The Washington Supreme Court has accepted a case, Walsh v. Hobbs #103174-2, regarding a question of law involving fiscal impact statements on ballots for certain initiatives in the November election. Following an expedited briefing schedule, Supreme Court justices will deliberate in a closed-door “en banc” conference (similar to a jury deliberation) August 9th. Legal briefs and other documents for this case can be found by visiting the Appellate Court Public Document Portal, choosing “Supreme Court Documents,” and inputting the case number with no dash.

Technical issues with a new web page may have interfered with the receipt and processing of some public comments on proposed Washington court rule changes set to be considered for adoption by the Washington Supreme Court at its July 10 administrative en banc conference. Because of this concern, the Court’s Rules Committee recommended the Supreme Court defer action in order to ensure that all comments can be received and considered. . . 

The Washington State Minority and Justice Commission has published the Annual Report for 2019 – 2023. The report highlights the Commission’s progress in advancing its mission across four key areas: education, research, outreach and community engagement, and workforce diversity. . .

Washington courts and justice system members are reporting a recent and significant increase in jury scam calls, emails and mailings targeting state residents. Scammers can be very convincing, repeating your name, address, Social Security numbers and other information that makes them seem legitimate. Please tell your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors that courts, law enforcement and government agencies do not initiate calls about missing jury service and warrants, and will never ask for payment or financial information over the phone.

View the latest schedules and links to remote hearings for the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeals and county courts. . .