Clark County Superior Court

Clark County Superior Court cases in Clark County, Vancouver, WA

Clark County Superior Court in Vancouver, Washington, is the state trial court of general jurisdiction for Clark County. It serves as the primary forum for felony criminal prosecutions; civil actions (including tort, contract, and real property disputes); domestic relations and family law (dissolution, custody, support); juvenile offender and dependency matters; probate and guardianships; and mental health civil commitments. The court conducts jury and bench trials, issues orders and warrants, and provides protective order proceedings. It also hears appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction (District and Municipal Courts), including appeals of traffic infractions and misdemeanor cases originating in those courts.

Clark County Superior Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Clark County Superior Court

Clark County Superior Court is the county's general-jurisdiction trial court. Core services:
- Case filings and records for criminal (felonies), civil, family/domestic relations, probate/guardianship, juvenile, and mental health/commitment matters.
- Protective orders: domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, anti-harassment, and vulnerable-adult orders; compliance and enforcement hearings.
- Court proceedings: scheduling and conducting hearings, conferences, and jury/nonjury trials; calendars; remote appearances; interpreter and ADA accommodations.
- Jury services: summons, deferrals/excusals, orientation, and juror pay.
- Public access: case information, certified copies, forms, and self-help resources.
- Problem-solving courts and pretrial/supervision programs (as available).
- Financial processing: filing fees, fines, restitution; bail and release conditions.

Functional role: resolve disputes and criminal charges, protect safety through enforceable orders, and provide accessible, orderly court operations for the public.