Island County Superior Court

Pleadings and other papers must be filed with the Clerk, not the Court Administrator’s office or the judge, and may be filed electronically or by facsimile under the cited rules.

The filing of pleadings and other papers with the court shall be made by filing the originals with the Clerk of the Court as provided in these rules, and not the Court Administrator’s office or the judge. E-Filing and Facsimile Filing of Pleadings with Clerk. Documents, including pleadings, may be filed with the Clerk by electronic filing (e-file) or facsimile transmission (telefax) in accordance with GR 17 and GR 30.

Page 20 | Filing With the Court Defined

The electronic MS Word or compatible exhibit list must be emailed to the Clerk at the stated address.

The electronic MS Word (or compatible) version shall be submitted via email to islandcountyclerk@islandcountywa.gov.

Page 29 | LCR 39(e)(2)(B)

The electronic MS Word-compatible exhibit-list version must be emailed to the specified Clerk address.

The electronic MS Word (or compatible) version shall be submitted via email to: islandcountyclerk@islandcountywa.gov.

Page 67 | LCrR 6.1(g)(2)(B)

(7) Decision on Motion; Notice of Readiness; 90 Day Deadline for Readiness

(7) Decision on Motion; Notice of Readiness; 90 Day Deadline for Readiness

Page 7 | LCR 59(b)(7)

Notices for the law and motion calendar must be filed with the Clerk by 4:00 p.m. at least 12 calendar days before the hearing.

All notices for the law and motion calendar shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court no later than 4:00 p.m. twelve (12) calendar days preceding the date of the hearing.

Page 20 | Filing — Time

Except for summary judgment, reconsideration, and motions that may be heard ex parte, a written motion must be filed by 4:00 p.m. 12 calendar days before the scheduled hearing.

Notwithstanding the provisions of CR 6(d), a written motion, other than summary judgment motions, motions for reconsideration, and motions that may be heard ex parte, shall be filed with the Clerk’s office no later than 4:00 p.m., twelve (12) calendar days prior to the date of the scheduled hearing.

Page 21 | LCR 6 TIME (d)(1)(A)

Opposing or responsive affidavits, declarations, and related documents must be filed by 4:00 p.m. 6 calendar days before the hearing, except where the Civil Rules or an order set otherwise.

Except as otherwise provided in the Civil Rules governing motions for summary judgment, motions for reconsideration, or an order setting deadlines for a specific motion or hearing, opposing or responsive affidavits, declarations and related documents shall be filed with the Clerk’s office no later than 4:00 p.m., six (6) calendar days prior to the scheduled hearing.

Page 22 | LCR 6 TIME (d)(1)(B)

Strict reply affidavits, declarations, memoranda, and related documents may raise no new issues or facts and must be filed by 4:00 p.m. 4 calendar days before the hearing.

Affidavits, declarations, memoranda, and related documents submitted in strict reply to the response material (i.e., no new issues or facts), shall be filed with the Clerk’s office no later than 4:00 p.m., four (4) calendar days prior to the hearing

Page 22 | LCR 6 TIME (d)(1)(C)

For a case-in-chief offering of ten or more documentary exhibits, the party must submit the original exhibits to the Clerk by noon two court days before trial, excluding impeachment and rebuttal exhibits.

Unless a party intends to offer fewer than ten (10) documentary exhibits in their case in chief, counsel for each party or the party themselves, if self-represented, shall present their original documentary exhibits for their case in chief (not including exhibits that may be offered for impeachment or in rebuttal) to the Clerk by 12:00 noon two court days before trial for marking.

Page 29 | LCR 39(e)(2) Submission to Clerk for Marking and With Exhibit List

If a party offers fewer than ten documentary exhibits, the exhibits must be submitted to the Clerk by noon one court day before trial.

If a party is offering fewer than ten (10) documentary exhibits, then those exhibits shall be presented to the Clerk by 12:00 noon, one court day before trial for marking.

Page 29 | LCR 39(e)(2) Submission to Clerk for Marking and With Exhibit List

A trial date will be stricken if the trial is not timely confirmed, unless the Court orders otherwise after a hearing.

If a trial is not confirmed in accordance with this rule, the trial date will be stricken unless the Court orders otherwise after a hearing.

Page 30 | LCR 40(a)(2) Confirmation of Trials

Non-jury trials other than unlawful detainer cases must be confirmed by noon five judicial days before the scheduled trial date.

All other non-jury trials, EXCEPT unlawful detainer cases, shall be confirmed by noon, five (5) judicial days before the scheduled trial date.

Page 30 | LCR 40(a)(2) Confirmation of Trials

Civil jury trials must be confirmed by noon on Thursday of the week before the scheduled trial date.

All civil jury trials shall be confirmed by noon Thursday the week before the scheduled trial date.

Page 30 | LCR 40(a)(2) Confirmation of Trials

Proposed jury instructions must be submitted before trial begins and no later than 9 a.m. on the day the case is called for trial.

Proposed jury instructions shall be submitted prior to commencement of trial but in no event later than 9 a.m. the day on which the case is called for trial.

Page 34 | LCR 51 INSTRUCTIONS TO JURY AND DELIBERATION

The proposed order or judgment must be scheduled for presentation within 30 calendar days after the ruling, unless the Court orders otherwise.

The proposed order or judgment shall be scheduled for presentation no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the date the oral or written ruling was made, unless the Court orders otherwise.

Page 34 | LCR 54 JUDGMENT AND COSTS

A reply must be filed by 4:30 p.m. one judicial day before the presentation hearing.

Any reply from the presenting counsel or party shall be in writing and filed with the Court and served on all other counsel or parties no later than 4:30 p.m. one (1) judicial day prior to the presentation hearing.

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Objections to a proposed order or judgment must be filed by 4:30 p.m. two judicial days before the presentation hearing.

Any such objections shall be filed with the Court and served on the presenting counsel or presenting party no later than 4:30 p.m., two (2) judicial days prior to the date of the presentation hearing.

Page 35

For a special-set contested summary judgment hearing, the moving party must confirm its intent to proceed by noon five judicial days before the hearing; the hearing will be stricken if it is not confirmed unless the Court orders otherwise.

If a hearing on a contested summary judgment motion has been scheduled for hearing as a “special set” hearing, the moving party shall confirm the moving party’s intent to proceed with the summary judgment motion and hearing. Confirmation shall be provided to the superior court, Court Coordinator by 12:00 noon, five (5) judicial days before the scheduled hearing date. If a summary judgment hearing is not confirmed in accordance with this rule, the hearing will be stricken unless the Court orders otherwise.

Page 36 | LCR 56 SUMMARY JUDGMENT

The filing described in the preceding text must be filed and served within ten calendar days after entry or filing of the judgment, order, or other written decision.

of Court and served on opposing counsel, or on the opposing party if unrepresented, no later than ten (10) calendar days after entry/filing of the judgment, order, or other written decision.

Page 37 | Motions for Reconsideration or Revision

If no Notice of Readiness is filed within 90 days after the reconsideration or revision motion is filed, the Court will deny the motion with prejudice on its own motion.

