Eviction Help in Jefferson County
Rent Assistance
Need help paying rent? Apply for rent assistance at:
Olympic Community Action Program
- (360) 385-2571
Lawyers
Statewide Intake by Northwest Justice Project
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Apply for legal help through CLEAR*Online
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Call 1-855-657-8387, the Eviction Defense Screening Line. Interpreters available.
If you are eligible, a lawyer may give you legal advice, help you negotiate with your landlord, or possibly refer you to a legal aid program.
Negotiate
Peninsula DRC
- (360) 452-8024
- renee@pdrc.org
*Dispute resolution is optional for landlords and tenants.
Court Info (Interpreter and ADA Requests)
Jefferson County Superior Court
1820 Jefferson St
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-9395
Court Interpreter
You have a right to an interpreter. Ask the Court for an interpreter as soon as you can. The Court should provide an interpreter and pay for it. You don't have bring your own interpreter.
If there is no interpreter at your hearing, say this to the Judge: "I need an interpreter in my language. If I cannot have an interpreter today then I need a "continuance" until the Court provides me an interpreter."
If the Court refuses to provide you an interpreter, apply for legal help.
ADA Request for Court
You have a right to a reasonable accommodation of your disability. Ask the Court for the request form. Try to do this as early as you can before your hearing. If the court turns down your request for reasonable accommodation, talk to a lawyer right away. Apply for legal help.