Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Lech J. Radzimski

Judge • Ferry, Pend Oreille and Stevens Counties Superior Court

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Document Limits

Declarations and Affidavits
25 pgs
Financial Declaration
25 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Brief

  • 1 copy • Email

Dispositive Motion

  • 1 copy • Upon Filing

Motion to Shorten Time

  • In Advance of Hearing

Transcript

  • 1 copy • At Least 7 Days Before Motion Hearing

Communication

Court-wide
Email
exparte@stevenscountywa.gov
Scheduling
Email
superiorcourtadmin@stevenscountywa.gov
Phone
Scheduling

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Ferry, Pend Oreille and Stevens Counties Superior Court publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 137 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Transcript

    The moving party must file a transcript of the commissioner’s oral ruling, unless the decision was issued by letter or written order or there was no oral ruling.

  • Applies to
    Judgment or order presentment

    Counsel presenting a judgment or final order, or seeking entry of a proposed order, must provide all relevant pleadings and papers for the court’s review.

  • Applies to
    Routine ex parte or stipulated matter

    Self-addressed, stamped envelopes must be provided to return conformed materials or rejected orders.

Service

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  • The transcript of the commissioner’s oral ruling must be served at least seven days before the motion hearing.

  • Service
    Email to opposing party

    Parties or their attorneys may serve opposing parties by email only with written consent or if the recipient refuses to provide a mailing address.

  • Applies to
    E filed document
    Service
    Electronic service

    A party who e-files a document may serve it through the Clerk’s “serve only” feature, subject to the stated personal-service and recipient-registration exceptions.

Filing Timing

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  • A revision motion must be filed within 10 days after the earlier of entry of the oral ruling or written order or judgment.

  • The transcript of the commissioner’s oral ruling must be filed at least seven days before the motion hearing.

  • Deadline
    9 court days

    The moving party must serve and file all motion papers at least nine full court days, excluding holidays and weekends, before the requested consideration date.

Communication

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  • Motions and other pre-trial proceedings are scheduled on the Law and Motion Docket unless a different arrangement is made through the Court Administrator.

  • Attorneys and parties are advised to confirm Law and Motion Docket dates and times through the court calendar, County Clerk, or Court Administrator before noting a motion.

  • A party must contact the Stevens County Superior Court Clerk by 11:00 a.m. to reserve a five-minute slot between 1:00 and 1:30 p.m.

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