Policies and Procedure Announcements

Policy of the Court as to how requests for Community Service as an alternative to jail time in Superior Court Criminal Cases.

Official court policy regarding the use of "Rider" bonds in criminal matters. Rider bonds are bonds to cover the period of time after a defendant is found guilty and prior to sentencing.

Restatement of the Court's Policy on acceptance of electronic, AKA  "E-Signatures" for court filings.

Policy regarding GAL signatures on documents.

New Policy regarding the payment of attorney fees in guardianship cases. Effective March 29, 2016.

Updated policy regarding the use of alternate return deadlines in Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) Summons Forms.

Trial Readiness Notices to ALL PARTIES including Guardians on Trial Setting Notices

Please read if scheduling an interpreter in Superior Court.

Official policy regarding public records requests to the Court per General Rule 31.1

Cowlitz County Local Civil Rule 88(d) has not been regularly enforced in the past. Starting May 1, 2015, it will. Memo on policy from Judge Evans.

Change in emergency order procedures effective April 7, 2015.