is served and filed.

Within fourteen (14) days after the Initial Statement of Arbitrability has been served and filed, any party disagreeing with the Initial Statement of Arbitrability shall serve the Arbitration Coordinator and all parties and file with the clerk a Response to Initial Statement of Arbitrability on a form prescribed by the court.

Page 44 | RULE 2.1 TRANSFER TO ARBITRATION

If no party appeals within ten days after the special award is filed, judgment must be entered as generally described under SCCAR 6.3.

If within ten (10) days after the award is filed no party appeals, a judgment shall be entered in a manner described generally under SCCAR 6.3; and

Page 48 | RULE 3.2 AUTHORITY OF ARBITRATORS

An aggrieved party has ten days after the special award to appeal it under the procedures specified in RCW 2.24.050.

The aggrieved party shall have ten (10) days thereafter to appeal the award of such expenses in accordance with the procedures described in RCW 2.24.050.

Page 48 | RULE 3.2 AUTHORITY OF ARBITRATORS

The parties must confirm scheduled arbitration hearing dates with the arbitrator at least one week before the hearing, and failure to do so may result in cancellation.

The parties shall confirm scheduled arbitration hearing dates with the arbitrator at least one (1) week prior to the hearing. Failure to timely confirm a scheduled arbitration hearing may result in cancellation of the hearing by the arbitrator.

Page 49 | Part IV. Mandatory Arbitration Rules, Rule 5.1(b) Confirmation-Settlement or Other Disposition

The attorney-fee request must be submitted to the arbitrator by affidavit no later than five calendar days after the arbitration hearing and must be addressed in the arbitration award.

The corresponding request for attorney fees shall be made to the arbitrator by affidavit only, not later than five (5) calendar days after the date of the arbitration hearing and shall be addressed by the arbitrator in the arbitration award.

Page 50 | Part IV. Mandatory Arbitration Rules, Rule 5.3(f) Offers of Settlement

A motion to waive or compel ADR/Mediation, or to change its cost allocation, must be noted on the Commissioner’s Domestic Motions calendar at least 60 days before the scheduled trial.

Motions to waive or compel ADR/Mediation, or change the allocation of the cost of ADR/Mediation as set forth in this rule, shall be noted on the Commissioner’s Domestic Motions calendar a minimum of 60 days prior to any scheduled trial.

Page 57 | ADR/Mediation — Motions

A respondent's response must be filed with the clerk and served on the other party no later than 5 court days before the continued hearing.

Any response to the initial petition from the Respondent shall be filed with the clerk of the court (either in person or e-filed) and served on the other party no later than five (5) court days prior to the next hearing date.

Page 68 | (f) Deadlines (2)

A reply to the respondent's response must be filed with the clerk and served on the other party no later than 3 court days before the hearing.

Any reply to the response shall be filed with the clerk of the court (either in person or e-filed) and served on the other party no later than three (3) court days prior to the hearing date.

Page 68 | (f) Deadlines (2)

Evidence must be filed and served at least 3 court days before the hearing; evidence filed within 3 days without good cause may be disregarded or may result in other relief.

Evidence that is not filed and served on the other party at least three (3) court days before the hearing may not be available to the Court. If a party files evidence within three (3) days before the hearing without good cause, the Court may elect not to consider the evidence, continue the hearing, impose terms, or take other action as it deems appropriate.

Page 68 | (f) Deadlines (1)

Within 14 days after filing the action, the petitioner must obtain an order directing release of the specified child-abuse and neglect information.

No later than 14 days after the filing of the action, the petitioner shall seek and obtain an order directing the department of children, youth, and families to release information as provided under RCW 13.50.100.

Page 71 | (3) Child Abuse and Neglect Check

No later than 14 days after filing the action, the petitioner must file and serve the required Washington State Patrol examination results on all persons entitled to notice.

No later than 14 days after the filing of the action, the petitioner shall file, and serve on all persons entitled to notice under RCW 11.130.195, the results of the Washington State patrol examination required by RCW 11.130.210.

Page 71 | (4) Washington State Patrol Criminal Identification Information

The moving party must file the motion documents and serve all parties and the court at least 14 days before the hearing.

The moving party must file such motion documents with the Clerk and serve all parties and the court at least fourteen (14) days before the date fixed for such hearing.

Page 72 | Time for Motions–Affidavits

Within 60 days after the settlement is approved, the petitioner must file a receipt signed by a financial institution representative acknowledging receipt and continued holding of the funds.

Within 60 days of the approval of the settlement, the petitioner shall file a receipt, signed by a representative of the financial institution, acknowledging receipt of the funds and acknowledging that the financial institution will hold the funds in compliance with the court order and SPR 98.16W.

Page 77 | (g) Minor Settlements — (4) Filing of Receipt

A clerk-stamped copy of the filed settlement receipt must be provided to the approving judge within two working days after filing.

A copy of the receipt shall be provided to the judge approving the settlement. The copy shall bear the stamp of the clerk showing that it has been filed and shall be provided to the judge within two working days of being filed.

Page 78 | (g) Minor Settlements — (4) Filing of Receipt

The judge must receive a working copy of the proposed trust document, a hearing note, and the trustee's fee schedule at least six court days before the hearing.

A working copy of the proposed trust document, note for hearing and trustee's fee schedule shall be furnished to the judge no less than 6 court days in advance of the hearing.

Page 78 | (j) Control and Orders for Remaining Funds — (3) Conditions for use of Trust

Proof from the original bonding company must be filed within two court days after the order authorizing a bond rider, unless the order sets a different deadline.

Such proof must be filed in the court file within two court days of the court’s order authorizing a rider unless a different deadline is included in the court’s order.

Page 81 | RULE 3.2 (k)(3) Bond Riders

For qualifying Blake motions, the prosecutor's response is due at least 14 days before the show-cause hearing.

the prosecutor’s response shall be due not less than 14 days before the Show Cause hearing

Page 87 | Part VI. Criminal Rules

For qualifying Blake motions, any reply must be filed and served at least 5 days before the show-cause hearing unless the court changes the time.

any reply shall be not less than 5 days before the Show Cause hearing unless the time is extended or shortened by the court.

