Clerk's Alert: Changes to ExParte Calendars

KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK’S OFFICE
CONTACT:       Nadia.Simpson@kingcounty.gov
ISSUED BY:     Barbara Miner, Director and Superior Court Clerk
ISSUE DATE:   July 24, 2020
ISSUE NO:       20-025

CLERK’S ALERT

Changes to ExParte Calendars 

King County Superior Court announces major changes to the ExParte calendars. Review the Court’s ExParte and Probate Department website for more detailed information at: https://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/superior-court/ex-parte-probate.aspx.

1. There is a cap on the number of motions on the ExParte calendar. You must check the Clerk’s website for hearing availability on the desired date. Parties will be notified via email if their requested date exceeds the limit. A procedure is in place for requesting an exception in case of emergency. This procedure is at: https://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/superior-court/ex-parte-probate.aspx.

2. The Notice of Hearing form has been updated reflecting all changes in the ExParte calendar process. The new Notice form must be used.

3. All ExParte motions hearings are being conducted by phone or video until further notice unless an in-person appearance is authorized.

4. Parties should check the Ex Parte Commissioner's Calendar to determine which calendar to use for their motion.

Calendar availability, the new Notice of Hearing Forms, and the ExParte Calendar List can be found on the clerk’s website at: https://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/clerk/calendars.aspx.

These changes are effective for both courthouses. Please check the ExParte and Probate Department Website to keep up to date on the implementation of this new process.