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| Contributor | Ralphie |
| Last Modified | Ralphie July 27, 2010 11:48pm |
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The superior courts in Washington State are the court of general jurisdiction. These courts have exclusive jurisdiction for felony matters, real property rights, domestic relations, estate, mental illness, juvenile, and civil cases over $50,000. The superior courts also hear appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction.
There are 29 superior court judicial districts in the 39 counties. As of 2003 there are 174 superior court judges. Superior court judges are elected on a non-partisan basis for a four year term.
If only one candidate runs for an office in a county with a population of more than 100,000, that candidate receives a Certificate of Election, and the position will not appear on either the primary or the general election ballot. If there are two or more candidates for a position, the office will appear on the primary ballot.
In counties with a population of less than 100,000, all Superior Court candidates will appear on the primary ballot, regardless of whether they face opposition.
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