Thurston County, Washington

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Thurston County Washington

Superior Court

Unlawful Detainers (Evictions)

When a landlord seeks to remove a tenant from a rental unit, it is known as an eviction. In the state of Washington, an eviction is referred to as an unlawful detainer. A landlord must be justified in pursuing an unlawful detainer action.

The unlawful detainer calendar is held Fridays at 9:30 a.m. at Main Campus.

Information regarding the Unalwful Detainer Ex Parte Calendar Change January 2024

Certificate of Readiness for Right to Counsel in Unlawful Detainer Matters

Under this Certificate, the Thurston County Superior Court may begin appointing attorneys for Unlawful Detainer matters in accordance with Governor's Proclamation 21-09.01 and The Law of Washington 2021, Chapter 115 (ESSB 5160, Section 8).  Certificate of Tenant Right to Counsel Availability

Thurston County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order No. 6 Eviction Resolution Program

Thurston County Superior Court Administrative Order Regarding Right to Counsel in Unlawful Detainer Cases