Commissioner Courtrooms opening for in person hearings

The Commissioner Courtrooms will begin opening for in person hearings beginning May 1, 2023, with a few exceptions noted below.  In general, hearings will be conducted in a Hybrid Format that allows parties to appear in person, or if preferred, by ZOOM using the LINK designated on the Superior Court Website based upon the assigned Courtroom.   The details are as follows:

• The Hybrid Format will start on May 1, 2023, for all AM Show Cause Dockets, as well at the afternoon dockets in Courtrooms 100, 127, and 407 (unlawful detainer/probate/minor settlements; Minor Guardianships; Family Support/Parentage/Contempt).  There will no longer be any Live Stream of the hearings as the Courtrooms will be open.
• The Hybrid Format for the Civil Protection Order dockets in 105 and 117 will continue to operate as they have been.
• The Civil Mental Health Proceedings will continue to operate by ZOOM only, with no in-person options.
• Ex Parte will re-open as of May 8, 2023. The hours of operation will be 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM.   Updates to the Mandatory Electronic Mail will be out by that time, but other matters may be brought in person during open hours if preferred.   The process for Immediate Restraining Order has yet to be determined.  At this time, we expect that there will be some ability for remote appearances.  Details should follow within the next week.  PLEASE BE PATIENT as we work out the details.

If you have any questions, please contact me directly or reach out to the Commissioner Services Department.

Commissioner Terri S. Farmer
Pierce County Superior Court