King County Superior Court Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Dispositive motions are heard on Fridays; check with opposing counsel before scheduling to ensure the date is mutually agreeable.

Source text: Dispositive motions are heard on Fridays. Check with the opposing counsel/party before scheduling any hearing in order to make sure that the date is mutually agreeable.

After the court reserves a date, the moving party has 2 court days to file their Note for Motion only to confirm.

Source text: Once the court has reserved a date, the moving party will have 2 court days to file their Note for Motion only to confirm.

Any request for a dispositive motion hearing must be emailed to the court and include case number and name, names/phone numbers/email addresses of all counsel and parties, and nature of hearing.

Source text: Any request for a dispositive motion hearing must be emailed to the court and include: Case number and name Names, phone numbers and email addresses of all counsel and parties Nature of hearing

The court typically allots 45 minutes for dispositive motions (10 minutes per side for argument); advise the bailiff if additional time is needed.

Source text: The Court typically allots 45 minutes for dispositive motions (each side is allowed 10 minutes for argument). Additional time may be provided on hearings involving multiple parties or complex motions. Please advise the bailiff if additional time is being requested.

Dispositive motions are typically heard on Friday mornings.

Source text: Dispositive motions (motions which would settle or effectively end a case or an issue) are typically heard on Friday mornings, and some limited additional time slots as circumstances permit.

Request a dispositive motion date prior to the case deadline for dispositive motions.

Source text: Parties should request a dispositive motion date prior to the case deadline for dispositive motions.

Do not schedule hearings or motions on dates when the judge is on judicial leave.

Source text: Please do not schedule hearings or motions on these dates.

Do not note motions for July 3 or August 17-21 if possible, as the court will be in recess.

Source text: Court in recess Judge Santos' Court will be in recess the following dates: July 3 August 17-21 Do not note motions for these dates if possible.

Dispositive motions are generally scheduled for Fridays.

Source text: Dispositive motions are generally scheduled for Fridays.

Requests for hearing dates with oral argument are accepted by emailing the bailiff.

Source text: Requests for hearing dates with oral argument are accepted by emailing the bailiff.

Department 32 conducts trials Monday through Thursday.

Source text: Department 32 conducts trials Monday through Thursday.

For dispositive motions, request hearing dates from the bailiff via email and do not note the motion until hearing is confirmed.

Source text: Once you have confirmed this is the appropriate place to note your motion, you must request hearing dates from the bailiff via email. Do not note your motion until you have received an email confirming that your hearing has been scheduled.

Within 48 hours after confirming a hearing date for a dispositive motion, file and provide a working copy of the Note for Motion and Proof of Service.

Source text: Judge Whedbee requires that you must also file and provide a working copy of your Note for Motion and Proof of Service within 48 hours after confirming a hearing date.

If the moving party decides not to proceed with a motion, they must immediately notify the court to strike the hearing and file a Notice Striking Hearing.

Source text: If the moving party elects for any reason not to proceed with the motion, that party shall notify the court to strike the hearing immediately, per KCLCR 7(b)(4)(H) and file a Notice Striking Hearing in the court file.

To schedule a motion, contact the bailiff for a court date, file the motion in KC SCRIPT, serve the motion to all relevant parties, and file proof of service with the court.

Source text: Contact the Bailiff for a court date File the motion in KC SCRIPT Serve the motion to all relevant parties File proof of service with the court (KC SCRIPT)

Do not schedule motions on the recess dates listed.

Source text: Judge Vargas' court will be in recess for the following dates, please do not schedule motions during on these dates: April 6-10, 2026 June 15-22, 2026

The party requesting a hearing date for a dispositive motion must confer with opposing counsel before contacting the Court.

Source text: The party requesting a hearing date for a dispositive motion must confer with opposing counsel before contacting the Court; this helps avoid scheduling conflicts.

The Court generally allots one hour for dispositive motions; request extended time from the bailiff if needed.

Source text: The Court generally allots one hour for dispositive motions. Additional time may be allowed for hearings involving multiple parties or complex issues; please let the bailiff know if you are requesting an extended hearing time.

Do not note motions for consideration during the judge's scheduled leave periods. If a motion is noted during that time, the court will issue a decision within 5 court days after the judge returns.

Source text: Please avoid noting motions during these times for consideration. If a motion is noted, parties can expect the court to issue a decision within 5-court days after returning from scheduled leave.

Email hearing requests to the bailiff, copying all parties, and include the type of hearing requested.

Source text: Please email hearing requests to the bailiff, copy all parties, and include what type of hearing is requested and the bailiff will coordinate scheduling with the parties.