Page 87 | Part VI. Criminal Rules

Unless the rule provides otherwise or the court shortens the period, the show-cause hearing must be set at least 45 days after the motion is filed.

Except as otherwise set forth in this rule, or shortened by the Court, the Show Cause Hearing shall be set for a date not less than 45 days after the date the motion is filed.

Page 87 | Part VI. Criminal Rules

Responses must be filed and served at least 15 days before the show-cause hearing, and replies must be filed and served at least 7 days before the hearing, unless the court changes the time.

Responses shall be filed and served not less than 15 days before the date set for the show cause hearing, and replies shall be filed and served not less than 7 days before the date set for the show cause hearing unless the time for responses or replies is extended or shortened by the court.

Page 87 | Part VI. Criminal Rules

For qualifying Blake motions, the motion must be filed and served at least 28 days before the proposed show-cause hearing.

In such a circumstance, the motion shall be filed and served on the prosecutor not less than 28 days before the proposed date for the Show Cause hearing, and the prosecutor’s response shall be due not less than 14 days before the Show Cause hearing, and any reply shall be not less than 5 days before the Show Cause hearing unless the time is extended or shortened by the court.

Page 87 | Part VI. Criminal Rules

CrR 3.5 hearings must be noted by the prosecuting attorney and completed one week before trial, absent good cause.

Hearings pursuant to CrR 3.5 must be noted by the prosecuting attorney and completed by one week prior to the trial date or the court may impose sanctions, including suppression of the statements at trial, absent good cause to excuse the delay.

Page 88 | RULE 8.2 MOTIONS

Motions to suppress must be heard one week before trial, subject to the stated good-cause exception in the preceding provision.

Motions to suppress must be heard by one week prior to the trial date or the court may impose sanctions.

Page 88 | RULE 8.2 MOTIONS

The calendar note, motion, service on all parties, and email submission to the criminal working copies address must occur no later than five court days before the requested hearing.

The Calendar Note must be accompanied by a motion and must be filed and served on all parties and sent to the criminal working copies e-mail (criminal.workingcopies@snoco.org) not less than five (5) court days before the date requested for the hearing.

Page 89 | Part VI. Criminal Rules

Responsive materials must be filed and served on all parties by noon two court days before the hearing.

Responsive materials, if any, must be filed and served on all parties not later than 12:00pm two (2) court days before the hearing.

Page 89 | Part VI. Criminal Rules

The moving party must confirm the extended-motion hearing during the Thursday-to-Friday confirmation window immediately preceding the hearing week.

The moving party must confirm their hearing between 12:00pm Thursday and 12:00pm Friday of the week immediately preceding the week the hearing is to be heard.

Page 89 | Part VI. Criminal Rules

Any reply must be filed and served on all parties by noon one court day before the hearing.

Any reply must be filed and served on all parties not later than 12:00pm one (1) court day before the hearing.

Page 89 | Part VI. Criminal Rules

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Copies of the sealing or redaction motion and proposed findings must be served on all other parties and the court at least five court days before the hearing.

Copies of the written Motion to Seal or Redact and proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law shall be served on all other parties and to the court at least five (5) court days before the date fixed for such hearing.

Page 14 | RULE 15. SEALING AND REDACTION OF COURT RECORDS

An affidavit of service must be electronically filed or filed as proof of service regardless of the service method used.

An affidavit of service is required to be e-filed or filed as proof of service regardless of service method.

Page 16 | Local Rules for Superior Court of Snohomish County

A petition to restore firearm rights must be served on the Snohomish County Prosecutor or designee at least 42 days before the hearing; otherwise, it will not be heard on the scheduled date.

(b) A party filing a petition to restore firearms rights must serve the Snohomish County Prosecutor, or his or her designee, at least 42 days before the scheduled hearing date. A petition that is not filed within the requirements of this rule will not be heard on the date noted for hearing.

Page 22 | PART III. CIVIL RULES, RULE 3(b)

Service on the county prosecutor or designee may be made by hand delivery to the prosecuting attorney’s office and leaving the copy with the prosecutor, a deputy prosecutor, or a prosecutor’s-office clerk.

(c) Service on the county prosecutor or his or her designee shall be made by (i) hand delivering a copy to the office of the prosecuting attorney and leaving it with the prosecutor, a deputy prosecutor, or clerk employed by the prosecutor’s office

Page 22 | PART III. CIVIL RULES, RULE 3(c)(i)

Service on the county prosecutor or designee may alternatively be made by mail, subject to CR 5(b)(2)(A) and (B).

(c) Service on the county prosecutor or his or her designee shall be made by (i) hand delivering a copy to the office of the prosecuting attorney and leaving it with the prosecutor, a deputy prosecutor, or clerk employed by the prosecutor’s office or (ii) by mail. If service is by mail the provisions of CR 5(b)(2)(A)&(B) shall apply.

Page 22 | PART III. CIVIL RULES, RULE 3(c)(ii)

Civil responding documents and briefs must be served on all parties and the court no later than noon two court days before the hearing.

Responding documents and briefs must be filed with the clerk and copies served on all parties and the court no later than 12 noon two (2) court days prior to the hearing.

Page 23 | RULE 6. TIME (d) For Motions--Affidavits

Civil reply documents must be served on all parties and the court by noon on the court day before the hearing.

Copies of any documents replying to the response must be filed with the clerk and served on all parties and the court not later than 12 noon of the court day prior to the hearing.

Page 23 | RULE 6. TIME (d) For Motions--Affidavits

A motion for revision must be filed with and served on all other parties, together with a completed calendar note, within the statutory deadline.

A party seeking revision of a commissioner's order shall, within the time specified by statute, file and serve on all other parties a motion and completed calendar note.

Page 28 | Local Rules for Superior Court of Snohomish County, Part III, Rule 12(a)

A numbered, cited copy of the proposed jury instructions must be served on each opposing counsel or pro se party.

(4) One copy, numbered and with citations, shall be served on each opposing counsel or party pro se.

