Resources for lawyers

Superior Court forms

Our forms are organized by subject including:

• Arbitration Forms
• At-Risk-Youth / Child-in-Need-of-Services Forms
• Asbestos Forms
• Criminal Forms
• Family Law Instructions
• Guardianship Forms
• Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) Court Forms
• Juvenile Offender Forms
• Minor Settlement Forms
• Truancy Forms
• Trust Forms

The Superior Court Clerk has a list of general use forms.

Superior Court also uses many of the Washington State Court Forms, particularly in the family law arena. If you have questions about which forms to use, contact the court.

Rules and operation manuals

Rules applicable in King County Superior Court:

• Local Court Rules
• Washington State Court Rules
• Local Court Management Rules (pertaining to the internal management of the court)

Operational manuals:

• Criminal Department Manual (394KB)
• Civil Department Manual (537KB)
• Juvenile Offender Manual (428KB)

E-Filing and electronic records

The Superior Court Clerk's Office maintains our official case files. Most court documents must be filed with the Clerk and can be accessed via the Clerk's Office.

How to file documents

• How to E-file with the Superior Court Clerk
• How to submit working copies through the e-filing application
• Ex Parte via the Clerk - how to submit matters in accordance with Local Court Rule 40.1

How to access documents

Accessing Superior Court Records

Future schedule information

Criminal cases

In Seattle

Contact the Seattle PAO Records Office: 206-296-9480

In Kent

Contact the Kent PAO Records Office: 206-205-7485

Civil cases

If you know the assigned judge's name, contact the commissioner or court of the judge directly.

If you do not know the assigned judge's name, call the Clerk's Office at 206-296-9300.

Family Law cases

Call the Clerk's Office at 206-296-9300.