Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Brandon L. Johnson

Judge • Walla Walla County Superior Court

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Document Limits

Settlement Position Statement
5 pgs
Declarations Affidavits Exhibits
20 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

  • No Later Than 4 00 Pm Two Judicial Days Before Scheduled Hearing Proceeding or Trial

Digital Exhibit Bench Copy

  • 1 copy • No Later Than Two Court Days Before Hearing

Motion, Supporting Documents

  • 1 copy

New Trial Motions, Reconsideration Motions, Judgment Nov Motions

  • Upon Filing

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Walla Walla County Superior Court publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 166 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Appointment order

    Each appointment order must state the hourly compensation rate and, if determined, the payment source; when the county is responsible for some or all costs, unless waived, it must require court authorization for services exceeding $1,750 per case.

  • Applies to
    Digital exhibit

    A digital exhibit must be filed contemporaneously with a Notice of Digital Exhibit Declaration describing the exhibit and explaining its contents and relevance.

  • Applies to
    Digital exhibit service
    Must include
    certificate of service

    The party seeking admission of a digital exhibit must file a certificate of service with the court.

Service

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  • The party seeking admission must serve the opposing party with complete copies of the digital exhibit and its notice, as required by law.

  • The specified briefs, declarations, affidavits, and other supporting documents must be served and filed in the cause, except for an agency-transferred record.

  • Deadline
    7 court days

    Written motions, hearing notices, and trial settings must be served by 4:00 p.m. seven judicial days before the requested consideration date, subject to stated exceptions.

Filing Timing

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  • Deadline
    7 court days

    Written motions, hearing notices, and trial settings must be filed and served by 4:00 p.m. seven judicial days before the requested consideration date, unless an exception or different period applies.

  • Deadline
    3 court days

    Unless CR 59(c) provides otherwise, opposing documents, affidavits, and declarations must be filed by 4:00 p.m. three judicial days before the hearing.

  • Deadline
    2 court days

    Any reply must be filed by 4:00 p.m. two judicial days before the scheduled hearing.

Communication

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  • The moving party must confirm with the court reporter at least three business days before the hearing that the motion will proceed as scheduled.

  • General correspondence directed to the court shall be referred to the Presiding Judge who may respond or direct it to the appropriate judge for response.

  • The Notice of Digital Exhibit Declaration form is available on the Superior Court website or by contacting the court or Clerk’s office.

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