Page 36 | RULE 51. INSTRUCTIONS TO JURY AND DELIBERATIONS (b) Submission

The order directing supplemental proceedings must be served personally on the debtor.

Service of such order must be made personally upon the debtor.

Page 38 | RULE 69. EXECUTION

The Initial Statement of Arbitrability must be served on all parties.

In every civil case the party filing a notice for arbitration shall file an Initial Statement of Arbitrability on the form prescribed by the court and serve a copy on all parties.

Page 44 | RULE 2.1 TRANSFER TO ARBITRATION

A party disagreeing with the Initial Statement of Arbitrability must serve the Arbitration Coordinator and all parties and file a court-prescribed Response within 14 days after the Initial Statement is served and filed.

Within fourteen (14) days after the Initial Statement of Arbitrability has been served and filed, any party disagreeing with the Initial Statement of Arbitrability shall serve the Arbitration Coordinator and all parties and file with the clerk a Response to Initial Statement of Arbitrability on a form prescribed by the court.

Page 44 | RULE 2.1 TRANSFER TO ARBITRATION

An arbitration stipulation must be established by ex parte court order, filed with the clerk, and served on all parties and the Arbitration Coordinator.

Such stipulations to arbitration under this rule shall be established by ex parte court order and shall be filed with the clerk and shall be served upon all parties and the Arbitration Coordinator.

Page 45 | RULE 2.2 COURT MAY DETERMINE ARBITRABILITY

When a case is determined to be non-arbitrable, the moving party must serve all parties and file the court-prescribed Note for Trial Setting with the Clerk.

If upon motion the court determines that a case is not arbitrable, the moving party shall serve all parties and file a Note for Trial Setting with the Clerk on the form prescribed by the court.

Page 45 | RULE 2.2(b) Determination of Non-arbitrability

A written stipulation to arbitrate must be served on the Arbitration Coordinator and filed with the clerk.

trial by written stipulation served on the Arbitration Coordinator and filed with the clerk.

Page 45 | Part IV. Mandatory Arbitration Rules

When a case is determined to be arbitrable, the prevailing party must serve the Arbitration Coordinator with an order transferring the case to arbitration.

If upon motion the court determines that a case is arbitrable, the prevailing party shall serve upon the Arbitration Coordinator an order transferring the case to arbitration

Page 46 | RULE 2.2(c) Determination of Arbitrability

An arbitrator's special award for expenses must be filed with the clerk together with proof of service on the parties.

The arbitrator shall make a special award for such expenses and shall file such award with the clerk, with proof of service of party(s).

Page 48 | RULE 3.2 AUTHORITY OF ARBITRATORS

The party requesting a trial de novo must serve a copy of the request on all parties.

(3) Trial De Novo-Service and Filing. When a trial de novo is requested as provided in SCCAR 7.1 (a), the party making the request shall complete the Request for Trial De Novo form, including the trial setting information, and file the original with the clerk and serve a copy on all parties.

Page 51 | RULE 7.1 REQUEST FOR TRIAL DE NOVO

When a respondent is served by publication, the petitioning party must serve the Compliance Schedule within five days after the respondent files a response or notice of appearance.

If any respondent is served by publication, the petitioning party will have the Compliance Schedule served within 5 days of the respondent filing a response or notice of appearance.

Page 56 | (c)(1) Family Law Proceedings—Courtroom Calendars and Procedures

The petitioning party must serve the Compliance Schedule on the respondents together with the summons and petition.

The petitioning party is required to have the Compliance Schedule served on the respondent/s with the summons and petition

Page 56 | (c)(1) Family Law Proceedings—Courtroom Calendars and Procedures

If service has already occurred when the family law case is filed, the petitioning party must serve the Compliance Schedule within five court days after filing.

or if service has already occurred, within 5 court days of filing the case.

Page 56 | (c)(1) Family Law Proceedings—Courtroom Calendars and Procedures

The petitioner is responsible for serving the automatic temporary order on the respondent in the specified family law action.

(4) Service of Automatic Temporary Order. It is the responsibility of the Petitioner to serve a copy of the Automatic Temporary Order on the Respondent.

Page 56 | (b) Family Law Proceedings—Courtroom Calendars and Procedures

A summons and petition initiating a visitation proceeding must be served.

A Petition to Establish, Modify, or Terminate Visitation, pursuant to RCW 26.11 shall be initiated by the filing and service of a summons and petition.

Page 61 | (6) Visitation pursuant to RCW 26.11

After an appearance, the party or counsel must receive notice before an application for an immediate temporary restraining order heard by a commissioner in ex parte proceedings.

If an appearance has been made by a party, notice to the party pro se or counsel must be given prior to application for any immediate temporary restraining order, which will be heard by a commissioner ex parte.

Page 62 | (f) Restraining Orders (2) Notice to Opponent

The adverse party must receive at least 20 days' notice of modification proceedings, or 60 days when the adverse party is out of state, before a default modification decree may be entered.

No permanent decree of modification of support, maintenance, visitation, parenting plan, or custody shall be entered by default unless the adverse party was served with at least twenty (20) days notice of such proceedings (sixty (60) days if out of state), together with copies of pleadings.

Page 63 | (g) Modification Proceedings

Multimedia evidence must follow the applicable administrative order, cannot be filed with the court before the hearing, and must be timely served on the opposing party.

Multimedia evidence shall be submitted in accordance with the Administrative Order entitled Procedures for Submission of Evidence in RCW 7.105 Proceedings. It cannot be filed with the Court before the hearing, but must be timely served on the opposing party.

Page 67 | (e) Multimedia Submissions

The Order to Show Cause, motion, and affidavits must be personally served on the responding party unless the court authorizes otherwise.

Unless otherwise authorized by the court, the Order to Show Cause, motion, and affidavits must be personally served upon the responding party.

Page 69 | RULE 96.01 CIVIL CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS; REQUIREMENTS (b) Personal Service

Within fourteen days after the order is granted, the petitioner must serve the Order on Motion to Convert and Consolidate on every person entitled to notice under RCW 11.130.195.

No later than fourteen days after the order has been granted, the Petitioner shall serve a copy of the Order on Motion to Convert and Consolidate on all persons entitled to notice under RCW 11.130.195.

