The court has adopted LCrR 3.2(b), effective December 8, 2020, regarding least restrictive conditions of release when the court determines an individual presents a likelihood of failing to appear. The court may consider the use of unsecured bond and the deposit of cash in lieu of the execution of bond.
The Criminal Department handles all adult criminal cases within King County Superior Court. A criminal case begins when someone is arrested and charged with a crime.
Select this link to access weapon surrender forms on the Washington Courts (AOC) site
Superior Court uses many of the Washington State Pattern Forms, particularly in the family law arena. These forms and instructions are managed by the Administrative Office of the Courts .
King County Superior Court has approved pattern interrogatories for use in automobile tort cases. The standardized questions allow plaintiffs' and defendants' counsel to propound written discovery requests more quickly and easily. These forms are located on the King County Bar Association website .
Washington Law Help is a guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Washington. This site provides legal education materials and tools that give you basic information on a number of legal problems, and in some cases, detailed instructions and forms to help you represent yourself in court. Washington Law Help has select instructions available in multiple languages.