If no Notice of Readiness is filed within 90 days of the date the motion for reconsideration or revision is filed, the Court, on its own motion, will deny the motion for reconsideration or revision with prejudice.

Page 37 | Motions for Reconsideration or Revision

The opposing party may file opposition pleadings and documents with the Clerk and serve them on the moving party within ten calendar days after receiving the motion.

The opposing party may, within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the motion, file and serve on the moving party, and file with the Clerk, pleadings and documents in opposition.

Page 37 | Motions for Reconsideration or Revision

The trial briefs shall be filed with the Clerk, copies served on opposing counsel and a copy provided to the assigned judge by noon on the Friday before the date set for commencement of trial.

The trial briefs shall be filed with the Clerk, copies served on opposing counsel and a copy provided to the assigned judge by noon on the Friday before the date set for commencement of trial.

Page 39 | LCR 77(k)

Pleadings and supporting documents for an ex parte matter on the Monday civil law-and-motion calendar must be filed at least one judicial day before presentation.

(1) Monday Law & Motion Calendar. If the ex parte matter is to be heard on the civil law and motion calendar, then pleadings and supporting documents shall be filed with the clerk and delivered at least one (1) judicial day prior to the date that a matter will be presented on the ex parte calendar.

Page 41 | LCR 77(n)(1) Monday Law & Motion Calendar

Pleadings and supporting documents for an ex parte matter considered Tuesday through Friday must be filed by 11:00 a.m. on the day the proposed orders are presented.

(2) Tuesday – Friday Calendar. If an ex parte matter is to be considered at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday, then pleadings and supporting documents shall be filed and delivered no later than 11:00 a.m. on the day that the proposed order or orders will be presented.

Page 41 | LCR 77(n)(2) Tuesday – Friday Calendar

Unless an articulable emergency exists, a protection order petition and supporting documents must be filed by 11:00 a.m. before presentation on the ex parte calendar.

(3) Protection Orders. If the matter being presented ex parte is a protection order petition, then, unless an articulable emergency exists, the petition and supporting documents shall be filed with the clerk no later than 11:00 a.m. prior to the time the matter will be presented on the ex parte calendar.

Page 42 | LCR 77(n)(3) Protection Orders

In covered parenting-plan cases other than Minor Guardianship proceedings, both parties must register for the approved seminar within 30 calendar days after filing an appearance, answer, or other responsive pleading, unless they attended such a course within the last three years or the requirement is waived.

With the exception of Minor Guardianship proceedings, this rule shall apply to all cases in which the Court is being asked to enter a parenting plan for minor children. (1) Mandatory Attendance. Unless waived as provided herein, within thirty (30) calendar days of filing an appearance, answer or other responsive pleading in an action involving a parenting plan for minor children, both parties shall register for a court- approved parent education seminar on the effects of family transitions on children, unless the parties have previously attended such a course within the last three years.

Page 45 | LSPR 94(d)(1) — Mandatory Attendance

Each party must attend the parent education seminar within 60 calendar days after registering.

Each party shall attend the seminar within sixty (60) calendar days of registering.

Page 45 | LSPR 94(d)(1) — Mandatory Attendance

(1) Requirement for Mandatory Mediation. In all cases specified in LSPR 94(a) with unresolved issues, except cases solely related to modification of child support, all parties shall, in good faith, engage in mediation with a court-approved mediator in an effort to resolve the case, unless mediation is waived as set forth herein. Mediation shall be completed at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to the scheduled trial date. (2) Mandatory Mediation Not Required. Mediation shall not be required in the following cases: (A) For good cause shown upon motion and approval by the Court; or

(1) Requirement for Mandatory Mediation. In all cases specified in LSPR 94(a) with unresolved issues, except cases solely related to modification of child support, all parties shall, in good faith, engage in mediation with a court-approved mediator in an effort to resolve the case, unless mediation is waived as set forth herein. Mediation shall be completed at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to the scheduled trial date. (2) Mandatory Mediation Not Required. Mediation shall not be required in the following cases: (A) For good cause shown upon motion and approval by the Court; or

Page 46 | LSPR 94(e) — Mandatory Mediation

The mediator or one of the parties must file the certificate of completion within seven calendar days after mediation is completed.

Within seven (7) calendar days of completion of mediation, a certificate of completion signed by the mediator (using the applicable form on the Superior Court website) shall be filed with the Court by the mediator or one of the parties.

Page 48 | LSPR 94

Except for proposed orders and proposed parenting plans, required family-law trial documents must be filed with the Clerk by noon on the Friday before trial begins.

With the exception of proposed Orders and proposed Parenting Plans all required documents shall be filed with the Clerk, copies served on opposing counsel or party and a copy provided to the assigned judge by noon on the Friday before the date set for commencement of trial.

Page 50 | LSPR 94(h) — Required Documents in Family Law Trials

A motion to opt out of an IFLT must be noted for hearing at least eight calendar days before the week of trial, subject to court modification or waiver for good cause.

A party who has previously agreed to proceed with an IFLT may file a motion to opt out of the IFLT provided that this motion is noted for a hearing to occur not less than eight (8) calendar days before the week of trial. Additionally, a party who has previously requested a traditional family law trial may file a motion to opt out of the traditional trial provided that this motion is noted for a hearing not less than eight (8) calendar days before the week of trial. This motion shall be scheduled on the civil law and motion calendar. The time period may be modified or waived by the Court upon a showing of good cause.

Page 50 | LSPR 94(k)(3) — Changes to Selection

The parties may select an informal family law trial by the later of 10 calendar days before the scheduled trial date or the Readiness Hearing, and must file the selection form within that period unless the court orders otherwise for good cause.

The parties may select an IFLT no later than ten (10) calendar days before the scheduled trial date, or at the Readiness Hearing whichever occurs later. Parties must file the “Informal Family Law Trial Selection” form (found on the Superior Court website) within this time frame unless otherwise ordered by the Court for good cause shown.

Page 50 | LSPR 94(k)(2) — How a Case is Set for IFLT

Opposing parties must file written objections to draft provisions inconsistent with the Court's ruling by 4:30 p.m. two court days before the hearing.

Opposing parties who object to any provision of the draft documents as being inconsistent with the Court's ruling must file written objections by 4:30 p.m. two court days prior to the hearing.

Page 51 | LSPR 94(m)

Proposed temporary and final orders following a ruling must be delivered to the Court no later than 4:30 p.m. five court days before the presentation hearing.

Notwithstanding the provisions of LCR 54(e), proposed temporary and final orders following a Court ruling in a family law case. shall be delivered to the Court and to the opposing party no later than 4:30 p.m. five court days prior to the scheduled hearing on presentation.

Page 51 | LSPR 94(m)

The Supplemental Confidential Information request must be submitted at least 5 days before presentation of the final parenting plan.

Such request shall include the names and dates of birth of all persons residing in each residence and must be submitted no fewer than 5 days prior to the date of presentation of the final parenting plan.

Page 51 | LSPR 94(l)

The motion and order directing DCYF to release information must be submitted when the action is filed.

At the time of filing the action, the petitioner(s) shall submit a motion and order directing the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to release information as provided

Page 52 | LSPR 98.16(a)(6)(A)(i)

The criminal history report results must be filed at the time the action is filed.