Page 70 | RULE 98.16 ESTATES-GUARDIANSHIPS-SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS OF MINORS (e)(1)(a)

The case schedule must be served with the summons, petition, and supplemental declaration, or within five court days after filing if those documents were served before the schedule issued.

The case schedule must be served, together with the summons, petition, and supplemental declaration, on each person entitled to notice pursuant to RCW 11.130.195(a)(i)-(iv). If service of the summons, petition, and supplemental declaration occurs prior to the issuance of this case schedule, then the case schedule must be served within five (5) court days after the case is filed.

Page 71 | (6) Trial and Hearings; Where Heard; Case Schedule

The moving party must serve all parties and the court at least 14 days before the hearing.

The moving party must file such motion documents with the Clerk and serve all parties and the court at least fourteen (14) days before the date fixed for such hearing.

Page 72 | Time for Motions–Affidavits

Copies of responding documents and briefs must be served on all parties and the court by noon five court days before the hearing.

Responding documents and briefs must be filed with the clerk and copies served on all parties and the court no later than 12:00 noon five (5) court days before the hearing.

Page 72 | Time for Motions–Affidavits

Copies of additional responding or reply documents must be served on all parties and the court by noon three court days before the hearing.

Copies of any additional responding or reply documents must be filed with the clerk and served on all parties and the Court not later than 12:00 noon three (3) court days before the hearing.

Page 72 | Time for Motions–Affidavits

The identified pleadings must be served under RCW 11.195, and the court may dismiss the case sua sponte if, 90 days after the petition is filed, the file lacks valid proof of service or a joinder or response from at least one notice party.

(7) Service. Service of the pleadings identified in SCLSPR 98.16(e)(2) shall be made in accordance with RCW 11.195. If, 90 days after filing the petition, the court file does not contain valid proof of service on, or joinder or response by at least one notice party, the case may be dismissed by the Court on its own motion without further notice to the parties, or the Court may take other action as it deems appropriate.

Page 73 | (7) Service

Responsive documents must be served on all counsel and unrepresented parties by noon two court days before the contested hearing.

Any responsive documents must be filed and served on all counsel and unrepresented parties not later than noon two (2) court days before the contested hearing.

Page 98 | (c)(i) Motion with oral argument

Filing Fees and Waivers

Requests for the clerk’s office to present matters to a judicial officer must be submitted through the Ex Parte Clerk Portal with payment of the appropriate fees.

(G) Fees. Requests for the Clerk’s Office to present matters to a judicial officer must be submitted through the Ex Parte via the Clerk Portal along with payment of the appropriate fees.

Page 11 | (G) Fees

Each parent attending a parenting seminar must pay the fee charged by the approved provider agency, while the seminar itself is conducted at no cost to the court.

Each parent attending a seminar shall pay a fee charged by the approved provider agency. The seminar shall be conducted at no cost to the court.

Civil cases

Page 1 | C. Fees

If the reduced-fee application is not submitted within the required period, it will not be considered and the requestor must pay the full fee.

If the completed application is not provided within this time, the application for reduced fees will not be considered, and the requestor will be responsible for full payment of fees.

Page 3 | Public Disclosure Requests

Supplemental proceedings and orders extending judgment require an additional filing fee.

• Supplemental Proceedings (additional filing fee required) • Orders Extending Judgment (additional filing fee required)

Page 10 | RULE 0.02 Organization of the Court — (f) Appearances-Business by Ex Parte via the Clerk Portal or Messenger — (B) Accepted Submissions

A single Clerk Portal submission may include up to five orders and their supporting documents for one presentation fee, but additional fees may apply under the Clerk's fee schedule.

(2) Presentation of written orders by Ex Parte via the Clerk Portal. This service allows up to five (5) orders, along with their supporting documents, for a single case to be submitted at one time for a presentation fee. Additional fees may apply in accordance with the Clerk’s fee schedule.

Page 10 | RULE 0.02 Organization of the Court — (f) Appearances-Business by Ex Parte via the Clerk Portal or Messenger — (2) Presentation of written orders

A reduced-fee program is available based on ability to pay, but the application must be submitted within 5 days of the initial request and before records are provided.

c. A Reduced Fee Program will be provided to eligible persons based on the requestor’s ability to pay. Ability to pay is determined by the household size and monthly income relative to a discount schedule based on the most recently available federal poverty income guidelines. Application for the reduced fee program must be completed and submitted to the Public Records Specialist within 5 days of the initial request and before records are provided.

Page 3 | Public Disclosure Requests

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Courtesy copies of the Notice of Contested Issues and all reply documents must be given to the assigned judge when the documents are filed with the court.

Courtesy copies of the Notice of Contested Issues and all reply documents shall be provided to the assigned judge at the time of filing with the court.

Page 97 | Contested Hearing

Working copies of the motion, supporting documents, and all reply documents must be given to the assigned judge when filed with the court.

Working copies of the motion, supporting documents and all reply documents shall be provided to the assigned judge at the time of filing with the court.

Page 98 | (c)(iii) Motion without oral argument

Courtesy copies of the motion, supporting documents, and all reply documents must be provided to the assigned judge when filed with the court.

Courtesy copies of the motion, supporting documents and all reply documents shall be provided to the assigned judge at the time of filing with the court.

Page 98 | (c)(i) Motion with oral argument

Working copies of all materials for a hearing must be provided to the assigned judicial officer when the materials are served on the other parties.

(d) Working Copies. Working copies of all materials filed for consideration by the court at any hearing shall be provided to the assigned judicial officer at the time the materials are served on the other parties.

Page 99 | Working Copies

When a party’s initial, response, or reply working copies exceed 25 pages, a hard copy must be delivered to the court promptly after filing unless the court authorizes otherwise.

If a party’s working copies (including all documents submitted by one party for either initial filing, response or reply) exceeds 25 pages, a hard copy shall also be delivered to the Court as soon as possible after filing, unless otherwise authorized by the Court.

