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Your Day in Court: How to Make Sure Your Voice is Heard in King County (Separate Website)
A short flash video covering the basics of how to representing yourself in a lawsuit.
By: King County Superior Court

Preparing for Your Day in Court - King County Superior Court This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
Supplemental written guide book to be used with the "Your Day in Court" video.
By: King County Superior Court

Guide to Washington Courts (Separate Website)
An overview of the Washington court system.
By: Administrative Office Of The Courts
Read this in: Spanish / Español

Basic Tips on How to Get Ready for a Court Hearing or Trial
3210EN - Tips on how to prepare for a hearing.
By: Northwest Justice Project

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Read this in: Spanish / Español

A Juror's Guide (Separate Website)
Information about serving on a jury in Washington state.
By: Administrative Office Of The Courts

Appellate and Trial Court Listing (Separate Website)
A directory of appellate and trial courts in Washington State.
By: Administrative Office Of The Courts

Information for Persons with Disabilities Who Need Accommodations to Access the Courts This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability and you believe you may need an accommodation to fully and equally participate in a particular court proceeding or activity, you may request a reasonable accommodation. This resource contains the new Request for Reasonable Accomodation Form and instructions for filing it out.
By: Administrative Office Of The Courts

Self-Represented Litigants in Municipal Court This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
Understanding and making your way through the court process is not easy and can be quite frustrating, especially for those handling their own legal representation (pro se litigants). There are extensive state and local court rules and everyone appearing before the Municipal Court is expected to follow them. The following may be of help in clarifying some of the mysteries of representing yourself.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
Read this in: Spanish / Español

Self-Represented Persons in District Court This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
Understanding and making your way through the court process is not easy and can be quite frustrating, especially for those handling their own legal representation (pro se litigants). There are extensive state and local court rules and everyone appearing before the District Court is expected to follow them. The following may be of help in clarifying some of the mysteries of representing yourself.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
Read this in: Spanish / Español

Self-Represented Persons in Superior Court Civil Proceedings This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
Understanding and making your way through the court process is not easy and can be quite frustrating, especially for those handling their own legal representation (pro se litigants). There are extensive state and local court rules (see E. 7) and everyone appearing before the Superior Court is expected to follow them. While a one-page handout can never tell you everything you need to know, the following will hopefully be of benefit in clarifying a few of the mysteries of representing yourself.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
Read this in: Spanish / Español

Working with the Cowlitz County Superior Court Clerks This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

If you're filing or otherwise involved in a court case in Cowlitz County, this publication will provide you with helpful information that so that you can file papers and appear for court faster and more easily.
By: Northwest Justice Project


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