Grant County Superior Court cases in Grant County, Ephrata, WA
Grant County Superior Court in Ephrata, Washington, is the state superior (trial) court of general jurisdiction for Grant County. It handles felony criminal cases; civil actions and equitable matters; family law cases (dissolution, custody/parenting plans, child support, domestic violence protection orders); juvenile offender and dependency matters; probate, wills, and guardianships; mental health and substance use commitment proceedings; and disputes involving title to or foreclosure of real property. The court also hears appeals from Grant County District Court and local municipal courts. Routine traffic infractions are typically handled in courts of limited jurisdiction, while Superior Court addresses criminal traffic offenses and related appeals.
Grant County Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Grant |
| Street Address: | 35 C St NW |
| City: | Ephrata |
| Zip Code: | 98823 |
| Phone: | 509-754-2011 |
| Fax: | 509754-6036 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.grantcountywa.gov/351/Superior-Court |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Jury Service: | Juror Information |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | cburns@grantcountywa.gov |
| Facebook: | https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=112715115449574 |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_County_Courthouse_(Washington) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Grant County Superior Court
Grant County Superior Court is the county's general-jurisdiction trial court. It handles felony criminal cases; civil actions; family law (dissolution, custody, child support); juvenile offender and dependency matters; probate, wills, and guardianships; adoptions; mental health/commitment proceedings; and certain appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction.
Key public-facing services include:
- Case filings and records through the Superior Court Clerk (new complaints, motions, judgments).
- Protection orders, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and vulnerable adult orders, and related hearings.
- Jury services: summons management, orientation, deferrals/excuses, juror reporting, and jury trials.
- Court calendars and hearings: arraignments, motions, settlement conferences, bench/jury trials, and sentencings.
- Forms, interpreter coordination, and access to courtroom and remote-hearing information.
The court issues orders, sets schedules, ensures due process, and provides public access to proceedings.