Page 99 | Working Copies

For a motion calendared on the UFC calendar, the moving party’s dependency attorney must file a courtesy calendar notice and assist with providing relevant family-law documents to dependency parties.

The dependency attorney for the moving party shall file a courtesy calendar note in the dependency to notify all parties of the hearing and assist with providing courtesy copies of the relevant family law documents to the dependency parties.

Page 100 | Motions

Working copies of all materials submitted for a hearing must be provided to the assigned judicial officer when the materials are served on the other parties.

Working copies of all materials filed for consideration by the court at any hearing shall be provided to the assigned judicial officer at the time the materials are served on the other parties.

Page 101 | RULE 7.0A WORKING COPIES

When a matter is continued, the attorney who submitted the working copy must ensure that it is resubmitted for the new hearing date and time.

If a matter is continued, it shall be the responsibility of the attorney who submitted the working copy to ensure that it is resubmitted for the new hearing date and time.

Page 102 | RULE 7.0A WORKING COPIES

The party seeking revision must provide the judge with working copies of the motion and all materials previously submitted to the commissioner.

It is the responsibility of the party seeking revision to provide the Judge with working copies of the motion and all materials submitted to the Commissioner for consideration.

Page 28 | Local Rules for Superior Court of Snohomish County, Part III, Rule 12(a)

Courtesy copies of all reports and responsive and reply documents must be provided to the assigned judge when they are filed.

Courtesy copies of all reports, responsive and reply documents shall be provided to the assigned judge at the time of filing with the court.

Page 96 | RULE 3.9 DEPENDENCY REVIEW AND PERMANENCY PLANNING HEARINGS

Sealing & Redaction Procedures

Sealing or redaction motions must be noted before a judge or regularly appointed Court Commissioner, with a limited exception for certain unopposed Juvenile Court sealing motions heard by a temporary judge or commissioner.

Motions to seal or redact court records pursuant to GR 15 shall be noted before a judge or regularly appointed Court Commissioner. Motions to seal or redact may not be heard by a Judge Pro Tem or Court Commissioner Pro Tem unless the motion is brought to seal/redact Juvenile Court records pursuant to RCW 13.50.050 and is unopposed by the State.

Page 14 | RULE 15. SEALING AND REDACTION OF COURT RECORDS

A party or interested person seeking to seal or redact a court record must propose written Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law identifying the alleged compelling privacy or safety concerns.

Any party or interested person who moves to seal or redact a court record shall propose written Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law which identify the compelling privacy or safety concerns which are alleged to outweigh the public interest in access to the court record.

Page 14 | RULE 15. SEALING AND REDACTION OF COURT RECORDS

A party or interested person seeking redaction must provide a redacted copy of the court record to the court, clerk, and each opposing party.

Any party or interested person who moves to redact a court record shall provide the court, the clerk and each opposing party a redacted copy of the court record which is the subject of the motion to redact.

Page 14 | RULE 15. SEALING AND REDACTION OF COURT RECORDS

All papers filed with the clerk must comply with GR 22 and GR 31 confidentiality requirements, including proper redactions before filing and confidential coversheets when required.

The confidentiality requirements of GR 22 and GR 31 shall apply to all papers filed with the clerk. Parties shall apply proper redactions prior to filing and use confidential coversheets when required.

Page 29 | RULE 10. FORM OF PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS

Sealed files and materials may not be examined without a court order containing findings that satisfy GR 15 and applicable statutes.

(6) Sealed Files and Materials. The clerk shall not permit the examination of any sealed file or other sealed materials except by order of the court. Such order shall include findings to meet the requirements of GR 15 and any applicable statutes.

Page 41 | (6) Sealed Files and Materials

When a trial de novo is requested, the clerk automatically seals the arbitration award and any memorandum decision or award.

(a) The clerk shall automatically seal any award and any memorandum decision/award if a trial de novo is requested.

Page 51 | RULE 7.2 PROCEDURE AT TRIAL

The required federal tax returns and supporting income records must be filed separately and under seal pursuant to General Rule 22.

In order to provide sufficient income information to the court, each party shall file separately and under seal pursuant to GR 22, complete copies of the last two (2) years for federal income tax returns, which shall include copies of all W-2 forms, 1099 forms and all schedules, 1040 forms and either a copy of the most current paystub with the year-to-date information included within the same or, if such information is not available, all paystubs for the prior six (6) months.

Page 62 | (e) Petitioner and Respondent- Declarations of Income

The court may grant a non-testator’s request to withdraw a sealed will only after a hearing and good cause are shown, and after appropriate notice to the testator or, if deceased, others the court determines.

A non-testator request to withdraw a will filed with the court under seal pursuant to RCW 11.12.265 shall be granted only upon a hearing and good cause shown, after notice to the testator unless deceased and, in that case, to the named personal representative(s), heirs and legatees as the court shall determine appropriate under the circumstances of the case.

Page 69 | RULE 98.05 ESTATES – WILLS – WITHDRAWAL OF WILLS

Sentencing records and reports may not be sealed without a court order issued under the procedures in GR 15.

No sentencing records or reports will be sealed except by order of the court pursuant to the procedures set forth in GR 15.

Page 86 | RULE 7.1 PROCEDURES BEFORE SENTENCING

Documents, reports, evaluations, and other assessments outside the Official Juvenile Court File must be filed under seal using a cover sheet designated “Sealed Confidential Document.”

Any document, report to the court, evaluation, or other assessment that are not part of the Official Juvenile Court File, shall be filed under seal, by use of a coversheet designated: “Sealed Confidential Document.”

Page 105 | (d) Filing of Reports or Other Documents in Juvenile Offender Cases--Cover Sheet

Access to the confidential background-check information is limited to specified individuals and court personnel.

Access to this information shall be limited to the subject of the information, the parties, the parties’ attorneys, the guardian ad litem, the Clerk and Superior Court employees in the performance of their duties.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Minor Guardianship Background Checks

The listed background-check information must be kept confidential by the Superior Court Clerk’s Office.

Snohomish County Superior Court hereby orders that the following information required by RCW 11.130.210 shall be kept confidential by the Superior Court Clerk’s Office:

Civil cases

Page 1 | Minor Guardianship Background Checks

A party seeking to seal portions of the record must comply with GR 15 and other applicable rules and laws.

