Skamania County Superior Court

Skamania County Superior Court cases in Skamania County, Stevenson, WA

Skamania County Superior Court in Stevenson is Washington's Superior Court (trial court of general jurisdiction) for the county. It hears felony criminal cases; civil lawsuits (including complex or higher‑value claims and injunctions); family law matters (divorce, custody, child support, and paternity); probate and guardianship; juvenile offender, dependency, and termination proceedings; domestic violence and other protection orders; and mental health commitment matters. The court conducts jury and bench trials, issues orders and warrants, and maintains case records. It also hears appeals from local courts of limited jurisdiction (District and Municipal Courts), including appeals of misdemeanor convictions and traffic infractions.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Skamania County Superior Court

Skamania County Superior Court serves the public by providing the following core services:
- Case filings and records: felony criminal; general civil (real property and higher-value claims); family law (dissolution, parenting plans, child support); probate/estates; guardianship/conservatorship; juvenile offender and dependency; adoptions; mental health/involuntary treatment; and appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction.
- Protective orders: intake, processing, and hearings for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, anti-harassment, vulnerable adult, and extreme risk protection orders.
- Court hearings and calendars: arraignments, motions, review hearings, settlement conferences, and bench or jury trials; issuance of orders and warrants; scheduling and continuances.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, deferral/excusal requests, orientation, and compensation.
- Public access and support: interpreters and ADA accommodations, standardized forms, fee collection through the Clerk, and case schedule information.