General

A grouping of general FAQ's

Request JIS information from the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)
How do I request data, statistics, and information from JIS from the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)? To request this type of in...
Tue, 19 Mar, 2024 at 8:16 AM
Reschedule a court date
How do I reschedule my court date? Contact the court where your hearing is scheduled. Contact information for courts in Washington State is located on t...
Wed, 1 Mar, 2023 at 1:47 PM
Resident requirement for marriage
Is there a residential requirement in Washington State before you can obtain a marriage license or get married here? There is no residential requirement...
Wed, 1 Mar, 2023 at 2:35 PM
Respond to my outstanding warrant
There is a warrant for my arrest. How should I respond? If you have an outstanding arrest warrant from a Washington State court, you may contact the cour...
Wed, 1 Mar, 2023 at 1:52 PM
Responding to an unlawful detainer summons
Where can I find information about unlawful detainer? Chapter 59.18 RCW (The Residential Landlord-Tenant Act) addresses the duties, obligations, and resp...
Tue, 19 Mar, 2024 at 8:20 AM
Retention time of court records
How long are court case records kept? Court case records are preserved or retained according to record retention schedules submitted by court management ...
Mon, 6 Mar, 2023 at 1:35 PM
Review archived Supreme or Appellate Court opinions
How can I review Washington State Supreme Court or Appellate Court opinions after they have been archived? After 90 days, Washington State Supreme Court...
Fri, 20 Oct, 2023 at 9:14 AM
Right to a speedy trial
Where can I find information about the defendant's right to a trial within 60 days? All Washington State Court Rules, including local court rules, ar...
Mon, 6 Mar, 2023 at 1:26 PM
Sealing, vacating, and expunging criminal records
Where can I find information about sealing, vacating, and expunging criminal records? Below are links to related information about court records and cou...
Fri, 2 Dec, 2022 at 8:46 AM
Search for a relative placed for adoption
I am looking for a relative who was placed for adoption.  How do I begin my search? The Adoption page of the Washington Courts Web site provides link...
Thu, 16 Mar, 2023 at 3:09 PM