Parties seeking to seal portions of the record are responsible for complying with GR 15 or other applicable rules and laws.

Civil cases

Page 1 | 1. FOR ALL EVIDENCE

Pursuant to GR 31(e), the social security number should be redacted from the declaration filed with the court. An unredacted copy shall be filed with the court under seal;

Pursuant to GR 31(e), the social security number should be redacted from the declaration filed with the court. An unredacted copy shall be filed with the court under seal;

Criminal cases

Page 2 | JUSTIFICATION OF BAIL BOND COMPANIES AND SURETIES

The court may order improper or inappropriate material to be sealed under the requirements of GR 15.

The court may order that the document or material be sealed, in which event the requirements of GR 15 shall apply.

Page 40 | RULE 79. BOOKS AND RECORDS KEPT BY THE CLERK (3) Improper or Inappropriate Materials

Filing Bundling Requirements

An extended-motion calendar note must be accompanied by a motion, filed and served on all parties, and sent to the criminal working copies email at least five court days before the requested hearing.

The Calendar Note must be accompanied by a motion and must be filed and served on all parties and sent to the criminal working copies e-mail (criminal.workingcopies@snoco.org) not less than five (5) court days before the date requested for the hearing.

Page 89 | Part VI. Criminal Rules

All documents in a submission for a particular hearing must be combined into one document.

All documents filed for a single submission for a particular hearing shall be combined in one document

Page 92 | Working Copies

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Motions to vacate a record of conviction and motions for certificates of discharge are decided on the pleadings unless a criminal hearings judge requires argument.

Motions to vacate record of conviction and motions for certificates of discharge shall be heard on the pleadings only unless a criminal hearings judge requires argument.

Page 89 | Part VI. Criminal Rules

The court will hold a judicial settlement conference only if the Presiding Judge or designee determines that good cause exists.

Snohomish County Superior Court will conduct settlement conferences only when the Presiding Judge or his/her designee determines that good cause has been shown to do so.

Civil cases

Page 1 | JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

An arbitrator may present an ex parte request to the Arbitration Coordinator for an extension of time to file an award; the Coordinator may grant or deny it subject to Presiding Judge review, and the arbitrator must notify the parties of any granted extension.

A request by an arbitrator for an extension of time for the filing of an award under SCCAR 6.2 may be presented to the Arbitration Coordinator, ex parte. The Arbitration Coordinator may grant or deny the request, subject to review by the Presiding Judge. The arbitrator shall give the parties notice of any extension granted.

Page 50 | Part IV. Mandatory Arbitration Rules, Rule 6.2 Filing of Award

A judgment on an award must be presented to the Civil Motions Judge or court commissioner by any party on five days' notice under SCCAR 6.3.

(a) Presentation. A judgment on an award shall be presented to the Civil Motions Judge or court commissioner, by any party, on five (5) days’ notice in accordance with SCCAR 6.3.

Page 51 | RULE 6.3 JUDGMENT ON AWARD

A moving party may strike or continue a confirmed hearing by emailing the criminal motions law clerk and all parties by noon two days before the hearing; after that deadline, court approval is required.

The moving party may strike or continue a confirmed hearing by e-mailing the criminal motions law clerk and all parties no later than noon, two days before the scheduled hearing. After that time, a hearing may only be stricken or continued by approval of the Court.

Page 90 | Part VI. Criminal Rules

Failure to notify the court of a continuance or strike of a confirmed motion may result in sanctions or other terms.

Failure to notify of such continuance or strike of a confirmed motion may result in sanctions and/or terms.

Page 27 | Local Rules for Superior Court of Snohomish County, Part III, Rule 10

The arbitrator may grant a continuance without court order for good cause, but the parties may stipulate to a continuance only with the arbitrator's permission; the arbitrator must provide reasonable notice of the hearing date and continuances.

The arbitrator may grant a continuance without court order for good cause shown. The parties may stipulate to a continuance only with the permission of the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall give reasonable notice of the hearing date and any continuances to the Arbitration Coordinator and all parties.

Page 49 | Part IV. Mandatory Arbitration Rules, Rule 5.1(a) Notice of Hearing - Time and Place - Continuance

A family-law motion or stipulation requesting a trial continuance must identify the previously scheduled trial date or dates.

In all family law cases, a motion or stipulation for trial continuance shall list the date(s) upon which trial was previously set.

Page 58 | A. Trial Continuances in Family Law Cases

Chambers Communication Rules

A post-plea sentencing expected to exceed 30 minutes, a combined plea-and-sentencing hearing exceeding 30 minutes, or a matter that cannot be heard in criminal hearings must be requested by email through the designated criminal working-copies address.

If a sentencing following a plea is expected to take longer than 30 minutes, or the parties want a combined plea and sentencing hearing that will last longer than 30 minutes, or cannot be heard in criminal hearings, they shall request an extended special set sentencing slot by e-mail to criminal.workingcopies@snoco.org.

Page 86 | RULE 7.1 PROCEDURES BEFORE SENTENCING

Represented parties must confirm an extended-motion hearing by emailing criminal.workingcopies@snoco.org.

Represented parties shall confirm their hearing by sending an e-mail to criminal.workingcopies@snoco.org.

Page 89 | Part VI. Criminal Rules

When a party or CASA/GAL disputes the agency report and the hearing is likely to exceed 15 minutes, the person must obtain a contested-hearing date from the assigned judge’s law clerk and serve a Notice of Contested Hearing on all parties and the CASA/GAL.

(i) If a party or CASA/GAL disputes the contents or recommendations contained in the report filed by the supervising agency, and, due to the nature or quantity of contested issues, the Review or Permanency Planning hearing is likely to take longer than 15 minutes, he or she shall obtain a date from the assigned Judge’s law clerk for a Contested Hearing and serve a Notice of Contested Hearing on all parties and the CASA/GAL.

Page 97 | Contested Hearing

Before filing a calendar note for a Dependency Contested Motion, the party must check available dates online and e-mail the law clerk to reserve a date and time.