At the time of filing the action, the petitioner(s) shall file the results of a Washington State Patrol criminal history report as required by RCW 11.130.210

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The statement must be provided to all parties and the court, as Judge's copies, no later than five court days before the initial hearing.

Said statement shall be provided to all parties and the court (in the form of Judge’s copies) no later than five (5) court days prior to the initial hearing.

Page 54

The Petitioner’s written evidence must be filed at least five judicial days before the substantive hearing.

Any written evidence that the Petitioner intends to present at the substantive hearing shall be filed, provided to the court (in the form of judge’s copies), and provided to the other parties, at least five (5) judicial days prior to the hearing.

Page 55 | Emergency Guardianship Hearing

Written evidence from responding parties and the GAL/Court Visitor must be filed at least three judicial days before the substantive hearing.

Any written evidence that the responding parties and GAL/Court Visitor wish to provide shall be filed, provided to the court (in the form of judge’s copies), and provided to the other parties, at least three (3) judicial days prior to the hearing.

Page 55 | Emergency Guardianship Hearing

An emergency guardianship order expires 60 days after entry unless it sets another review date or the Petitioner files and schedules a renewal motion for hearing before expiration.

If an emergency guardianship order is entered, that order shall expire 60 days following entry of the order unless the order indicates an alternate review date, or the petitioner files a motion to renew the emergency guardianship and schedules that motion for hearing prior to the expiration of the 60 days period.

Page 56 | Emergency Guardianship Hearing

After the Settlement Guardian ad Litem’s report is filed, the petitioner must note the matter for hearing on the regular law and motion calendar and provide proper notice to all other parties.

After the report of the Settlement Guardian ad Litem has been filed under SPR 98.16W(c)(1), the petitioner shall note the matter for hearing on the regular law and motion calendar with proper notice to all other parties.

Page 58 | Hearing on Petition

A request for appointment of a GAL or Court Visitor at public expense must be made within 15 days after entry of the appointment order; a late application may be denied.

(3) Time for Application. A person requesting the appointment of a GAL or Court Visitor at public expense shall do so within fifteen (15) days of the date of the entry of an Order appointing the GAL or Court Visitor. The failure to make timely application may result in the denial of a party’s request.

Page 60 | LGALR 5(b)(3) Time for Application

For a complaint involving a pending case, the Court Administrator must send the complainant a form letter within fourteen days explaining how the matter must be handled in that case.

If the complaint or grievance involves a pending case, the Court Administrator shall send out a form letter no later than fourteen (14) days after receiving the complaint or grievance advising the complainant that the matter must be handled in context of the pending case, either by seeking the removal of the guardian ad litem/Court Visitor or by contesting the information or recommendations contained in the guardian ad litem’s report or testimony.

Page 61 | LGALR 7(b)(1) Pending Cases

For a grievance filed after the case concludes and the appeal period ends or appeal concludes, the reviewing judge must investigate and respond in writing within thirty calendar days of receipt, stating what action will be taken.

The reviewing judge shall then investigate the complaint or grievance and respond in writing to the complainant or grievance within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving such complaint or grievance, informing the complainant of the action that will be taken.

Page 61 | LGALR 7(b)(2) Grievances Filed Subsequent to Conclusion of Case

A complaint or grievance filed after the case concludes must be resolved within sixty calendar days after the written complaint or grievance is received.

Complaints or grievance filed subsequent to the conclusion of a case shall be resolved within sixty (60) calendar days of the date of receipt of the written complaint or grievance.

Page 62 | LGALR 7(g)(1) Time

If a grievance has potential merit, the reviewing judge must notify the guardian ad litem in writing within thirty calendar days of receipt and request a written response within twenty calendar days.

If the reviewing judge determines that the complaint or grievance has potential merit, the reviewing judge shall inform the guardian ad litem in writing within thirty 30 calendar days of receiving the complaint or grievance that a complaint or grievance has been brought against him or her which has potential merit and request the guardian ad litem to make a written response to the complaint or grievance within twenty (20) calendar days.

Page 62 | LGALR 7(f) Response to Complaint

A guardian ad litem removed from the registry may appeal by written notice to the Presiding Judge within ten calendar days after receiving written notice of removal.

A guardian ad litem who has been removed from the registry may appeal to the Superior Court bench by written notice to the Presiding Judge within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of a written notice of removal from a registry.

Page 62 | LGALR 7(g)(5) Appeal Process

Unless an exception applies, every attorney or self-represented party must provide an email address for service of pleadings.

(1) Acceptance by Email Required. Except as otherwise provided herein, every attorney or self-represented party shall provide an email address to which service of pleadings

Page 18 | LCR 5(b)(1) Acceptance by Email Required

An applicant for an emergency order must notify the opponent or known counsel and request their presence when the order is presented, unless good cause supports an exception.

A party applying for an emergency order which will require or forbid the doing of some act shall notify the opponent or his or her counsel, if known, and shall request his or her presence at presentation of the order, unless good cause to the contrary is shown.

Page 18 | LCR 5 SERVICE AND FILING OF PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS

By emailing electronic documents attached to one or more emails, with no one email exceeding ten (10) megabytes. The email must be sent from an email address at which the sending party will receive service from opposing parties;

By emailing electronic documents attached to one or more emails, with no one email exceeding ten (10) megabytes. The email must be sent from an email address at which the sending party will receive service from opposing parties;

Page 19 | How Served

Documents may be served through a secure file transfer service; an internally shared link must be accompanied by the sender’s email address in the transmittal email, and no specific file-size limit applies beyond other page limits.

Through the use of a secure file transfer service, such as Dropbox, Box, ShareFile, Google Drive, or One Drive or other vendor providing this type of file transfer service. The sender may transmit a secure link to the document or documents from the sending party’s own email or using the internal file share function of the file transfer service. If a link is transmitted using the file transfer service’s internal share function, the body of the transmittal email must include the sender’s email address. Other than page limits elsewhere in the Civil Rules or these Local Rules, there are no specific electronic file size limits when using a file transfer service.

Page 19 | How Served

An email address must be provided in a summons, notice of appearance, or upon request, and opposing parties or the Court may use specified public email addresses if an attorney fails to provide one.

An email address shall be provided in a summons, notice of appearance, or upon request by the opposing party or attorney. In the event that an attorney does not provide an email address as required by this subsection, opposing parties and the Court may serve an attorney at any email address associated with that attorney on the Washington State Bar Association lawyer directory, or any public facing webpage published by the attorney or that attorney’s law firm.

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Email service on a self-represented party must be followed by paper copies delivered by regular mail or hand delivery no later than the following court day, unless the parties stipulate otherwise.

If service by email is being made to a self- represented party, such service shall be followed by delivery of paper copies no later than the following court day by deposit in the regular mail or hand delivery, unless otherwise stipulated by the parties.

Page 20 | Delivery of Paper Copies

Email service is complete upon notification unless the recipient proves nonreceipt; service completed after 4:30 PM is completed the next court day, and the parties may stipulate to another confirmation method.

