Updated Community Service Policy

Criminal Bond Rider Policy

Official court policy regarding the use of "Rider" bonds in criminal matters. Rider bonds are bonds to cover the period of time after a defendant is found guilty and prior to sentencing.

Trial Readiness Notices

Trial Readiness Notices to ALL PARTIES including Guardians on Trial Setting Notices

Interpreter Policy Update

Please read if scheduling an interpreter in Superior Court.

Court Office Access Policy

Updated Supeiror Court Office Access Policy - Effective August 20, 2018

2020 Court Schedule 2020 Court Schedule calendar by courtroom without judicial rotation.

E-Signature Memorandum

Restatement of the Court's Policy on acceptance of electronic, AKA  "E-Signatures" for court filings.

LCR 88(d) Enforcement Memo

Cowlitz County Local Civil Rule 88(d) has not been regularly enforced in the past. Starting May 1, 2015, it will. Memo on policy from Judge Evans.

 

Guardian Ad Litem Signature Memo

Policy regarding GAL signatures on documents.

Emergency Ex Parte Order Procedure (7 Apr 15)

Change in emergency order procedures effective April 7, 2015.

Unlawful Detainer Summons Policy

Updated policy regarding the use of alternate return deadlines in Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) Summons Forms.