Before noting a motion, a party or counsel shall identify available dates and time for their motion online at https://snohomishcountywa.gov/1338 and then e-mail the law clerk to reserve that date and time before filing their calendar note.

Page 9 | 5. Dependency Contested Motions

Dependency Motions to Shorten Time hearings must be scheduled through the assigned judge's law clerk.

All hearings must be scheduled through the judge’s law clerk who may determine if additional times are available.

Page 9 | 8. Dependency Motions to Shorten Time

Contact the law clerk of the judge assigned to the alternate color rotation to schedule to this session.

Contact the law clerk of the judge assigned to the alternate color rotation to schedule to this session.

Page 10 | 14. Dependency Settlement Conference

Surrogacy Agreement hearings must be pre-scheduled with a law clerk by email at surrogacy@snoco.org.

These hearings must be pre-scheduled through a law clerk by contacting: surrogacy@snoco.org.

Page 12 | Times, Days and Locations of Various Motions

If a party learns that a post-plea sentencing may exceed 30 minutes, the party must immediately notify the judge’s law clerk and the opposing parties.

If any party later becomes aware that the sentencing may last longer than 30 minutes for any reason, they shall immediately notify the judge’s law clerk and the opposing parties.

Page 86 | RULE 7.1 PROCEDURES BEFORE SENTENCING

The law clerk must email each party the department's designated Zoom-process instructions and invite.

Each party shall follow the process as designated by the law clerk for each department. The law clerk will e-mail those instructions along with a Zoom invite.

Civil cases

Page 3 | 5) Zoom Process

Parties may request a criminal hearing by emailing criminalhearings@snoco.org and including the requested hearing date and time, case name, and cause number in the subject line.

Parties may note a matter in the Criminal Hearings department, Courtroom 1A by e-mailing a scheduling request to the criminal hearings e-mail: criminalhearings@snoco.org. The e-mail must state in the subject line the date and time requested for the hearing and the case name and cause number.

Page 89 | Part VI. Criminal Rules

Unrepresented parties may confirm an extended-motion hearing by email or telephone.

Unrepresented parties may confirm by e-mail or by telephone.

Page 89 | Part VI. Criminal Rules

An unrepresented party may confirm by telephone at (425) 388-3172 and must leave a voicemail stating the party's name, case number, hearing date and time, and whether the hearing is stricken or confirmed.

Unrepresented parties may confirm by calling (425) 388-3172 and leaving a voicemail that states their name, the case number, date and time of the hearing, and whether it is stricken or confirmed.

Page 90 | Part VI. Criminal Rules

Contact the assigned judge's law clerk to request a presentation time for a sealed name-change matter.

For sealed name changes, contact the law clerk of the assigned judge to request a presentation time.

Page 2 | Civil Motions Ex Parte

Contact the assigned judge's law clerk for information about the status of an ex parte civil motion.

Note: Decisions on these matters may not be immediate. For information on the status of your motion, contact the law clerk of the assigned judge.

Page 2 | Civil Motions Ex Parte

Email criminal.workingcopies@snoco.org to schedule extended motions or submit agreed orders continuing a trial or resetting omnibus.

The extended motions law clerk can be reached at criminal.workingcopies@snoco.org for scheduling extended motions or submitting agreed orders to continue trial or reset omnibus.

Court notice

Page 1 | Criminal Hearings, Criminal Motions and Civil Motions Calendar (2026)

Email criminalhearings@snoco.org to schedule criminal hearings or correspond with the criminal hearings law clerk.

The criminal hearings law clerk can be reached at criminalhearings@snoco.org for scheduling or correspondence for criminal hearings.

Court notice

Page 1 | Criminal Hearings, Criminal Motions and Civil Motions Calendar (2026)

Contact the Civil Motions law clerk to arrange an adoption or minor settlement for the requested day.

Please contact the Civil Motions law clerk for the requested day to arrange either one of these.

Court notice

Page 1 | Criminal Hearings, Criminal Motions and Civil Motions Calendar (2026)

Confirm Tuesday-through-Friday civil motions by calling 425-388-3587 or using the court confirmation website.

Please confirm the Tuesday through Friday motions with the confirmation desk at 425-388-3587 or online via www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Confirmations.

Court notice

Page 1 | Criminal Hearings, Criminal Motions and Civil Motions Calendar (2026)

Common questions about Snohomish County Superior Court rules

Are courtesy copies required in Snohomish County Superior Court?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions and reply briefs. Details: delivery upon filing. Courtesy copies of the motion, supporting documents, and all reply documents must be provided to the assigned judge when filed with the court.

View ruleSource: page 98, section (c)(i) Motion with oral argument

Does Snohomish County Superior Court require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Motions to vacate a record of conviction and motions for certificates of discharge are decided on the pleadings unless a criminal hearings judge requires argument.

View ruleSource: page 89, section Part VI. Criminal Rules

What page or word limits apply to declaration or affidavit in Snohomish County Superior Court?

Snohomish County Superior Court's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 25 pages; 5 pages. In family-law motions, supporting declarations and affidavits are limited to 25 pages total, responsive materials to 25 pages total, and reply materials to 5 pages total, absent prior court authorization.

View ruleSource: page 58, section B. Generally

What page or word limits apply to respondent opposition declaration in Snohomish County Superior Court?

Snohomish County Superior Court's rule states these limits: 40 pages. A responding party's declaration in opposition may include up to 1 submission and 40 pages, excluding text messages, photographs, and emails.

View ruleSource: page 67

What formatting rules apply to filings in Snohomish County Superior Court?

Snohomish County Superior Court's formatting rule includes file format PDF, merge working copies as one pdf., and visibly display the hearing date and time, case name, case number, and submitting party on page one.. Working copies must be merged into one PDF and must visibly display the hearing date and time, case name, case number, and submitting party on page one.

View ruleSource: page 16, section Local Rules for Superior Court of Snohomish County

What must be included with working copies filings in Snohomish County Superior Court?

The presenting party must submit working copies of all pleadings, supporting documents, and proof upon which an ex parte guardianship request is based.

