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Notice of Appearance - General Civil
Court form for non family law civil cases. Read More
Get Ready for Court (5)
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Depositions
Read this if you are unrepresented in a civil law case and you are trying to gather info to get ready for a possible trial. #9929EN Read More
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Eviction and Your Defense
This explains the reasons why landlords can evict tenants and how the eviction process works. It tells you what you should do if your landlord tries to evict you. It will also help you defend yourself in court against an eviction if you cannot get a lawyer to represent you. Publication #6310EN. Read More
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Going to Your Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) Hearing
Read this if your landlord gave you a Summons and Complaint for Unlawful Detainer, you have responded by submitting at least a Notice of Appearance and you plan to fight the eviction. #6315EN Read More
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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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How to Protect Your Privacy in Court Files
Explains statewide court rules that protect personal information in court files and includes forms that you can use in your family law case. Read More
I Need a Court Interpreter (2)
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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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The Right to Aids and Services For Deaf and Hard of Hearing People In Washington's Legal System
This memo gives information about what help and services you can get as a Deaf or hard of hearing person in a court in Washington. Read More
Court Forms - listed alphabetically (5)
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Declaration Form - General Civil
Declaration for general civil court cases. This form is not for family law cases. Read More
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Eviction and Your Defense
This explains the reasons why landlords can evict tenants and how the eviction process works. It tells you what you should do if your landlord tries to evict you. It will also help you defend yourself in court against an eviction if you cannot get a lawyer to represent you. Publication #6310EN. Read More
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Notice of Appearance - General Civil
Court form for non family law civil cases. Read More
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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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Vacating (Canceling) a Judgment and Staying (Stopping) Enforcement of a Writ after You Defaulted in your Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) Case
If you receive a judgment or a writ of restitution and you believe you had a good reason for not responding to the eviction summons or appearing at the show cause hearing, you may ask the court to vacate (or withdraw) the judgment and stay (or temporarily stop) the eviction. #6314EN Read More
Court Information - listed alphabetically (7)
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Guide to Washington Courts
An overview of the Washington court system. Read More
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Mediation: Should I Use It?
Mediation is an informal way to resolve disputes without going to court. The parties attempt to negotiate a mutually agreeable settlement with the help of a neutral mediator. Mediation can be used in many types of disputes. #3226EN Read More
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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. Read More
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Video - Myths and Misperceptions About the Washington Courts
A video from Washington's judicial branch challenges some mistaken ideas about how courts work by using real person-on-the-street interviews and responses from judges and justices. Read More
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Video - Your Day in Court: How to Make Sure Your Voice is Heard in King County
A short video and manual covering the basics of representing yourself in court. Read More
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Washington Court Rules
State and local court rules for Washington. Read More
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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
Legal Research (3)
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Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
Searchable text of Washington laws: the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). Read More
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Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
Regulations of executive branch agencies are issued by authority of statutes. Like legislation and the Constitution, regulations are a source of primary law in Washington State. The WAC codifies the regulations and arranges them by subject or agency. Read More
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Washington State Supreme Court Opinions
Searchable database of Washington Supreme and Appellate court decisions. Read More
Working with a Lawyer (1)
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Working with a Lawyer
This memo will help you learn how to find a lawyer and how to work effectively with one. Read More
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