Thurston County Superior Court, Washington Filing Timing and Cure Windows

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Deadline

2 business days

Trial briefs must be filed and served at least two business days before trial, unless the court or a state-wide law or rule provides otherwise.

Briefs and all supporting documents shall be submitted on the following schedules, unless the court orders otherwise or a state-wide law or rule provides otherwise: (i) Trial briefs. Trial briefs shall be filed and served at least two business days before trial.

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An aggrieved party may appeal the special expense award within 10 days after it is filed; if no party appeals within that period, judgment is entered under the stated procedure.

The arbitrator shall make a special award for such expenses and shall file such award with the clerk, with proof of service on each party. The aggrieved party shall have 10 days thereafter to appeal the award of such expense in accordance with the procedures for revision of a court commissioner’s ruling (see RCW 2.24.050). If within 10 days after the award is filed no party appeals, a judgment shall be entered in a manner described generally under Superior Court Civil Arbitration Rules 6.3.

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To order the transcript, the moving party must contact the official court reporter assigned to the case within five days after filing the motion for revision.

To order the transcript, the moving party must contact the official court reporter who is assigned to the case within five days of filing the motion for revision.

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The oath of office must be completed and filed before the applicant is placed on the panel.

The oath of office on the form prescribed by the court must be completed and filed prior to an applicant being placed on the panel.

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After giving notice of settlement to the court, the plaintiff must promptly present a motion to dismiss.

After notice of settlement to the court as provided above, the plaintiff must promptly present a motion to dismiss the case.

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A motion for revision must be filed within ten days after entry of the commissioner’s order or judgment.

A motion for revision must be filed within ten days after the commissioner’s order or judgment is entered (RCW 2.24.050)

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If the committee recommends removal from the registry, the GAL has ten days to appeal in writing to the Chief Judge at Family and Juvenile Court.

In the event the committee recommends removal from the registry, the GAL shall have ten days to appeal the decision in writing to the Chief Judge at Family and Juvenile Court.

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In family law cases, each party must file the Pre-Trial Report at least 30 days before the first day of the scheduled trial week.

(D) For family law cases, no less than 30 days prior to the first day of the week trial is scheduled to commence, each party shall file, serve on the other party, and provide to court administration a Pre-Trial Report on the prescribed form.

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When court ADR is identified in the Case Schedule Order, the requesting party must request a facilitator no later than 60 days before the ADR deadline.

In the event the court’s ADR program is chosen and identified in the Case Schedule Order, at any time, but no later than 60 days before the ADR deadline, the requesting party shall request that the ADR Coordinator assign a facilitator from the panel maintained by the court by filing and serving a Request to Participate in ADR and providing a copy to the ADR Coordinator.

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The notice to strike or continue must be filed promptly if the hearing will not take place.

If the hearing will not take place, the party who scheduled the hearing must promptly file a notice to strike or continue the hearing with the clerk’s office

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A motion for an over-length brief must be filed early enough for the court to decide it before the brief is due.

Motions for over-length briefs must be timely filed to allow a decision before the date the brief is due.

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A party objecting to the notice of arbitrability must file an objection to arbitration before the trial setting date.

If a party objects to the notice of arbitrability, the objecting party shall file and serve on the other parties an objection to arbitration before the trial setting date

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Deadline

1 business days

In a recall petition, the petitioner must file a completed scheduling questionnaire within one business day after filing the petition.

In a recall petition, the petitioner must file and serve any completed scheduling questionnaire within one business day of filing the petition.

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If the objection remains unresolved 14 days after the ADR request notice, the requesting party must promptly file a notice of objection.

If the objection is not resolved between the parties within 14 days from the notice of the Request to Participate in ADR, the requesting party shall promptly file a notice of objection and schedule a hearing on the assigned judge’s civil motion calendar.

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A civil motion for remote appearance must be presented on the assigned judge’s civil motion calendar and noted at least one week before the matter; the judge rules without oral argument.

Motions for a remote appearance in civil cases must be presented on the assigned judge’s civil motion calendar. The motion to appear remotely must be noted for hearing at least one week before the matter for which a remote appearance is sought. The assigned judge will rule on the motion to appear remotely without oral argument.

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For the specified dispositive motions, the moving party must file the motion, brief, and supporting materials on the same day as the notice of hearing, subject to the stated exceptions.

