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TEDRA definition and related SCOMIS Cause Codes
Where can I find more information on TEDRA? TEDRA stands for Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution.  The statutory provisions for these matters are set ou...
Thu, 12 Jan, 2023 at 2:10 PM
Terminating Parental Rights in JIS and the Affect on JCS
What happens in JCS when the clerk's office terminates parental rights in JIS? When a change is made on the Family Relationship History (FRH) screen...
Mon, 28 Nov, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Testing blood alcohol content (BAC) in DUI investigations
What does the State of Washington use to test blood alcohol content (BAC) in DUI investigations?  Are breathalyzer machines certified by the State of Wash...
Fri, 17 Mar, 2023 at 1:42 PM
The Destruction of Records Process May Impact Consolidated Courts (CLJ)
How does the Destruction of Records Process impact courts that have consolidated? In most court consolidations, all cases in the closed court are closed in...
Fri, 16 Dec, 2022 at 2:09 PM
The Destruction of Records Process may impact Consolidated Courts (CLJ)
How does the Destruction of Records Process impact courts that have consolidated? In most court consolidations, all cases in the closed court are closed...
Tue, 20 Dec, 2022 at 1:50 PM
The difference between a Certified Copy and Certifying an Instrument as described in RCW 3.62.060
What is the difference between a certified document and a certified instrument? RCW 3.62.060 allows district courts to charge one fee for certifying a docu...
Fri, 13 Jan, 2023 at 8:35 AM
The JIS Security Process Flowchart is unreadable
The JIS Security Process Flowchart is unreadable. To view the JIS Security Flowchart, click on the image once to enlarge it to 75% of its original size.  T...
Thu, 16 Mar, 2023 at 11:27 AM
Three-year reporting cycle for CJE credits for judicial officers
When does the three-year reporting cycle begin for CJE credits for judicial officers? The first reporting period for all current judicial officers began on...
Fri, 13 Jan, 2023 at 9:18 AM
Time limits on filing a small claim
Is there a time limit on filing a small claim in Washington State? Small Claims cases are subject to statutes of limitation that govern the time in which a...
Tue, 7 Mar, 2023 at 10:31 AM
Time payments on parking infractions in JIS
Is there a way to schedule a time payment agreement on a parking infraction in JIS? JIS has a process for scheduling time payment agreements, however,...
Tue, 17 Jan, 2023 at 11:53 AM