Service is deemed complete once the sender notifies the recipient that materials were served by email, unless the recipient can prove email service was not actually received. Notification may be effected by a “read receipt,” telephone notification, including voicemail, or any other means reasonably calculated to advise the recipient that email service was effected. Service completed after 4:30 PM shall be considered completed the next court day. The parties may stipulate to an alternate confirmation method.

Page 20 | Service Confirmation

Strict reply materials must be served on the opposing party or their attorney by 4:30 p.m. 4 calendar days before the scheduled hearing.

the same shall be served on the opposing party(ies) or their attorney no later than 4:30 p.m., four (4) calendar days prior to the date of the scheduled hearing.

Page 22 | LCR 6 TIME (d)(1)(C)

The motion and related materials must be served on the opposing party or their attorney by 4:30 p.m. 12 calendar days before the hearing, unless a different period is set by rule or court order.

The motion and related materials shall be served on the opposing party or their attorney (if represented), no later than 4:30 p.m., twelve (12) calendar days prior to the scheduled hearing, unless a different period is fixed by these rules or by order of the Court.

Page 22 | LCR 6 TIME (d)(1)(A)

Supporting affidavits, declarations, and other documents must be served with the motion.

When a motion is supported by affidavit or declaration or other documents, those documents shall be served with the motion.

Page 22 | LCR 6 TIME (d)(1)(A)

Opposing materials must be served on the opposing party or their attorney by 4:30 p.m. 6 calendar days before the hearing.

The opposing materials shall be served on the opposing party or their attorney (if represented), no later than 4:30 p.m., (6) six calendar days prior to the scheduled hearing.

Page 22 | LCR 6 TIME (d)(1)(B)

A party seeking to shorten time must give verbal and written notice to the opposing party or known counsel as soon as possible and provide the application papers before the application if possible.

The party requesting an order to shorten time shall give verbal and written notice as soon as possible to the opposing party or his or her counsel, if known, regardless of when the motion is prepared and provided. Copies of the motion, declaration, proposed order, and other applicable pleadings and papers shall be provided to the opposing party or his or her counsel, prior to the time of the application if possible.

Page 23 | Motions to Shorten Time

On the requested assignment date, the Court Administrator assigns a trial date without party appearances and notifies the parties, including any guardian ad litem, by mail.

On the date requested for trial assignment, the Court Administrator, without the parties appearing, shall assign cases a specific trial date and notify the parties, including the guardian ad litem, if any, by mail.

Page 30 | LCR 40(a)(1) Note for Trial Setting

The Note for Trial Setting and Notice of Conflict Dates must be served on all parties, including the guardian ad litem.

Counsel or, if self-represented, parties, shall file with the Court Clerk, provide a copy to the Court Administrator, and serve on all parties, (including the guardian ad litem), a Note for Trial Setting and a Notice of Conflict Dates using the applicable forms on the Superior Court website.

Page 30 | LCR 40(a)(1) Note for Trial Setting

Opposing counsel or unrepresented opposing parties must receive 7 calendar days’ notice of presentation and a copy of the proposed order or judgment before it is signed or entered, unless an emergency is shown.

No order or judgment shall be signed or entered unless opposing counsel or opposing party(ies) (if unrepresented), have been given seven (7) calendar days’ notice of presentation and served with a copy of the proposed order or judgment unless: (A) Emergency. An emergency is shown to exist; or

Page 34 | LCR 54 JUDGMENT AND COSTS

The proposed order or judgment and related findings and conclusions must be prepared and submitted to opposing counsel or any self-represented party within 10 calendar days of the ruling or decision.

The proposed order or judgment, and related findings and conclusions, shall be prepared and submitted to opposing counsel or any self-represented party, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the oral ruling or written decision.

Page 34 | LCR 54 JUDGMENT AND COSTS

After entry of a default order, decree, or judgment, the prevailing party or counsel must immediately mail a judge-signed conformed copy to the opponent or the opponent’s counsel at their last known address.

If an order, decree or judgment has been entered by default, counsel representing the prevailing party, or the prevailing party if not represented by counsel, shall immediately mail a conformed copy of the order, decree or judgment signed by the judge, to the opponent or opponent’s counsel at his or her last known address.

Page 35 | LCR 55 DEFAULT AND JUDGMENT

A reply must be served on all other counsel or parties by 4:30 p.m. one judicial day before the presentation hearing.

Any reply from the presenting counsel or party shall be in writing and filed with the Court and served on all other counsel or parties no later than 4:30 p.m. one (1) judicial day prior to the presentation hearing.

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Objections must be served on the presenting counsel or party by 4:30 p.m. two judicial days before the presentation hearing.

Any such objections shall be filed with the Court and served on the presenting counsel or presenting party no later than 4:30 p.m., two (2) judicial days prior to the date of the presentation hearing.

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An affidavit or declaration proving service by mail must be filed with the Clerk.

An affidavit or declaration showing proof of service by mailing shall be filed with the Clerk.

Page 36 | LCR 55 DEFAULT AND JUDGMENT

The opposing party may, within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the motion, file and serve on the moving party, and file with the Clerk, pleadings and documents in opposition.

The opposing party may, within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the motion, file and serve on the moving party, and file with the Clerk, pleadings and documents in opposition.

Page 37 | Motions for Reconsideration or Revision

The filing described in the preceding text must be served on opposing counsel or, if unrepresented, on the opposing party.

of Court and served on opposing counsel, or on the opposing party if unrepresented, no later than ten (10) calendar days after entry/filing of the judgment, order, or other written decision.

Page 37 | Motions for Reconsideration or Revision

A notice of readiness, if filed, must be filed with the Clerk and served on opposing counsel.

After expiration of ten (10) calendar days following filing and service of the motion, either party may file and serve on opposing counsel and file with the Clerk, a notice containing the case heading, a designation of the Judge or judicial officer making the original ruling and certifying that the matter is ready for a ruling on the motion for reconsideration.

Page 37 | Motions for Reconsideration or Revision

The trial briefs shall be filed with the Clerk, copies served on opposing counsel and a copy provided to the assigned judge by noon on the Friday before the date set for commencement of trial.

The trial briefs shall be filed with the Clerk, copies served on opposing counsel and a copy provided to the assigned judge by noon on the Friday before the date set for commencement of trial.

Page 39 | LCR 77(k)

If not already provided, each parent must give the other parent a Proposed Parenting Plan within 14 calendar days after completing the seminar.

(C) Proposed Parenting Plan Required. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of completing the parenting seminar as described above, each parent shall provide the other parent with a Proposed Parenting Plan if they have not already done so.

Page 46 | LSPR 94(d)(5)(C) — Proposed Parenting Plan Required

Parties must exchange the specified financial information within 30 days after a formal request or, if no request is made, no later than 30 days before the readiness hearing.

All parties shall exchange the following information no later than 30 days after a formal request is made by the opposing party/counsel; or, if no request has been made, by no later than 30 days before the scheduled readiness hearing:

Page 49 | LSPR 94(g)(1) — Financial Records

With the exception of proposed Orders and proposed Parenting Plans all required documents shall be filed with the Clerk, copies served on opposing counsel or party and a copy provided to the assigned judge by noon on the Friday before the date set for commencement of trial.

