Courts of Limited Jurisdiction

As amended through July 11, 2024
Courts of Limited Jurisdiction

Civil--90% of all civil cases should be settled, tried, or otherwise concluded within 3 months (90 days) of filing, 98% within 6 months (180 days) of filing, and 100% within 9 months (270 days) of filing.

Criminal--90% of all criminal cases should be adjudicated within 3 months (90 days) of filing of the complaint, 98% within 6 months (180 days) of filing of the complaint, and 100% within 9 months (270 days) of filing of the complaint.

Small Claims--90% of all small claims cases should be settled, tried, or otherwise concluded within one and one-half months (45 days) of filing, 98% within 2 months (60 days) of filing, and 100% within 4 months (120 days) of filing.

"Days" are defined in Washington Rules of Court [CR 6(a), CRLJ 6(a), CrR 8.1, CrRLJ 8.1, JuCR 11.1, and IRLJ 6.1] .