Skagit County Superior Court cases in Skagit County, Mt Vernon, WA
Skagit County Superior Court in Mount Vernon, Washington, is a superior court (court of general jurisdiction) serving Skagit County. It hears felony criminal cases; civil actions including tort, contract, and real property; domestic relations and family law (divorce, parenting plans, child support); juvenile offender and dependency matters; probate and guardianship; mental health and involuntary treatment; and domestic violence, sexual assault, and other protection orders. The court also hears appeals from Skagit County District Court and municipal courts and addresses limited traffic-related matters, primarily on appeal or when charged as criminal offenses. As the county's trial court of general jurisdiction, it conducts jury and bench trials, manages pretrial and post-judgment proceedings, and provides appellate review of courts of limited jurisdiction.
Skagit County Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Skagit |
| Street Address: | 205 W Kincaid St |
| City: | Mt Vernon |
| Zip Code: | 98273 |
| Phone: | 360-416-1200 |
| Fax: | 360-336-9340 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/SuperiorCourt/main.htm |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Weekly Court Schedule |
| Jury Service: | Juror Information |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | superiorcourt@co.skagit.wa.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Skagit-County-Superior-Court/229364813740912 |
| ADA: | ADA Information |
| ADA Phone: | 360-416-1207 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Skagit County Superior Court
Skagit County Superior Court provides trial-level justice services for county residents.
- Case types: felony criminal, civil lawsuits, family law (divorce, parenting plans, child support, adoptions, name changes), juvenile offender and dependency, probate/guardianship and trusts, mental health/involuntary treatment.
- Protective orders: receives and rules on petitions for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, anti-harassment, vulnerable adult, and (as authorized) extreme risk protection orders.
- Case filings and records: accepts new case filings, motions, and ex parte matters; maintains case files and calendars; provides certified copies.
- Court hearings and trials: schedules and conducts arraignments, motions, settlement conferences, bench and jury trials, and sentencings/review hearings.
- Jury services: summons, qualifies, and manages jurors; provides reporting instructions and proof of service.
- Public access and support: forms/self-help information, interpreter services, ADA accommodations, fee payments, and coordination with the Clerk for records and payments.