Chelan County Superior Court cases in Chelan County, Wenatchee, WA
Chelan County Superior Court in Wenatchee is Washington's county-level Superior Court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It hears felony criminal prosecutions; civil actions of any amount; family law matters (divorce, parenting plans, child support); juvenile offender and dependency cases; probate, estates, and guardianships; adoptions; and involuntary mental health treatment. It issues and enforces protection orders and conducts jury and bench trials. The court also hears appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction within Chelan County, including Chelan County District Court and municipal courts. Routine traffic infractions and most misdemeanors are handled in district or municipal courts, while the Superior Court addresses any felony-level traffic crimes and related appeals.
Chelan County Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Chelan |
| Street Address: | 401 Washington Street |
| City: | Wenatchee |
| Zip Code: | 98801 |
| Phone: | 509-667-6210 |
| Fax: | 509-667-6588 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday from 8:30a m to 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/superior-court |
| Parking: | Parking is limited but free. You may park in the parking lot located between the Wenatchee Public Library and the Law & Justice Building / Courthouse. |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Court Calendars |
| Jury Service: | Jury Information |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | superiorcourt.judge@co.chelan.wa.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chelan-County-Courts/169820279695335 |
| Special Access: | Handicapped parking is also available. For those wishing to use the Link Bus Service please call (509) 662-1155 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Chelan County Superior Court
Chelan County Superior Court serves the public by:
- Case types: felony criminal; general civil (torts, contracts, real property, injunctions); family law (dissolution, parenting plans, child support, paternity); probate/estates; guardianships/conservatorships; juvenile offender and dependency; adoptions; involuntary treatment/mental health; truancy/at-risk youth.
- Case filings and records (through the Clerk): open new cases, file pleadings and orders, pay fees, obtain copies and certified records.
- Protective orders: accept petitions and issue/renew domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and vulnerable-adult protection orders; firearm-surrender and compliance hearings.
- Court hearings: schedule and conduct arraignments, motions, settlement conferences, trials (bench/jury), sentencings, review and compliance calendars; ex parte matters.
- Jury services: summon, qualify, orient, and manage jurors for trials; provide attendance and compensation.
- Public access/support: calendars, forms, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and information on participation (in-person or remote where available).