Snohomish County Superior Court Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
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Pre-motion conference and letter requirements before filing motions, including sequential steps. This page is scoped to Snohomish County Superior Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
Motions to vacate a record of conviction and motions for certificates of discharge are decided on the pleadings unless a criminal hearings judge requires argument.
Motions to vacate record of conviction and motions for certificates of discharge shall be heard on the pleadings only unless a criminal hearings judge requires argument.
The court will hold a judicial settlement conference only if the Presiding Judge or designee determines that good cause exists.
Snohomish County Superior Court will conduct settlement conferences only when the Presiding Judge or his/her designee determines that good cause has been shown to do so.
Does Snohomish County Superior Court require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?
Snohomish County Superior Court rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Motions to vacate a record of conviction and motions for certificates of discharge are decided on the pleadings unless a criminal hearings judge requires argument.
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