Yakima County Superior Court, Washington Adjournment & Extension Requirements

CRITICAL

For evidentiary matters, the court must reschedule the hearing until a court-certified interpreter can be present, in person or remotely.

When evidentiary matters are before the court, the court shall reschedule the hearing until a court-certified interpreter is available either in person or remote, whether located in-state or out-of-state, can be present for the hearing.

WARNING

In the event no interpreter is available locally, in person or by remote means, the court or designated authority will weigh the need for moving forward with the proceeding against any possible negative consequences to the LEP or D/HH/DB person’s ability to effectively participate in the proceedings, as may be allowed by Washington Court rule or law.

In the event no interpreter is available locally, in person or by remote means, the court or designated authority will weigh the need for moving forward with the proceeding against any possible negative consequences to the LEP or D/HH/DB person’s ability to effectively participate in the proceedings, as may be allowed by Washington Court rule or law.

WARNINGCivil cases

If a tenant is referred for appointed counsel, the court may continue the initial hearing as appropriate to allow the tenant to receive assistance from assigned counsel.

If a tenant is referred for appointment of counsel, the Court may continue the initial hearing as appropriate to allow the litigant to receive assistance from assigned counsel within appropriate timeframes as allowed by law.

WARNINGCivil cases

For a landlord’s noncompliance with notice, service, or certification-filing requirements, the court may grant or deny a continuance as a sanction.

Sanctions available for the landlord's noncompliance with notice, service, or certification filing requirements include but are not limited to: awarding attorney's fees and costs, granting or denying a continuance, or redirecting the parties back to the DRC for attempted resolution.