With the exception of proposed Orders and proposed Parenting Plans all required documents shall be filed with the Clerk, copies served on opposing counsel or party and a copy provided to the assigned judge by noon on the Friday before the date set for commencement of trial.

Page 50 | LSPR 94(h) — Required Documents in Family Law Trials

Proposed temporary and final orders following a ruling must be delivered to the opposing party no later than 4:30 p.m. five court days before the presentation hearing.

Notwithstanding the provisions of LCR 54(e), proposed temporary and final orders following a Court ruling in a family law case. shall be delivered to the Court and to the opposing party no later than 4:30 p.m. five court days prior to the scheduled hearing on presentation.

Page 51 | LSPR 94(m)

The petitioner must serve any such RCW 11.130 guardianship petition on the Department of Children Youth and Families and the Washington State Attorney General's Office.

Any such guardianship petitions filed under RCW 11.130 shall be served by the petitioner upon the Department of Children Youth and Families and the Washington State Attorney General's Office.

Page 52 | LSPR 98.16(a)(5)

Petitioners must promptly serve the report results on everyone entitled to notice under RCW 11.130.

then promptly serve the results on all persons entitled to notice under RCW 11.130.

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Petitioners are responsible for notifying and serving all documents when commencing the case, including the documents listed in the cited statutes.

It is the responsibility of the Petitioner(s) to notify and serve all documents when commencing the case, to include those listed in RCW 11.130.195 and RCW 11.130.065.

Page 53

Reasonable notice is required before an emergency-guardian hearing, unless the court finds that waiting for a noticed hearing would substantially harm the minor's health, safety, or welfare.

Reasonable notice must be given before a hearing can be had on a motion for emergency guardian; however, an emergency guardian may be appointed without notice if the court finds that the minor's health, safety, or welfare will be substantially harmed before a hearing with notice can be held.

Page 53

When an emergency guardian is appointed without notice, notice of the appointment must be provided to the individuals listed in RCW 11.130.225(3) within 48 hours.

If an emergency guardian is appointed without notice, notice of the appointment must be provided to the individuals listed within RCW 11.130.225(3) and be made within 48 hours of the appointment.

Page 53

The objection must be promptly served on all other persons entitled to notice.

Any person entitled to notice under RCW 11.130 who objects to the appointment of a minor guardian shall promptly file and serve on all other persons entitled to notice a completed “Objection to Minor Guardianship”, (Form GDN M 301).

Page 54

The initial-hearing statement must be provided to all parties no later than five court days before the hearing.

Said statement shall be provided to all parties and the court (in the form of Judge’s copies) no later than five (5) court days prior to the initial hearing.

Page 54

The court will not hold the substantive hearing unless the Petitioner files an affidavit of service showing proper notice to all individuals listed in RCW 11.130.225(3).

The court shall not hold a substantive hearing on a Petition for Emergency Guardianship unless the Petitioner has filed an affidavit of service indicating that all individuals listed in RCW 11.130.225(3) have been provided proper notice.

Page 55 | Emergency Guardianship Hearing

The Petitioner must provide intended written evidence to the other parties at least five judicial days before the substantive hearing.

Any written evidence that the Petitioner intends to present at the substantive hearing shall be filed, provided to the court (in the form of judge’s copies), and provided to the other parties, at least five (5) judicial days prior to the hearing.

Page 55 | Emergency Guardianship Hearing

Responding parties and the GAL/Court Visitor must provide their written evidence to the other parties at least three judicial days before the hearing.

Any written evidence that the responding parties and GAL/Court Visitor wish to provide shall be filed, provided to the court (in the form of judge’s copies), and provided to the other parties, at least three (3) judicial days prior to the hearing.

Page 55 | Emergency Guardianship Hearing

The petitioner must provide proper notice of the hearing to all other parties.

After the report of the Settlement Guardian ad Litem has been filed under SPR 98.16W(c)(1), the petitioner shall note the matter for hearing on the regular law and motion calendar with proper notice to all other parties.

Page 58 | Hearing on Petition

A copy of the reviewing judge’s written final determination must be mailed to the guardian ad litem and the complaining party.

A copy of the reviewing judge’s written final determination shall be mailed to the guardian ad litem and to the complaining party.

Page 62 | LGALR 7(g)(1) Time

A copy of the trial brief or memorandum must be provided to opposing counsel in the specified criminal trials.

In criminal trials with contested legal or evidentiary issues, each party shall prepare a trial brief or memorandum of authorities containing the issues involved and the authorities supporting same and provide the same to the Clerk, opposing counsel and assigned judge by noon two (2) judicial days prior to the date set for commencement of trial.

Page 68 | LCrR 6.1(h)

The notice of contested issues must be served on all parties and counsel no later than three judicial days before the review hearing.

30-Day Shelter Care Review. If a parent, guardian ad litem, or volunteer guardian ad litem wishes to contest placement of a child or any service ordered at the shelter care hearing, he or she must file and serve on all parties and counsel a notice of contested issues no later than three (3) judicial days before the 30-day shelter care review hearing.

Page 71 | LJuCR 2.5 AMENDMENT OF SHELTER CARE ORDER

After receiving the department’s report, the notice contesting an issue must be served no later than three judicial days before the hearing.

After receipt of the department’s report, if a parent, guardian ad litem, or volunteer guardian ad litem wishes to contest any issue, he or she must file and serve a notice of contested issues no later than three (3) judicial days before the hearing.

Page 72 | LJuCR 3.9 REVIEW HEARING

The written review report must be served on all counsel and parties at least ten calendar days before the review hearing.

A written review report shall be prepared by the department and shall be filed and served on all counsel and parties not less than ten (10) calendar days prior to the review hearing.

Page 72 | LJuCR 3.9 REVIEW HEARING

Juvenile Court Services or the prosecuting attorney must notify the legally responsible person and provide necessary preparation documents, with notice to the parties five days before a cost-assessment proceeding.

(c) Notice. It shall be the duty of the Juvenile Court Services and/or the prosecuting attorney, to notify the parent or parents, guardian, or other person legally obligated to support the juvenile of this rule prior to said proceeding and to provide all necessary documents in order for such person to adequately prepare for said proceeding. Notice shall be provided to the parties five days in advance of any proceeding to assess costs.

Page 74 | LJuCR 11.5. Financial Responsibility

The delivery of an order to the Clerk for presentation must include the fee required by the Clerk’s fee schedule.

The original order, supporting materials, and the required fee as set forth in the Clerk’s fee schedule (LCR 79(g)(1)) must be included in the delivery.

Page 35

A party seeking to modify a prior RCW 26.10 non-parental custody final order who did not commence the modification before December 31, 2020, must follow RCW 11.130.240 and pay any required Clerk-set filing fees.

Effective January 1, 2021, any party wishing to modify or change a final order entered pursuant to a Non-Parental Custody matter previously filed under RCW 26.10 who did not commence said modification prior to December 31, 2020, shall follow the procedures set forth in RCW 11.130.240 and pay any required filing fees as set by the Clerk.

Page 52 | LSPR 98.16(a)(2)

The Clerk may assess a fee for documents filed by telefax or e-filing.

The Clerk may assess a fee for documents filed via telefax or e-filing methods.