Briefs and all supporting documents shall be submitted on the following schedules, unless the court orders otherwise or a state-wide law or rule provides otherwise: Dispositive Motions. Motions for summary judgment (CR 56), motions filed under CR 12(b)(6), and motions filed under CR 12(c) shall be filed and served as provided in LCR 56 and shall be scheduled on the assigned judge’s dispositive motion calendar. The moving party shall file the motion, brief, and all supporting materials on the same day on which the notice of hearing is filed.

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Deadline

1 business days

Unless the court orders otherwise, proposed jury instructions must be filed and served by noon one business day before trial.

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, proposed jury instructions shall be filed and served no later than noon, one business day before trial.

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The mediator must file the Declaration of Completion within 7 days after completion.

Within 7 days of completion, a Declaration of Completion shall be filed by the mediator.

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An objection to a Request for Trial Setting must be filed no later than three days before the date on the Notice.

If a party objects to the Request for Trial Setting, the matter shall be referred to a judge for determination of whether the case is ready for trial setting. The objection shall be filed not later than 3 days before the date noted on the Notice.

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For an adult criminal sentencing hearing, parties must file the sentencing materials and provide a judge’s copy by noon the day before the hearing.

By noon the day before an adult criminal sentencing hearing, the parties shall file and provide a judge’s copy of sentencing materials.

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Deadline

15 calendar days

A petitioner’s reply brief in an administrative-agency appeal must be filed no later than 15 calendar days before argument, unless the court or a state-wide law or rule provides otherwise.

Briefs and all supporting documents shall be submitted on the following schedules, unless the court orders otherwise or a state-wide law or rule provides otherwise: Appeals from administrative agency action. The petitioner’s reply brief shall be filed and served not later than 15 calendar days before argument.

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The required vouchers must be filed no later than the hearing.

In all cases where a petition for allowance in lieu of homestead is filed by the surviving spouse, vouchers showing payment of funeral expenses, expenses of last sickness and of administration including fees of appraisers, or that such payment has been provided for, must be filed at or before the time of the hearing.

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Deadline

10 court days

The Board must review the complaint and make an initial cause determination within 10 court days after the Superior Court Administrator receives it.

Within 10 court days after the Superior Court Administrator receives the written complaint, the Board shall review the complaint and make an initial determination of whether there is cause to proceed.

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The Request for Trial Setting form must be filed at least 14 days before the administrative-calendar date.

The form must be filed at least 14 days before the date set on the administrative calendar.

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A revision-motion hearing must be conducted within 45 days after entry of the order at issue unless the court grants a continuance for good cause.

A hearing on a motion for revision shall be conducted within 45 days after the order at issue is entered unless the court grants a continuance for good cause.

CRITICALCivil cases

The Scheduling Questionnaire must be filed by the deadline specified in the notice.

Instead, file a completed Scheduling Questionnaire by the deadline designated on the Notice of Assignment/Trial Scheduling Date.

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Deadline

4 business days

The officer subject to recall, proponents, and all other parties must file a completed scheduling questionnaire four business days after the petition is filed.

The officer subject to recall, proponents, and all other parties must file and serve any completed scheduling questionnaire four business days after the petition was filed.

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For an eligible defendant arrested on a felony charge, the Pretrial Services Department must prepare a report before the preliminary appearance unless the defendant is released before then.

The Thurston County Pretrial Services Department shall prepare a pretrial services report for each defendant arrested on a felony charge and meeting the Pretrial Services Department’s eligibility criteria before the defendant’s preliminary appearance in court, unless the defendant is released before their preliminary appearance.

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Deadline

4 business days

Respondents, sponsors, and all other parties must file a completed scheduling questionnaire four business days after the petition is filed.

Respondents, sponsors, and all other parties must file and serve any completed scheduling questionnaire four business days after the petition was filed.

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When an action requiring Orientation is filed, the Petitioner must schedule both parties to attend within 30 days.

At the time an action requiring Orientation is filed, the Petitioner shall schedule attendance at the Orientation Program for both parties to occur within 30 days of filing.

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Deadline

25 calendar days

A respondent’s brief in an administrative-agency appeal must be filed 25 calendar days before oral argument, unless the court or a state-wide law or rule provides otherwise.

Briefs and all supporting documents shall be submitted on the following schedules, unless the court orders otherwise or a state-wide law or rule provides otherwise: Appeals from administrative agency action. The respondent’s brief shall be filed and served 25 calendar days before oral argument.

