The Spokane County Superior Court is one of 39 Superior Courts in Washington. There is one Superior Court serving each county, although some smaller counties have been combined to form 31 judicial districts.

Spokane County has 12 Superior Court Judges elected to four-year terms. In addition to certain special assignments, Spokane County Superior Court Judges and Commissioners hear and decide cases assigned to them by the Presiding Judge.

Learn more about the Superior Court and the roles and responsibilities of Superior Court Judges and Commissioners.

Getting Divorced?

The Dissolution of Marriage video contains information regarding divorce procedures in Spokane County. If you are thinking of initiating a divorce proceeding, or would like to get information on filing a divorce in Spokane County, please view this video in its entirety. It may be necessary to watch the video more than once. Should you have any procedural questions after viewing this video, please see the courthouse facilitator in the Family Law Center or call 477-7612.

NEW LOCAL RULES - EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010

Due to budget and staffing consideration, the Court has ordered that Local Civil Rule 79, regarding "Books and Records kept by the Clerk", has been temporarily suspended.

NEW GENERAL ORDER - EFFECTIVE MARCH 4, 2010

Superior Court Judges have approved a General Order directing that LCR 47 be suspended in part due to a recent appellate opinion. - General Order

NEW LOCAL RULES - EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Superior Court Judges have approved changes to the local rules. These changes have been submitted to the Administrative Office of the Courts for publication and will be effective September 1, 2009.

Notice Regarding Felony First Appearances:

Effective Wednesday, April 1, 2009, all felony first appearances, including the jail video appearances, will be heard by the Chief Criminal Judge of the Superior Court at 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (currently Judge Ellen Clark, courtroom 400). If you have questions please contact Ron Miles, Court Administrator using our contact us form.

Invitation to the public

Most trials and hearings are open to the public. Citizens are encouraged to attend and become more familiar with their courts. If you have any questions, please contact the Superior Court Administrator's Office regarding the appropriate Coordinators and Facilitators for inquiries of the Superior Court or you may telephone the Superior Court Administrator's Office at (509) 477-5790.

You may view the Superior Court Calendar and Case Assignments by Date and the Daily Court Room Assignments.

This page was last edited 3/5/2010 10:25:26 AM .