General

A grouping of general FAQ's

A Judgment Filed Against Me
I learned that a judgment has been filed against me and has shown up on my credit report. How can I find out more about the judgment? You will need to c...
Mon, 17 Apr, 2023 at 8:14 AM
Abbreviation VUCSA in a drug-related crime
What does the abbreviation VUCSA mean in a drug-related crime, and what are the penalties for a person found guilty of such a crime? VUCSA stands for &qu...
Tue, 20 Feb, 2024 at 4:03 PM
About the Washington State Appellate Courts' Portal
What is some general information about the eFiling Portal? List of Questions What is the Washington State Appellate Courts Portal? Who can use ...
Fri, 16 Dec, 2022 at 3:49 PM
ACRONYMS used by Courts in Washington
Is there a list of ACRONYMS (abbreviations) used by the court community in Washington State? See the document attached at the bottom of this answer for a l...
Mon, 23 Jan, 2023 at 4:25 PM
Adopting a child in Washington State
How do we go about adopting a child in Washington State? The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) provides a Web site with ...
Tue, 19 Mar, 2024 at 8:31 AM
Adoption and paternity court filings
Where can I find information on adoption and paternity court filings? The Caseload Reports on the Washington Courts Web site contains statistical informa...
Tue, 20 Feb, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Appealing a court decision in Washington State
What kinds of court decisions can be appealed and what is the procedure to appeal a decision? You will find answers to these questions on the following Web...
Thu, 22 Feb, 2024 at 8:59 AM
Bail Amounts and Procedures
What are the bail amounts for various offenses and what is the procedure to post bail or bond? The current Washington State Bail Schedule is under the R...
Mon, 18 Mar, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Becoming an Education Provider for Certified Professional Guardians
How do I become an education provider for the Washington State Certified Professional Guardian (CPG) program? For information about becoming an educatio...
Wed, 26 Apr, 2023 at 2:05 PM
Canceling a warrant
There is an active warrant for my arrest and I have already paid the fine. How do I take care of this? You should call the court that issued the warrant. A...
Thu, 15 Dec, 2022 at 9:32 AM