Page 20 | E-Filing and Facsimile Filing of Pleadings with Clerk

Filing-fee payment in minor guardianship matters is governed by RCW 11.130.170.

Payment of filing fees shall be governed by RCW 11.130.170.

Page 52 | LSPR 98.16(a)(1)

The Clerk’s Office may charge a per-page fee when forms are obtained there.

If obtaining forms from the Clerk’s Office, a “per page“ fee may be charged by the Clerk’s office.

Page 55

Judge’s copies of exhibits are required.

(3) Judge’s Copies of Exhibits Required

Page 6 | LCR 39(e)(3)

Counsel must provide the Judge with a copy of each documentary exhibit no later than when the exhibit is offered for admission.

Counsel for each party shall provide a copy of each documentary exhibit to the Judge at or before the time an exhibit is offered for admission.

Page 29 | LCR 39(e)(3) Judge’s Copies of Exhibits Required

For a party proposing more than ten exhibits, the exhibits must be tabbed by assigned number in a three-ring binder and delivered to Court Administration at least two court days before trial.

If a party is proposing more than ten exhibits, the exhibits shall be placed in a three-ring binder, tabbed according to their assigned exhibit number and delivered to Court Administration at least two court days prior to the date trial is scheduled to begin.

Page 29 | LCR 39(e)(3) Judge’s Copies of Exhibits Required

A copy of the Note for Trial Setting and Notice of Conflict Dates must be provided to the Court Administrator.

Counsel or, if self-represented, parties, shall file with the Court Clerk, provide a copy to the Court Administrator, and serve on all parties, (including the guardian ad litem), a Note for Trial Setting and a Notice of Conflict Dates using the applicable forms on the Superior Court website.

Page 30 | LCR 40(a)(1) Note for Trial Setting

Judge’s copies of pleadings related to motions under this rule must be submitted to Superior Court Administration for the judicial officer who made the ruling.

Judge’s copies of all pleadings related to Motions submitted under this rule shall be provided to the Judge or judicial officer who made the ruling by submitting the same to Superior Court Administration.

Page 37 | Motions for Reconsideration or Revision

A copy of the notice of readiness must be provided to Court Administration.

A copy of the notice of readiness shall be provided to Court Administration.

Page 37 | Motions for Reconsideration or Revision

One copy of each trial brief must be provided to the assigned judge by noon on the Friday before trial begins.

The trial briefs shall be filed with the Clerk, copies served on opposing counsel and a copy provided to the assigned judge by noon on the Friday before the date set for commencement of trial.

Page 39 | LCR 77(k)

For an ex parte matter considered Tuesday through Friday, pleadings and supporting documents must be filed and judge’s copies delivered by 11:00 a.m. on the day the proposed orders are presented.

Parties and counsel who intend to submit a matter to the Court for consideration on the ex parte calendar shall file all pleadings and supporting documents with the Clerk and deliver judge’s copies to Court Administration as follows: (2) Tuesday – Friday Calendar. If an ex parte matter is to be considered at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday, then pleadings and supporting documents shall be filed and delivered no later than 11:00 a.m. on the day that the proposed order or orders will be presented.

Page 41 | LCR 77(n)(2) Tuesday – Friday Calendar

Parties and counsel submitting an ex parte matter must file the pleadings and supporting documents and deliver judge’s copies to Court Administration.

Parties and counsel who intend to submit a matter to the Court for consideration on the ex parte calendar shall file all pleadings and supporting documents with the Clerk and deliver judge’s copies to Court Administration as follows:

Page 41 | LCR 77(n) Ex parte Calendar

For an ex parte matter on the Monday civil law-and-motion calendar, pleadings and supporting documents must be filed and judge’s copies delivered at least one judicial day before presentation.

Parties and counsel who intend to submit a matter to the Court for consideration on the ex parte calendar shall file all pleadings and supporting documents with the Clerk and deliver judge’s copies to Court Administration as follows: (1) Monday Law & Motion Calendar. If the ex parte matter is to be heard on the civil law and motion calendar, then pleadings and supporting documents shall be filed with the clerk and delivered at least one (1) judicial day prior to the date that a matter will be presented on the ex parte calendar.

Page 41 | LCR 77(n)(1) Monday Law & Motion Calendar

Except for proposed orders and proposed parenting plans, one copy of each required family-law trial document must be provided to the assigned judge by noon on the Friday before trial begins.

With the exception of proposed Orders and proposed Parenting Plans all required documents shall be filed with the Clerk, copies served on opposing counsel or party and a copy provided to the assigned judge by noon on the Friday before the date set for commencement of trial.

Page 50 | LSPR 94(h) — Required Documents in Family Law Trials

Judge's copies must be provided as required by LCR 5(e)(4).

Judge's copies shall be provided as set forth in LCR 5(e)(4).

Page 53

A Judge's copy of the initial-hearing statement must be provided to the court no later than five court days before the hearing.

Said statement shall be provided to all parties and the court (in the form of Judge’s copies) no later than five (5) court days prior to the initial hearing.

Page 54

Responding parties and the GAL/Court Visitor must provide judge’s copies of their written evidence at least three judicial days before the hearing.

Any written evidence that the responding parties and GAL/Court Visitor wish to provide shall be filed, provided to the court (in the form of judge’s copies), and provided to the other parties, at least three (3) judicial days prior to the hearing.

Page 55 | Emergency Guardianship Hearing

The Petitioner must provide judge’s copies of intended written evidence at least five judicial days before the substantive hearing.

Any written evidence that the Petitioner intends to present at the substantive hearing shall be filed, provided to the court (in the form of judge’s copies), and provided to the other parties, at least five (5) judicial days prior to the hearing.

Page 55 | Emergency Guardianship Hearing

Two sets of exhibits—one for the clerk to mark and one for the judge—must be provided to the court at least two judicial days before trial.

Two sets of exhibits shall be provided to the court no less than two (2) judicial days prior to trial (one set to be marked by the clerk, and one set for the judge).

Page 56 | Trial

Judge’s copies are discarded 10 calendar days after the assigned hearing, and the parties or counsel must provide new copies thereafter.

Judge’s copies are discarded after ten (10) calendar days from the assigned hearing date. It is the responsibility of the parties or counsel to provide new judge’s copies to the judge thereafter as provided herein.

Page 21 | LCR 77

Judge’s copies must be provided to the Court Administrator by one of the listed methods at the same time the corresponding papers must be served, although the Court may temporarily modify delivery rules for emergent events.

(4) Judge’s Copies. Judge’s copies of pleadings and other papers shall be provided to the Court Administrator’s office for the judge assigned to the case or calendar by U.S. Mail, courier, hand delivery, or via the email filing system provided by the Island County Superior Court Clerk. Judge’s copies shall be provided at the same time as such pleadings and other papers are required to be served on the opposing party. In order to address emergent events such as a pandemic, the Court may temporarily modify these rules regarding delivery of judge’s copies as circumstances dictate.

Page 21 | LCR 77

The petitioner's JIS request form for a temporary-order request must be filed with the Clerk under seal.

