Criminal Ex Parte Instructions
In Person
- Parties can appear and present proposed orders before the beginning of any criminal calendar.
Phone for Protected Parties Only
If you are a protected party seeking a hearing for a revision/rescission of a no contact order you can use this procedure. All other criminal ex parte orders must be presented in person.
- Prior to making a telephone ex parte request, the requesting party must file any documents relevant to the motion, including a proposed order, prior to making a telephonic request.
- The re questing party may present their motion to the Court by calling (360) 968-0921 between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. The telephone line will not accept messages and will not be answered any other time.
*Note: Proposed Order Coversheet can be found under forms/packets.