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In this section of Washington LawHelp you will find tips to help you with your upcoming court date.

• Guide to Washington Courts

  An overview of the Washington court system. Content Detail

  By:

  Administrative Office Of The Courts

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  Spanish / Español

• Preparing for Your Day in Court - King County Superior Court

  Supplemental written guide book to be used with the "Your Day in Court" video. Content Detail

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  King County Superior Court

• Your Day in Court: How to Make Sure Your Voice is Heard in King County

  A short flash video covering the basics of how to representing yourself in a lawsuit. Content Detail

  By:

  King County Superior Court

• A Juror's Guide

  Information about serving on a jury in Washington state. Content Detail

  By:

  Administrative Office Of The Courts

• Appellate and Trial Court Listing

  A directory of appellate and trial courts in Washington State. Content Detail

  By:

  Administrative Office Of The Courts

• Basic Tips on How to Get Ready for a Court Hearing or Trial

  3210EN - Tips on how to prepare for a court appearance. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Self-Represented Litigants in Municipal Court

  Understanding and making your way through the court process is not easy and can be quite frustrating, especially for those handling their own legal representation (pro se litigants). There are extensive state and local court rules and everyone appearing before the Municipal Court is expected to follow them. The following may be of help in clarifying some of the mysteries of representing yourself. Content Detail

  By:

  Administrative Office of the Courts

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  Spanish / Español

• Information for Persons with Disabilities Who Need Accommodations to Access the Courts

  If you have a disability and you believe you may need an accommodation to fully and equally participate in a particular court proceeding or activity, you may request a reasonable accommodation. This links to the new Request for Reasonable Accomodation Form and instructions for filing it out. Content Detail

  By:

  Administrative Office Of The Courts

• Self-Represented Persons in Superior Court Civil Proceedings

  Understanding and making your way through the court process is not easy and can be quite frustrating, especially for those handling their own legal representation (pro se litigants). There are extensive state and local court rules (see E. 7) and everyone appearing before the Superior Court is expected to follow them. While a one-page handout can never tell you everything you need to know, the following will hopefully be of benefit in clarifying a few of the mysteries of representing yourself. Content Detail

  By:

  Administrative Office of the Courts

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  Spanish / Español

• Self-Represented Persons in District Court

  Understanding and making your way through the court process is not easy and can be quite frustrating, especially for those handling their own legal representation (pro se litigants). There are extensive state and local court rules and everyone appearing before the District Court is expected to follow them. The following may be of help in clarifying some of the mysteries of representing yourself. Content Detail

  By:

  Administrative Office of the Courts

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  Spanish / Español

• Working with the Cowlitz County Superior Court Clerks PDF

  9951EN - If you are filing or otherwise involved in a court case in Cowlitz County, this publication will provide you with helpful information that so that you can file papers and appear for court faster and more easily. Content Detail

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

• Family Law Court Records and Your Privacy

  Explains statewide court rules that protect personal information in court files and includes forms that you can use in your family law case. Content Detail

  By:

  Legal Voice

• Washington Public Law and Justice Computer Center

  This web site is a portal to finding court information and legal research sites for individuals with legal issues in Washington State. Content Detail

  By:

  JusticeNet

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  Spanish / Español