Civil Ex Parte Instructions
Phone
- Prior to making a telephone ex parte request, the requesting party must file any documents relevant to the motion, including a proposed order, prior to making a telephonic request.
- The requesting party may present their motion to the Court by calling (360) 968-0921 between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Monday-Friday. The telephone line will not accept messages and will not be answered any other time.
Unlawful Detainer
- Wednesday's at 9:00 a.m. Parties do not go to the Courthouse or log into Zoom to present their motion.
- The Court will determine these matters solely based on paperwork filed in the court file.
- Proposed orders shall be filed in Odyssey.
- Parties shall schedule their ex parte matters no later than two court days before the calendar.
- These ex parte matters will be capped at 25 per Calendar.
- Example: Motion for Order to Show Cause.
*Note: Proposed Order Coversheet can be found under forms/packets.