Advise the bailiff if requesting additional time due to multiple parties, multiple motions, or complex matters.

Source text: Please advise the bailiff if you are requesting additional time due to multiple parties, multiple motions, or complex matters.

Dispositive motions are heard on Fridays and certain Thursday afternoons in one-hour slots.

Source text: Dispositive motions are heard on Fridays as well as certain Thursday afternoons. Judge Bender is available in one-hour slots.

Before scheduling a dispositive motion, select a date and confirm availability with all opposing counsel or pro se parties, then contact the bailiff.

Source text: Please select a date and then check with all opposing counsel or pro se parties to make sure that the date works before contacting the bailiff.

Do not note a dispositive motion until the bailiff confirms the date is available.

Source text: Do not note your motion until the bailiff has sent back confirmation.

Additional time will be provided for multi-party or complex litigation; advise the bailiff when scheduling.

Source text: Judge Bender will provide additional time on hearings involving multi-party cases or complex litigation. Please advise the bailiff of your request when scheduling.

Before scheduling a motion, counsel must check availability with all opposing parties and select a date from the court's calendar, then contact the bailiff to confirm the date is still available; do not note the motion until bailiff confirms.

Source text: Please select a date from this calendar and then check with all opposing counsel or pro se parties to make sure that the date works before contacting the bailiff, as this is required . Doing so reduces the need to reschedule hearings due to conflicts. The court will not schedule the motion unless all parties have indicated they are available. Once you have selected a date and confirmed all parties’ availability, you must contact the bailiff to confirm the date is still available. DO NOT note your motion until the bailiff has sent back confirmation.

Email requests for dispositive motion hearings must include case name, cause number, names and contact info of all counsel, type of hearing, and date(s) requested (first and second choice recommended).

Source text: Any email request for a dispositive motion hearing must include the following: Case name and cause number Names, phone numbers and email addresses of all counsel Type of hearing and date(s) requested from the available dates on the above calendar. It is helpful if you select a first and second choice.

The court will provide additional time for multi-party or complex litigation hearings; request this when scheduling.

Source text: The Court will provide additional time on hearings involving multi-party cases or complex litigation. Please advise the bailiff of your request when scheduling.

Let the bailiff know if anyone will need an interpreter.

Source text: Please also let the bailiff know if anyone will need an interpreter.

Judge Schubert hears dispositive motions on Fridays.

Source text: Judge Schubert hears dispositive motions on Fridays.

Requests for hearing dates are accepted by emailing or telephoning the bailiff consistent with LCR 7(b)(4)(B).

Source text: Requests for hearing dates are accepted by emailing or telephoning the bailiff consistent with LCR 7(b)(4)(B).

Check with opposing counsel before scheduling any hearing to make sure the date works for all counsel.

Source text: Judge Schubert expects that you check with opposing counsel before scheduling any hearing to make sure that the date works for all counsel; doing so reduces the need to reschedule hearings due to conflicts and provides a professional courtesy.

File and serve a Note for Hearing for your summary judgment motion within five days of receiving a hearing date and time.

Source text: You must also file and serve a Note for Hearing for your summary judgment motion within five days of receiving a hearing date and time.

Failure to file and serve a Note for Hearing within five days may result in the Court releasing your reserved hearing date and time.

Source text: Failure to do so may result in the Court releasing your reserved hearing date and time.

Promptly notify the Court and each other if the Court no longer needs to hear the noted motion.

Source text: Parties must promptly notify the Court and each other if the Court no longer needs to hear the noted motion.

Any email request for a dispositive motion hearing must include case name and cause number, names/phone numbers/email addresses of all counsel, and type of hearing and dates requested.

Source text: Any email request for a dispositive motion hearing must include Case name and cause number Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of all counsel Type of hearing and dates requested

Advise the bailiff of your request for more time when scheduling hearings involving multi-party cases or complex litigation.

Source text: Judge Schubert may provide additional time on hearings involving multi-party cases or complex litigation. Please advise the bailiff of your request for more time when scheduling your hearing.

Dispositive motions are typically heard on Fridays; request a hearing by email or phone; email request must include case name, cause number, names and emails of all parties, type of hearing, and dates requested; typically 1 hour allotted.

Source text: Dispositive motions are typically heard on Fridays. You may request a hearing by emailing or telephoning the bailiff. Any email request for a dispositive motion hearing must include Case name and cause number Names and email addresses of all parties Type of hearing and dates requested Judge Shah typically allots 1 hour for dispositive motions.

File and provide a working copy of the Note for Motion within 48 hours after confirming a hearing date.