Prior to any request for a temporary order, including emergency orders under RCW 11.130.215, the Petitioner shall file a JIS request form (using the applicable form on the Superior Court website) with the Clerk under seal, providing the names and dates of birth of the following parties: (A) Petitioner(s); (B) any adult residing the Petitioner's home; (C) Minor's Parent(s); (D) Any adult residing in the Parents' homes; (E) proposed guardian(s); (F) any adult residing in the proposed guardian's home.

Page 54

Before filing a death certificate, the filing party must redact the listed personal information and cause-of-death information.

Prior to submitting the death certificate for filing with the Clerk, the filing party shall redact the following information from the death certificate: (A) Social security number; (B) Date of birth; (C) “Maiden name”; and (D) Cause of death if other than “natural causes”

Page 57

A complaint or grievance shall be deemed confidential for all purposes unless the reviewing judge has made a final determination that the complaint or grievance has merit. Any record of complaints or grievances filed which involve a pending case or which are not deemed by the reviewing judge to have merit shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except by court order, upon good cause shown, after the person against whom the complaint or grievance was brought has been given notice and an opportunity to be heard.

A complaint or grievance shall be deemed confidential for all purposes unless the reviewing judge has made a final determination that the complaint or grievance has merit. Any record of complaints or grievances filed which involve a pending case or which are not deemed by the reviewing judge to have merit shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except by court order, upon good cause shown, after the person against whom the complaint or grievance was brought has been given notice and an opportunity to be heard.

Page 62 | LGALR 7(e) Confidentiality

Motions and orders may not be combined into one document, and each order must be set out separately.

Motions and orders shall not be combined into one document. An order shall always be set forth in a separate document.

Page 25 | Motions and Orders to be Separate

Neither party may submit additional responses or replies without the Court’s permission.

No additional responses or replies shall be permitted from either party without permission of the Court.

Page 22 | LCR 6 TIME (d)(1)(C)

All parties and counsel must attend the settlement conference, subject to the Court determining that circumstances preclude a party’s attendance; non-parties may attend if the parties agree, and the settlement judge must not be assigned to preside at a subsequent trial.

The settlement conference shall be before a judge who has not been assigned to preside at any subsequent trial. Attendance at the settlement conference by all parties and counsel shall be mandatory, unless the Court determines that circumstances exist precluding another party’s attendance. Attendance by non-parties is permissible upon agreement by the parties.

Page 27 | LCR 16(d) Settlement Conference

Contested summary judgment hearings require a special-set date secured through a conference with opposing counsel and the Court Coordinator; they may not be set on the regular Monday Law and Motion calendar without the assigned trial judge’s express approval.

Hearings on contested motions for summary judgment shall not be scheduled on the regular, Monday Law and Motion calendar without the express approval from the assigned trial judge. Counsel for the moving party shall confer with opposing counsel and the Court Coordinator (360-679-7361) to secure a “special set” hearing date for hearings on all contested summary judgment motions.

Page 36 | LCR 56 SUMMARY JUDGMENT

A reconsideration or revision motion may not be noted for hearing on a motion calendar unless the judge or judicial officer has requested oral argument.

Motions for reconsideration or revision shall not be noted for hearing on any motion calendar unless oral argument has been requested by the Judge or judicial officer.

Page 37 | Motions for Reconsideration or Revision

Covered procedural pretrial motions may be scheduled on the Criminal Motions Calendar and, unless made orally at a hearing or otherwise ordered, must be filed and served with responsive and strict-reply materials by the stated court-day deadlines.

Motions brought pursuant to CrR 3.1 and 3.2, motions for competency evaluation, and other procedural pretrial motions, may be scheduled on the Criminal Motions Calendar, and unless made orally at a hearing, must be filed and served at least 5 court days before the hearing, with responsive materials filed and served at least two court days before the hearing and any materials filed in strict reply filed at least 1 court day before the hearing, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Page 69 | LCrR 8.2(b)(1) Motions to Be Heard on the Criminal Motion Calendar

Substantive pretrial motions must be specially set before the first day of trial and filed and served with responsive and strict-reply materials by the stated court-day deadlines, unless the Court orders otherwise.

Substantive pretrial motions such as motions in limine and motions brought pursuant to CrR 3.5 and 3.6 must be specially set prior to the first day of trial either though the Superior Court Administrator or pursuant to the omnibus order. Such motions must be filed and served at least seven court days prior to the hearing, with responsive materials filed and served at least four court days in advance, and materials in strict reply filed at least two court days in advance, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Page 69 | LCrR 8.2(b)(2) Substantive Pretrial Motions

Any party in a civil action may schedule a pretrial settlement conference through the Court Administrator, and the hearing must occur no later than 21 calendar days before trial.

Any party in a civil action may schedule a pretrial settlement conference through the Court Administrator for hearing no later than twenty- one (21) calendar days prior to trial.

Page 27 | LCR 16(d) Settlement Conference

Oral argument on a reconsideration motion will be scheduled only if the judicial officer requests it.

Oral argument related to the Motion for Reconsideration will be scheduled only if the judicial officer involved requests the same.

Page 37 | Motions for Reconsideration or Revision

The Criminal Motions Calendar is held at 1:30 p.m. on Mondays.

The Criminal Motions Calendar occurs at 1:30 p.m. on Mondays.

Page 69 | LCrR 8.2(a) Motion Calendar

A continuance may be granted by mutual agreement and an order entered more than 30 calendar days before trial; a continuance sought within 30 calendar days must be requested by written motion, and a party seeking a new trial date must follow LCR 40(a).

Continuances may be granted upon mutual agreement of the parties and upon presentation of an order of continuance so long as the agreed order is entered more than thirty (30) calendar days in advance of the assigned trial date. A continuance sought within thirty (30) calendar days of the assigned trial date shall be made by written motion. If either party wants to set a new trial date, that party must use the process described in LCR 40(a) above.

Page 31 | LCR 40

When the parties agree to continue or strike a scheduled hearing, they must notify the Clerk’s Office and Court Administration at least two judicial days beforehand unless articulable circumstances prevent timely notice.

If the parties have agreed to continue or strike a scheduled hearing, the parties shall notify the Clerk’s Office and Court Administration of the change no later than two (2) judicial days prior to the date of the scheduled hearing unless articulable circumstances preclude notification within that time.

Page 39 | LCR 77(l)(2)(A)

If circumstances beyond an opposing party’s control prevented a response to a special-set notice, the Court will consider a reset request on the ex parte calendar if it is supported by a declaration and made after notice to the other parties.

If a special set hearing is scheduled in this manner, and an opposing party was unable to respond to the notice as a result of circumstances beyond their control, the Court will consider a request for a reset on the ex parte calendar, so long as the same is presented with a supporting declaration and after notice to the other party or parties.

Page 40 | LCR 77(l)(2)(C)

A party’s failure to receive hearing notice or timely evidence is deemed good cause to continue the hearing to the next minor guardianship calendar.

A failure to receive notice of the emergency guardianship hearing, or a failure to receive evidence in a timely manner on the part of any party, shall be deemed good cause to continue the emergency guardianship hearing to the next minor guardianship calendar.

Page 55 | Emergency Guardianship Hearing

Requested counsel must be appointed before the substantive hearing; failure to appoint counsel or counsel’s inability to participate is deemed good cause to continue the hearing to the next emergency guardianship calendar.

