As part of the implementation of our new court schedule, some of our previous local rules have needed adjustment. These rules go into effect as of January 1, 2018, and will be applied to all cases after that date. Admin Rule 1 & 12 and Civil Rules 40 & 88 are affected. You can find the most current versions of each of the rules as chan...

At 2:00 PM Today, the Cowlitz County Adult Drug Court will be celebrating the graduation of 5 distinguished participants! The festivities will be held at the Cowlitz County Administration Building, Second Floor Commissioners Meeting Room, 207 N. Fourth, Kelso, WA Light refreshments will be served.

National Adoption Day will be celebrated in Cowlitz County on November 17, 2017, with adoptions occurring at 9:30 a.m. and a public celebration following. The adoptions will be held in the Commissioner's Meeting Room and the celebration will be in the General Meeting Room, both on the 3rd floor of the Cowlitz County Administration Building located ...

​On last Thursday one of our Drug Court Participants read a poem he had written about Drug Court to those assembled for our weekly  docket. After a rousing applause, we were given permission to publish the poem so others can enjoy its wisdom. Here in this program we have an opportunity to regain our lives; At first it's overwhelming and a lot ...

​The Cowlitz County Superior Court Judges are pleased to announce the adoption of the 2018 schedule (attached).The schedule will take effect on January 1, 2018.The 2018 schedule achieves the following: ​Incorporates the services of an additional judicial officer;Expands the Ex Parte dockets to every day of the week;Increases Dependency dockets and ...

For More InformationContact:Chad ConnorsCourt Administrator(360) 577-3085ConnorsC@co.cowlitz.wa.us The Judges of the Superior Court of Cowlitz County are pleased and honored to announce that Anne Cruser will be sworn in on September 15, 2017 at 12:15 PM in courtroom 2 of the Cowlitz County Hall of Justice, located in Kelso.Ms. Cruser was appointed ...