​For Additional information Contact:Chad Connors at360-577-3085 orconnorsc@co.cowlitz.wa.us For Immediate Release March 17, 2020 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 foll...

Cowlitz County Courts (District, Superior Court, and County Clerk) understands many people are concerned about the COVID-19 virus. We are working to make good decisions that protect the public and afford access to the court.We will continue to follow guidance from the Cowlitz County Health Department to help protect people's health. Court functions...

 Cowlitz County Courts (District, Superior Court, and County Clerk) understands many people are concerned about the COVID-19 virus. Currently, Cowlitz County has no confirmed cases of COVID-19, but public health agencies throughout the State are identifying more positive cases of the disease in Washington State. We will follow guidance from th...

 After the most recent criminal BAR meeting regarding issues with the 2020 schedule, the following changes will be implemented: Starting June 1, 2020, all plea dockets will be one session.This means that all cases set on the plea dockets will now be ordered to appear at the start of the plea docket (Monday at 1:30, Tuesday at 1:30, etc.). The ...

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 Based on current case flow management and changes, the Cowlitz County Superior Court Judges shall replace the current Local Court Rule, Civil Rule 40, with the attached amended Local Court Rule, Civil Rule 40, effective January 1, 2020.   Download PDF File Here