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 Beverly
Little,
Clerk
Mission Statement
"Protect the integrity and efficiently maintain
the accuracy of the judicial records of the Cowlitz County Superior Court
while serving the public, courts and legal community in a courteous,
professional and expedient manner." |
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The County Clerk is the
administrator of the Superior Court Clerk’s Office. This position
is responsible for seeing that all state mandated laws pertaining to the
Clerk’s Office are carried out.
The Clerk’s Office is
responsible for keeping the permanent records of all cases filed in
Superior Court. The type of cases filed are felony criminal cases, civil
lawsuits, petitions for protection from domestic violence, family law
matters (dissolutions 3rd Party Custody, parenting plans, modifications) probates,
guardianships, Last Will & Testaments,
paternities, adoptions and mental commitments.
The Clerk’s Office collects and disburses monies for restitution,
court costs, fines, child support, trust accounts, garnishments and
fees.
Deputy
Clerks must attend any proceeding held in court and make a record called
“Clerk’s minutes”. The clerks are also responsible for marking and
securing all exhibits entered in jury trials and court hearings.
The Clerk’s Office is also
responsible for Jury Management for both District and Superior Courts by
summoning prospective jurors and processing all juror questionnaires.
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Court staff
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Court staff
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- The status of a specific
case, unless the case is sealed (not
available for public inspection because of state law or judge's
decision)
- The court file on a
specific case, unless the case is sealed
from public
- General information on
court rules, procedures and practices
- Court-approved forms
(there are not forms available for all legal proceedings) Court
schedules and information on how to get matters scheduled
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- Give advice about
whether a case should be filed or what action should be taken
- Fill out people's forms
or tell what words to put on a form
- Advise what to say in
court
- Speculate what decision
the judge might make
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LEGAL ADVICE: Court staff are
there to provide information, NOT legal advice. If legal
advice is needed, please contact a lawyer.
RCW 2.32.090 |
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Court staff
do NOT know the answer to all questions about court rules,
procedures and practices. They have been instructed not to answer
questions if they do not know the correct answer.
REMEMBER:
The court, including the judge
and all court staff, MUST remain impartial. They do not take sides
in any matter coming before the court. |
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The Clerk of Superior Court
is a four year elected position. Bev
Little was elected as Cowlitz
County Clerk effective as of Jan 1, 2011.
Location of
County Clerk
Hall of Justice
312 SW 1st Ave, Room 233
Kelso, WA 98626
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Telephone: 360-577-3016
Email Addresses:
General:
clerk@co.cowlitz.wa.us
Jurors:
jurymsg@co.cowlitz.wa.us
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DISCLAIMER
The Cowlitz
County Clerk website does not dispense legal advice or advisory
opinions. The information contained on the site is subject to
change on a temporary or permanent basis without further notice.
The data is provided for informational purposes only and may not have
been updated on the date you view it. The Clerk assumes no
liability for any legal consequences arising out of any information
contained on these pages.
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• Jury Information:
360-577-3034
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Jury Recording:
360-577-3110
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Daily
Reporting Instructions
• FAQ's about
jury duty
• Juror Call-in procedure
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Jury E-mail requests
• Picking a Jury
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