View ruleSource: page 73, section (d) Ex Parte; Working Copies Required

What must be included with background check form filings in Snohomish County Superior Court?

For an immediate restraining order or ex parte order, the moving party must submit the completed form to the ex parte department for a same-day background check before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 61, section (A) Immediate Restraining Orders/Ex-Parte Orders

How may parties contact Snohomish County Superior Court?

The rule lists email criminal.workingcopies@snoco.org. Represented parties must confirm an extended-motion hearing by emailing criminal.workingcopies@snoco.org.

View ruleSource: page 89, section Part VI. Criminal Rules

How does Snohomish County Superior Court handle sealed or redacted filings?

Sealing or redaction motions must be noted before a judge or regularly appointed Court Commissioner, with a limited exception for certain unopposed Juvenile Court sealing motions heard by a temporary judge or commissioner.

View ruleSource: page 14, section RULE 15. SEALING AND REDACTION OF COURT RECORDS

How do I request an adjournment or extension in Snohomish County Superior Court?

An arbitrator may present an ex parte request to the Arbitration Coordinator for an extension of time to file an award; the Coordinator may grant or deny it subject to Presiding Judge review, and the arbitrator must notify the parties of any granted extension.

View ruleSource: page 50, section Part IV. Mandatory Arbitration Rules, Rule 6.2 Filing of Award

Does Snohomish County Superior Court require motion papers to be bundled?

An extended-motion calendar note must be accompanied by a motion, filed and served on all parties, and sent to the criminal working copies email at least five court days before the requested hearing.

View ruleSource: page 89, section Part VI. Criminal Rules

Is electronic filing required in Snohomish County Superior Court?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Parties not appearing in person must use the Ex Parte via the Clerk Portal for ex parte submissions, and mailed submissions are not accepted except for adoption break seal requests.

View ruleSource: page 10, section RULE 0.02 Organization of the Court — (f) Appearances-Business by Ex Parte via the Clerk Portal or Messenger — (A) Submission Method

Are filing fees or waivers addressed in Snohomish County Superior Court?

A fee is required for covered filings. Requests for the clerk’s office to present matters to a judicial officer must be submitted through the Ex Parte Clerk Portal with payment of the appropriate fees.

View ruleSource: page 11, section (G) Fees

What filing deadlines does Snohomish County Superior Court set?

Civil reply documents must be filed and served by noon on the court day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 23, section RULE 6. TIME (d) For Motions--Affidavits

What rule applies to service for reply brief in Snohomish County Superior Court?

Details: recipient: all parties, timing: 2 court days before hearing. Responsive documents must be served on all counsel and unrepresented parties by noon two court days before the contested hearing.

View ruleSource: page 98, section (c)(i) Motion with oral argument
Complete rules summary for Snohomish County Superior Court

Notice of each new petition must be provided to the representatives of all necessary parties when the petition is filed by the 3:00 p.m. deadline.

The presenting party must submit working copies of all pleadings, supporting documents, and proof upon which an ex parte guardianship request is based.

Family-law declarations and affidavits must be legibly hand printed or typed in at least 12-point type, double-spaced, and compliant with GR14.

An extended-motion calendar note must be accompanied by a motion, filed and served on all parties, and sent to the criminal working copies email at least five court days before the requested hearing.

Responsive documents must be served on all counsel and unrepresented parties by noon two court days before the contested hearing.

For an immediate restraining order or ex parte order, the moving party must submit the completed form to the ex parte department for a same-day background check before the hearing.

Each party must file and serve a written answer to a dependency or termination petition no later than 7 days before the preliminary hearing.

When child support or maintenance is subject to the cited pre-trial arbitration requirements, the parties must file proof of compliance.

If property must be divided, each party should provide the trial judge with documents concerning ownership or fair division of the disputed property.

A party asserting domestic violence or other criminal activity should provide supporting documentation, such as police reports, protection orders, or conviction evidence, to the trial judge.

The party seeking revision must provide the judge with working copies of the motion and all materials previously submitted to the commissioner.

Parties not appearing in person must use the Ex Parte via the Clerk Portal for ex parte submissions, and mailed submissions are not accepted except for adoption break seal requests.

The Clerk Portal accepts the listed ex parte orders and proceedings, subject to the stated probate exclusions and additional fees for supplemental proceedings and orders extending judgment.

A single Clerk Portal submission may include up to five orders and their supporting documents for one presentation fee, but additional fees may apply under the Clerk's fee schedule.

Supplemental proceedings and orders extending judgment require an additional filing fee.

Orders submitted in the ex parte process must not bear additional markings such as “Proposed,” “Copy,” or “Working Copies.”

A motion for default must include proof of service, a declaration regarding the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, and a statement regarding venue.

Requests for the clerk’s office to present matters to a judicial officer must be submitted through the Ex Parte Clerk Portal with payment of the appropriate fees.

The presenting party must include all supporting documents necessary for the court to decide the request.

Sealing or redaction motions must be noted before a judge or regularly appointed Court Commissioner, with a limited exception for certain unopposed Juvenile Court sealing motions heard by a temporary judge or commissioner.

A party or interested person seeking to seal or redact a court record must propose written Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law identifying the alleged compelling privacy or safety concerns.

Copies of the sealing or redaction motion and proposed findings must be served on all other parties and the court at least five court days before the hearing.

A party or interested person seeking redaction must provide a redacted copy of the court record to the court, clerk, and each opposing party.

Unrepresented parties are not required to file electronically but may choose to do so.

Negotiable instruments, exhibits, and trial notebooks may not be filed in the court file in either paper or electronic form.

Documents from governments or other courts under official seal, including adoption documents, may be filed electronically.

An attorney unable to electronically file may request an e-filing waiver by showing good cause and explaining the case-specific need for paper filing.

A party electronically filing an official document must retain the original throughout any appeal and for at least 60 days after the case is completed, and must present it if the court requests it.

During an approved e-filing waiver, attorneys must place the specified waiver language in the caption of every paper document filed.

When authorized by court rule, judicial working copies may be submitted directly to the judicial officer or court designee through the Clerk's e-filing application using the serve-only option.

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