Source text: The Court requires that you file and provide a working copy of your Note for Motion within 48 hours after confirming a hearing date.

Avoid scheduling motions without argument from 6/12 to 6/20; motions noted during that period will be considered upon the judge's return on 6/23/2025.

Source text: Please avoid scheduling motions without argument during this time. Any motions that are noted for this time period will be considered upon his return to the office beginning 6/23/2025.

To schedule an unlawful detainer hearing, email larranaga.court@kingcounty.gov to obtain a date.

Source text: If you need to schedule a hearing on an unlawful detainer (eviction) matter, please email larranaga.court@kingcounty.gov to obtain a date for your hearing.

Email requests for scheduling must include case name, cause number, names and email addresses of all counsel/pro se parties, type of hearing, and requested dates from the available calendar.

Source text: Email requests must include the following: Case name and cause number Names and email addresses for all counsel and/or pro se parties involved in the case Type of hearing and date(s) requests from the available dates on the calendar below

Oral argument on dispositive motions is generally scheduled for Friday mornings; request hearing dates by email or phone.

Source text: Oral argument on motions is generally scheduled for Friday mornings. Requests for hearing dates are accepted by emailing or telephoning the bailiff.

Dispositive motions are generally set on Friday mornings at 9 am, 10 am, or 11 am.

Source text: Dispositive motions are generally set on Friday mornings (at 9 am, 10 am, or 11 am).

Civil non-dispositive motions and sentence modification hearings are heard at 8:30 am and 4 pm; 8:30 am hearings conclude by 8:55 am, and 4 pm hearings conclude by 4:25 pm.

Source text: Judge Lapin hears civil non-dispositive motions and sentence modification hearings at 8:30 am. and 4 pm. All 8:30 am hearings will conclude no later than 8:55 am, and all 4 pm hearings will conclude no later than 4:25 pm.

Request hearing dates by email including case number/name and nature of motion.

Source text: Any request for a hearing date must be emailed to the court and include the case number/name and the nature of the motion.

Confer with opposing counsel before confirming a hearing date to ensure mutual agreement.

Source text: Judge Young requests that you confer with the opposing counsel/party, if possible, before confirming any hearing to make sure that the date is mutually agreeable.

Notify the bailiff immediately by email when a case settles or a motion needs to be continued or stricken, providing case name, cause number, and date.

Source text: Please notify the bailiff by e-mail if you need to continue or strike a motion -- always provide the case name, cause number, and the date for which the motion is noted

Dispositive motions are generally set on Friday mornings at 9, 10, or 11 am, and you must schedule at least 2 months in advance.

Source text: Dispositive motions are generally set on Friday mornings (at 9 am, 10 am, or 11 am). Please call or email to schedule your hearing at least 2 months prior to the hearing date you would like to request.

General trial schedule is Monday through Wednesday or Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with breaks.

Source text: General trial schedule is Monday through Wednesday or Thursday between 9:00am to 4:00pm with breaks in the morning and afternoon.

Civil non-dispositive motions and sentence modification hearings are heard at 8:30 am and 1:00 pm; 8:30 am hearings must conclude by 8:55 am, and 4:00 pm hearings by 4:25 pm.

Source text: Judge Cary generally hears civil non-dispositive motions and sentence modification hearings at 8:30 am. and 1 pm. All 8:30 am hearings will conclude no later than 8:55 am, and all 4 pm hearings will conclude no later than 4:25 pm.

Civil cases assigned to Judge Cary may be reassigned to another judge on Thursday afternoon before trial; parties must still comply with all pre-trial deadlines.

Source text: If you have a civil case which is assigned to Judge Cary, there is the possibility that your case could be assigned to another judge at the time of trial. The assignment will generally take place on Thursday afternoon prior to trial. You are still required to comply with all court rules regarding pre-trial submissions and deadlines.

To request a hearing date, email the bailiff with the case name, cause number, and type of hearing requested.

Source text: To request a hearing date, please email the bailiff and include the case name, cause number and type of hearing requested.

Check with opposing counsel before scheduling any hearing to ensure the date and time works for all counsel.

Source text: Judge Lee requires that you check with opposing counsel before scheduling any hearing in order to make sure the date and time works for all counsel.

For dispositive motions, parties must contact the court to schedule a hearing; check with opposing counsel before scheduling to ensure the date works for all counsel.

Source text: Judge Straley requires that you check with opposing counsel before scheduling any hearing to make sure that the date works for all counsel.

To request a dispositive motion hearing date, email the bailiff with the case name, cause number, and type of hearing.

Source text: To request a hearing date, please email the bailiff and include the case name, cause number, and type of hearing requested.

