Columbia County Superior Court

Columbia County Superior Court cases in Columbia County, Dayton, WA

Columbia County Superior Court in Dayton, Washington, is the county's Superior Court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It handles felony criminal prosecutions; civil lawsuits of any amount; domestic relations and family law (divorce, parenting plans, child support); juvenile offender and dependency matters; probate, guardianship, and name changes; mental health commitments; and issuance of protection orders. It also hears appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction (Columbia County District Court and municipal courts). Routine traffic infractions are generally handled in District Court, but the Superior Court addresses related appeals and felony-level traffic offenses.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Columbia County Superior Court

Columbia County Superior Court serves as the trial court of general jurisdiction, providing public access to justice and case management. It handles:
- Criminal: felony prosecutions and related hearings.
- Civil: higher-value disputes, torts, contracts, real property.
- Family/Domestic relations: divorce, custody, child support, paternity.
- Probate and guardianships; adoptions; mental health commitments.
- Juvenile matters and limited appeals, as authorized by state law.

Core services include:
- Case filings, docketing, records, and certified copies through the Clerk of Superior Court.
- Protective orders (e.g., domestic violence, stalking/anti-harassment) intake, issuance, and enforcement per state law.
- Court hearings: arraignments, motion calendars, settlement conferences, bench and jury trials, sentencing.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, selection, deferrals, attendance certificates, and juror payment.
- Interpreter coordination and ADA accommodations.