Court Office Access 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.

GR 31.1 Public Records Request Policy

Official policy regarding public records requests to the Court per General Rule 31.1

Interpreter Policy Update

Please read if scheduling an interpreter in Superior Court.

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

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.

Guardianship Attorney Fee Policy

New Policy regarding the payment of attorney fees in guardianship cases. Effective March 29, 2016.

E-Signature Memorandum

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

Unlawful Detainer Summons Policy

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

Updated Community Service Policy

Policy of the Court as to how requests for Community Service as an alternative to jail time in Superior Court Criminal Cases.