If either the parents or child have requested counsel, counsel shall be appointed prior to the substantive emergency guardianship hearing. Failure to appoint counsel, or the inability of counsel to participate in the hearing, shall be deemed good cause to continue the emergency guardianship hearing to the next emergency guardianship calendar.

Page 56 | Emergency Guardianship Hearing

The Court may, in its discretion and within time frames allowed by law, continue an unlawful detainer hearing to give the tenant an opportunity to obtain counsel.

Pursuant to Ch. 115, Laws of 2021, Secs. 8-9, hearings in unlawful detainer cases may be continued to afford the tenant an opportunity to obtain counsel at the Court’s discretion and for time frames as allowed by law.

Page 51 | LSPR 95(b)

Qualified court commissioners are authorized to authorize continuances.

Court Commissioners qualified under Article 4, section 23 of the Washington Constitution are authorized to preside over arraignments, preliminary appearances, initial extradition hearings, and noncompliance proceedings pursuant to RCW 9.94A.200; accept guilty pleas as authorized in this local rule pursuant to RCW 2.24.040(15); appoint counsel; make determinations of probable cause; set, amend, and review conditions of pretrial release; set bail; set trial and hearing dates; authorize continuances and accept waivers of the right to speedy trial.

Page 66 | LCrR 4.2(i) Authority of Court Commissioners

A party that reasonably expects to offer more than 100 exhibits between its case in chief and rebuttal must inform the Clerk, Superior Court Administration, and the other parties by noon two court days before trial.

Each party shall inform the Clerk, Superior Court Administration, and each other, by 12:00 noon, two court days before trial if they reasonably expect to offer more than 100 exhibits between their case in chief and rebuttal.

Page 28 | LCR 39(e)(1) Pre-assignment and Numbering

To confirm a trial, contact Island County Superior Court Administration at 360-679-7361.

To confirm a trial, contact Island County Superior Court Administration at 360-679-7361.

Page 30 | LCR 40(a)(2) Confirmation of Trials

The parties must notify the Clerk’s Office and Court Administration of an agreed hearing change no later than two judicial days before the scheduled hearing, unless articulable circumstances prevent timely notification.

If the parties have agreed to continue or strike a scheduled hearing, the parties shall notify the Clerk’s Office and Court Administration of the change no later than two (2) judicial days prior to the date of the scheduled hearing unless articulable circumstances preclude notification within that time.

Page 39 | LCR 77(l)(2)(A)

A parent seeking appointment of an attorney must contact the Programs Coordinator to obtain an indigency screening form, motion, and proposed order.

Any parent seeking appointment of an attorney under RCW 11.130.200 shall contact the General Services Administration’s Programs Coordinator (360-679-7379 or 360-679-7326) to obtain an indigency screening form and a motion and proposed order (GDN ALL 021 and GDN ALL 022, available online or at the Superior Court

Page 54

A proposed Settlement Guardian ad Litem who has a conflict or cannot accept must promptly advise the Court and the parties, and the petitioner must propose another qualified person.

A proposed Settlement Guardian ad Litem who has a conflict under SPR 98.16W(d), or who is otherwise unable to accept the appointment, shall promptly so advise the Court and the parties, and the petitioner shall propose another qualified person.

Page 57 | Settlement of Claims of Minors and Incapacitated Persons

A guardian ad litem or Court Visitor who leaves the registry while still having active or incomplete cases must immediately report that circumstance to the Court Administrator.

A guardian ad litem/Court Visitor who ceases to be on the registry and who still has active or incomplete cases shall immediately report his or her circumstance to the Court Administrator

Page 64 | LGALR 8(a)(9)

Parties using the Court’s Zoom system must connect through the designated number or link and meeting number at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time, and promptly notify Court Administration if they anticipate difficulty.

Parties utilizing the Court’s Zoom system shall connect using the Court’s designated telephone number or web link and meeting number at least ten (10) minutes prior to the scheduled time and shall promptly notify Court Administration if they have reason to believe they will have difficulty doing so.

Page 24 | Pre-check for Remote Attendance

Notice of any witness, party’s or attorney’s intent to appear at a trial, or other proceeding at which testimony will be presented by video, including a hearing after notice on a petition for a protection order, should be submitted in writing to the Court Administrator, with a copy to the opposing counsel or opposing party if not represented by counsel, no later than three (3) calendar days prior to the date of the special set hearing or first trial day.

Notice of any witness, party’s or attorney’s intent to appear at a trial, or other proceeding at which testimony will be presented by video, including a hearing after notice on a petition for a protection order, should be submitted in writing to the Court Administrator, with a copy to the opposing counsel or opposing party if not represented by counsel, no later than three (3) calendar days prior to the date of the special set hearing or first trial day.

Page 32 | LCR 43(l)(2) — Notice

To confirm a summary judgment hearing, contact the Island County Superior Court Administration Office by phone at 360-679-7361.

To confirm a summary judgment hearing, contact the Island County Superior Court Administration Office at 360-679-7361.

Page 36 | LCR 56 SUMMARY JUDGMENT

Matters on the regular law and motion calendars expected to last more than 15 minutes must be specially set through the Court Administrator, although the Court may also require special setting on its own motion after scheduling.

If any matter on the regular law and motion calendars is expected to last longer than 15 minutes total, the parties must obtain a specially set hearing date from the Court Administrator pursuant to LCR 77(l)(2)(C). The Court may make this determination on its own motion after the matter has been scheduled for hearing.

Page 39 | LCR 77(l)(1)

To arrange a special-set hearing, the requesting party must obtain at least three dates available to the Court and the requester, exclude dates covered by the other party’s Notice of Unavailability, and notify the other parties; if no date is selected or no response arrives within two judicial days, the requester may select a date and note the hearing.

If a matter is to be heard as a “special set” hearing, either by request of one of the parties or as required by the Court or these local court rules, the requesting party shall contact Court Administration and secure at least three dates that are available on the Court’s calendar and to the requesting party for the special set hearing. Such dates shall not include a date that is within a period covered by a Notice of Unavailability filed by the other party. The requesting party shall then notify the other party or parties of the three dates that are available. If one of the three dates is not selected by the other party or if there is no response provided to the requesting party within two (2) judicial days of the time initial contact is made, then the requesting party may select one of the three provided dates and note the special set hearing on that date.

Page 40 | LCR 77(l)(2)(C)

People on the registry must promptly inform the Court if they are temporarily unavailable to serve or intend to resign.

Persons on the registry shall promptly inform the Court of any temporary unavailability to serve, or of their intent to resign from the registry.

Page 64 | LGALR 8(a)(8)

Arrangements for playing an electronic exhibit file must be addressed with Court Administration.

This rule relates to the submission of the exhibit, not the playing of the file, which must be addressed with Court Administration.

Page 68 | LCrR 6.1(g)(5)

Counsel and litigants should check with the Court Administrator or county Clerk to confirm which rules are currently in effect.

Counsel and litigants should check with the Court Administrator or county Clerk to assure that the rules applicable to their matters are currently in effect.

Page 18 | LCR 1 - Application of Local Rules