Avoid noting motions during judicial leave (July 6 through July 20); if a motion is noted, the court will issue a decision after returning to session.

Source text: Please avoid noting motions during these times for consideration. If a motion is noted, parties can expect the court to issue a decision after the court has returned to session.

Dispositive motions are typically heard on Fridays; request hearing dates by emailing the bailiff after checking dates with opposing counsel.

Source text: Dispositive motions are typically heard on Fridays. Requests for hearing dates are accepted by emailing the bailiff at crisalli.court@kingcounty.gov. Judge Crisalli requires that you check your dates first with opposing counsel before scheduling any hearing to make sure that the date works for all counsel.

Email requests for dispositive motion hearings must include case name, cause number, nature of motions, and preferred date range.

Source text: Any email request for a dispositive motion hearing must include the following: Case name and cause number; Nature of the motion(s) to be heard; and A preferred date range.

The Court hears civil non-dispositive motions and sentence modification hearings at 8:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.

Source text: The Court hears civil non-dispositive motions and sentence modification hearings at 8:30 AM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Do not note motions for dates when court is in recess (8/14/2026 through 8/31/2026).

Source text: Please do not note motions for these dates if possible.

Email the bailiff to request a hearing date for a summary judgment motion, including all counsel and pro se litigants, and request the date two to three months in advance of the dispositive motion deadline.

Source text: Email the bailiff at widlan.court@kingcounty.gov . Please include all counsel and pro se litigants on your email. When possible, request a hearing date for your summary judgment motion two to three months in advance of the dispositive motion's deadline in the case schedule.

Motions to Dismiss have the same scheduling requirements as Motions for Summary Judgment but must be noted without oral argument.

Source text: Motions to Dismiss have the same scheduling requirements as Motions for Summary Judgment but should be noted without oral argument. LCR 12(d).

Hearings for civil non-dispositive motions and sentence modifications are held at 8:30 am and 4 pm; 8:30 am hearings must conclude by 8:55 am, and 4 pm hearings by 4:25 pm.

Source text: Judge Parisien hears civil non-dispositive motions and sentence modification hearings at 8:30 am and 4 pm. All 8:30 am hearings will conclude no later than 8:55 am, and all 4 pm hearings will conclude no later than 4:25pm.

Trials are conducted Monday through Thursday; motions hearings and criminal sentencings are held on Fridays; unlawful detainer proceedings are held throughout the week.

Source text: In Department 38, Trials are conducted Monday through Thursday. Motions Hearings and Criminal Sentencings are held on Fridays; and Unlawful Detainer Proceedings are held throughout the week.

The normal trial day runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with a mid-morning recess (15 minutes), a midday recess (90 minutes), and a mid-afternoon recess (15 minutes).

Source text: The normal trial day in Department 38 runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a mid-morning recess (15 minutes), a midday recess (90 minutes), and a mid-afternoon recess (15 minutes).

General civil (non-unlawful detainer) pretrial conferences are generally held on Thursday mornings.

Source text: General civil (non-unlawful detainer) pretrial conferences are generally held on Thursday mornings.

Court will be in recess from December 29, 2025, to January 19, 2026; parties should refrain from filing motions during that time.

Source text: Judge Tinker's court will be in recess from December 29, 2025, to January 19, 2026. The court requests that parties refrain from filing motions during that time frame.

Unlawful detainer show cause hearing calendar is held every other week, Monday through Friday, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Source text: Generally, Department 56 holds an unlawful detainer show cause hearing calendar every other week, Monday through Friday, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Unlawful detainer trials are generally scheduled for the weeks between hearing calendars, Monday through Thursday.

Source text: Unlawful detainer trials are generally scheduled for the weeks between hearing calendars, Monday through Thursday.

General trial schedule is Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Source text: General trial schedule is Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Civil non-dispositive motions and sentence modification hearings are heard at 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM.

Source text: The Court hears civil non-dispositive motions and sentence modification hearings at 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM.

Additional time for dispositive motion hearings in multi-party or complex cases is available upon request to the bailiff.

Source text: The Court will provide additional time on hearings involving multi-party cases or complex litigation. Please advise the bailiff of your request when scheduling.

Email requests for dispositive motion hearing must include case name, cause number, names, phone numbers, and email addresses of all counsel, and type and requested dates.

Source text: Any email request for a dispositive motion hearing must include the following: Case name and cause number Names, phone numbers and email addresses of all counsel Type of hearing and date(s) requested from the available dates on the above calendar

Do not note motions during recess dates: August 31–September 4, 2026, and September 28–October 2, 2026.

Source text: Please do not note motions during these dates.