Island County Superior Court

Island County Superior Court cases in Island County, Coupeville, WA

Island County Superior Court in Coupeville, Washington, is the county's Superior Court (court of general jurisdiction). It handles felony criminal prosecutions; civil cases of any amount; family law matters (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile offender and dependency cases; probate and guardianship; and involuntary mental health proceedings, with both jury and bench trials. The court also hears appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction (Island County District Court and municipal courts) under the Rules for Appeal of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (RALJ). Traffic infractions are ordinarily heard in District or Municipal Court; Superior Court addresses traffic-related matters only when charged as felonies or on appeal.

Island County Superior Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Island County Superior Court

Island County Superior Court is a Washington State court of general jurisdiction serving the public by:
- Case types: felony criminal; civil (torts, contracts, real property); family law (dissolution, parenting plans, child support); juvenile offender and dependency; probate and estates; guardianships/conservatorships; mental health/involuntary treatment; adoptions and name changes; appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction.
- Protective orders: domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, vulnerable adult, and anti-harassment orders.
- Core services: accepts and processes case filings; maintains records and calendars; schedules and conducts hearings, motions, and jury/bench trials; issues orders and judgments.
- Jury services: manages juror summons, qualification, orientation, deferrals/excusals, and juror support during trials.
- Public access and support: provides forms, interpreter and ADA accommodations, fee processing, and information on schedules and procedures.