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| Website | http://www.courts.wa.gov/ |
| Established | November 11, 1889 |
| Disbanded | Still Active |
| Contributor | Ralphie |
| Last Modified | Ralphie July 20, 2010 07:52pm |
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Washington Court System
The Supreme Court:
-Six-year terms, staggered
-Appeals from the Court of Appeals
-Administers state court system
Court of Appeals:
-Six-year terms, staggered
-Division I, Seattle; Division II, Tacoma; Division III, Spokane
-Appeals from lower courts except those in jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
Superior Court:
-Four-year terms
-Civil matters
-Domestic relations
-Felony criminal cases
-Juvenile matters
-Appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction
Courts of Limited Jurisdiction:
-Misdemeanor criminal cases
-Traffic, non-traffic, and parking infractions
-Domestic violence protection orders
-Civil actions of $75,000 or less
-Small claims of up to $5,000
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