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Superior Court Local Rules

In accordance with GR 7, the King County Superior Court has adopted emergency changes to the below rule(s):

 

  • Local Civil Rule 40. Assignment of Cases and Where Motions are to be Heard (effective 9/1/2026)
  • Local Civil Rule 40.1. Ex Parte and Probate Department (effective 9/1/202

 

rules-types

LGR

Local General Rules

LCR

Local Civil Rules

LCAR

Local Rules for Civil Arbitration

LGALR

Local Guardian Ad Litem Rules

LCrR

Local Criminal Rules

LMPR

Local Mental Proceedings Rules

LJuCR

Local Juvenile Court Rules

LRALJ

Local Rules for Appeal of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction

LFLR

Local Family Law Rules

Local Zero Rules

[Rescinded]

Local Rules Archives

2025 Local Rules
2024 Local Rules
2023 Local Rules
2022 Local Rules
2021 Local Rules
2020 Local Rules
2019 Local Rules
2018 Local Rules
2017 Local Rules

Comment Period for Proposed Rules

Administrative Orders

Amended Order Regarding the Court Procedures re: Petitions for Civil Protection Orders (12/3/2025)