Given the ongoing concerns over COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control guidelines, and emergency orders currently in place, we are implementing a process to move forward with family law dockets. Beginning May 18, 2020, all family law dockets will proceed as scheduled. However, the default rule moving forward will be to have all family law motion...

"Cowlitz County is losing one of the state's longest serving, and most capable, Superior Court judges.  Mr. Scudder's many years of experience will go a long way to mitigate the loss to our  Court.  We on the bench look forward to serving the citizens of the county with Mr. Scudder as an integral member of our bench."&...

 The Cowlitz County Superior Court is aware that as our community, nation and world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic, people are concerned and fearful for their safety and the safety of others. Court staff have been working diligently since February to implement safety protocols to address client, staff, and community safety/health concerns.Ou...

The Hall of Justice will be temporarily operating with modified hours as part of our efforts to address the COVID-19 safety concerns.  Effective as of Wednesday, 3:00 PM, 25 March 2020: The building will be open to the public from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday  Thank you for your patience as we work through operational...

 Cowlitz County Superior Court understands many people are concerned about the COVID-19 virus. We are working to make good decisions that protect the public and staff and afford access to the court.We will continue to follow guidance from the Cowlitz County Health Department to help protect people's health. In light of the most recent order by...

​For Additional information Contact:Chad Connors at360-577-3085 orconnorsc@co.cowlitz.wa.us​ As Court Administration and the Judges have received more user input, and been able to more deeply examine our processes for ways we can improve health safety for both our staff and court users, we have issued a second order which should be read in con...