Wahkiakum County Superior Court cases in Wahkiakum County, Cathlamet, WA
Wahkiakum County Superior Court in Cathlamet, WA is a county-level Superior Court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It handles felony criminal cases; civil actions of any amount and those beyond limited-jurisdiction courts; family law matters (divorce, parenting plans, child support); juvenile offender and dependency cases; probate and guardianship; name changes; domestic violence and other protection orders; and involuntary mental health commitments. The court conducts jury and bench trials, manages case calendars, and provides judicial review of certain administrative decisions. It also hears appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction (district/municipal), including traffic infraction appeals and criminal traffic matters within its authority. Routine misdemeanors and most traffic infractions are generally heard in Wahkiakum County District Court.
Wahkiakum County Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Wahkiakum |
| Street Address: | 64 Main Street |
| City: | Cathlamet |
| Zip Code: | 98612 |
| Phone: | 360-795-3558 |
| Fax: | 360-795-8813 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/321/Superior-Court |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | rthompson@co.pacific.wa.us |
Services and Case Types Handled in Wahkiakum County Superior Court
Wahkiakum County Superior Court serves the public as the county's court of general jurisdiction, providing:
- Filing and processing of felony criminal cases; civil lawsuits; family law (divorce, parenting plans, child support); probate and guardianships; juvenile offender and dependency; adoptions; name changes; mental health; and unlawful detainer/evictions.
- Protective orders: domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, anti-harassment, and vulnerable adult.
- Hearings and trials (arraignments, motions, reviews, settlement conferences, jury and bench trials) with posted calendars.
- Jury services: summons, orientation, reporting instructions, excusals/deferrals, compensation, and ADA accommodations.
- Access to court records and certified copies, and payment of filing fees and court-ordered obligations.
- Court forms, interpreter coordination, and approved remote/telephonic appearances.
- Limited appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction.