Washington LawHelp

Get Ready for Court (1)+

• How to Format Court Documents

  When you give documents to a Washington state court, it is important to format the documents correctly. This document outlines the rules you must follow. #9938EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

I Need a Court Interpreter (1)+

• Interpreters for People with Limited English Proficiency

  Read this if you live in Washington, English is not your first language and you have trouble speaking or understanding English easily. Help may be available. #8902EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

  Chinese / 中文

Court Forms - listed alphabetically (1)+

• Subpoenaing Witnesses and Documents

  If you are going to a hearing or trial where you will be giving evidence AND you need to make sure that a witness shows up or that someone brings documents or other items, you can have the person served with a subpoena issued by the court clerk. Publication #9930EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

Court Information - listed alphabetically (1)+

• What are Working Copies?

  When you “file” documents with a court, you give the court documents for processing. Often you also need to give a court “working copies” of the same documents. The judge or commissioner will use these extra copies to prepare for your case. That way the court does not need to make copies itself. #9952EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

Trial Tips (1)+

• Getting Ready for a Court Hearing or Trial

  Tips on how to represent yourself and prepare for a court appearance. #3210EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

  Ukrainian / Українська

  Chinese / 中文