San Juan County Superior Court cases in San Juan County, Friday Harbor, WA
San Juan County Superior Court in Friday Harbor, Washington, is the county's superior court (a court of general jurisdiction). It functions as the primary trial court for the county, handling felony criminal cases; civil cases beyond the jurisdiction of courts of limited jurisdiction; family law matters (dissolution, custody, support); juvenile offender and dependency proceedings; probate and guardianship; adoptions; mental health/commitment proceedings; and civil protection orders. The court also hears appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction within the county. Routine misdemeanors and traffic infractions are generally handled by San Juan County District Court, not the Superior Court.
San Juan County Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | San Juan |
| Street Address: | 350 Court Street |
| City: | Friday Harbor |
| Zip Code: | 98250 |
| Phone: | 360-378-2399 |
| Fax: | 360-370-7485 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.sanjuanco.com/185/Superior-Court |
| Parking: | SP+ Parking |
| Restrictions: | No food or drinks, except water, shall be allowed in the courtroom. No guns or weapons shall be allowed in the Courthouse. |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Divisions / Services: | Adult Probation |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Court Calendar |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | janes@sanjuanco.com |
| ADA: | Jane Severin |
| ADA Phone: | 360-370-7480 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | janes@sanjuanco.com |
Services and Case Types Handled in San Juan County Superior Court
San Juan County Superior Court provides county-level trial court services for:
- Case types: felony criminal; civil disputes; family law (divorce, parenting, child support); juvenile offender and dependency; probate and guardianships; mental health commitments; adoptions and name changes; limited appeals from lower courts/administrative decisions.
- Public services:
- Case filing, docketing, and access to records/certified copies through the Superior Court Clerk.
- Civil protection orders (domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, anti-harassment, vulnerable adult).
- Court proceedings: calendars, hearings, motion practice, settlement conferences, jury and bench trials, and sentencings.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, reporting, selection, compensation, excusals/deferrals.
- Scheduling assistance, interpreters, and disability accommodations; remote or in-person appearances per local rules.