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Deadline

10 calendar days

A motion to continue trial must be filed at least ten calendar days before the trial date.

A motion to continue a trial must be timely filed and served not less than ten calendar days before the trial date.

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Deadline

6 court days

A notice of hearing for the final-orders calendar must be filed with the clerk at least 6 court days before the hearing.

A notice of hearing for the calendar for final orders must be filed with the clerk no later than 6 court days before the hearing on the calendar for final dissolutions.

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Deadline

15 working days

A response to a complaint must be provided within 15 working days after receipt.

A response to the complaint shall be provided within fifteen working days of receipt of the complaint.

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If the Registry Committee issues a written report, the GAL has seven days to respond in writing.

If a written report is issued, the GAL will have seven days to respond in writing to the report.

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The revision-motion hearing must be scheduled within 30 days after filing unless the court orders otherwise for good cause.

The hearing on the motion for revision shall be scheduled to occur within 30 days after the motion for revision is filed, unless the court orders otherwise for good cause as provided in this rule.

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Deadline

7 calendar days

A party who previously requested a traditional family law trial may file a motion to opt out at least 7 calendar days before trial week, unless the court modifies or waives the deadline for good cause.

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 filed not less than 7 calendar days before the week of trial. This time period may be modified or waived by the court upon a showing of good cause.

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Deadline

14 calendar days

The adverse party may file and serve opposing materials no later than 14 calendar days before the summary-judgment hearing.

The adverse party to a summary judgment motion may file and serve opposing affidavits, memoranda of law, or other documentation not later than 14 calendar days before the hearing.

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Deadline

1 business days

In a ballot title appeal, the petitioner must file a completed scheduling questionnaire within one business day after filing the petition.

In a ballot title appeal, the petitioner must file and serve any completed scheduling questionnaire within one business day of filing the petition.

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The parties’ written election between an informal family law trial and a traditional trial is due by the date set in the Case Schedule Order.

The parties must state in writing by the date set in the Case Schedule Order on a form provided by the court, whether they elect to proceed with an IFLT or a traditional trial.

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A complaint under this rule must be filed within one year after the complained-of events occurred.

Complaints filed under this rule must be filed within one year from the date of occurrence of the matters complained of.

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A motion to appear remotely must be noted for hearing at least one week before the relevant matter.

The motion to appear remotely must be noted for hearing at least one week before the matter for which a remote appearance is sought.

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Unless the court orders otherwise, proposed jury instructions must be filed by noon on the Friday before trial is scheduled to start.

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, proposed jury instructions shall be filed and served no later than at noon on the Friday before the trial is scheduled to start.

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GALs for Adults and DGALs must provide the court’s update form by February 28 in even-numbered years.

By February 28 in even numbered years, GALs for Adults and DGALs shall provide an update to the court on a form provided by the court.

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Ex parte unlawful detainer motions must be scheduled at least two days before the unlawful detainer ex parte calendar.

Ex parte unlawful detainer motions must be scheduled no later than two days before the unlawful detainer ex parte calendar.

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Deadline

15 calendar days

A person may appeal a denied grievance to the Presiding Judge or designee within 15 calendar days after receiving the decision.

If the grievance is denied by the Court Administrator or their designee, the person who filed the grievance may appeal the decision to the Presiding Judge or their designee within 15 calendar days from the date they received the decision.

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Each party must provide and file its expected-witness list by the date set in the Case Schedule Order.

(B) Each party shall provide to the other party and file with the clerk all of their expected witnesses on the required Witness List form by the date set in the Case Schedule Order.

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Deadline

5 business days

In covered cases other than ballot title appeals and recall petitions, the plaintiff or petitioner must file and serve a completed scheduling questionnaire five business days before the trial setting date.

In all cases subject to this rule except for ballot title appeals and recall petitions, the plaintiff or petitioner must file and serve any completed scheduling questionnaire five business days before the trial setting date.

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Court reporters must file their notes with the clerk within 30 days after the trial or proceedings conclude.

Court reporters shall file their notes with the clerk within 30 days after the conclusion of the trial or proceedings.

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In a civil case held at Main Campus, the moving party must file the motion, brief, and supporting declarations no later than when scheduling the matter through a notice of hearing.

The moving party in a civil case held at Main Campus shall file their motion, brief, and any supporting declarations at or before the time of scheduling the matter through a notice of hearing.