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Washington Courts@wacourts· 7d

#UPDATE as of 8/4/26 #SpokaneComplexFire Courts will be back to normal operations on Aug 5. Criminal and civil jury trials are continued and rescheduled to August 17. Jury duty on August 10 is excused. We’ll share more updates if anything changes. www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/?fa...

Graphic showing the Spokane County Courthouse. Large headline reads “Fire Prompts Changes at Spokane Courts.” A notice at the bottom states “Courts OPEN Aug 5” with “See caption for details.” A red “New Update” icon appears in the lower left corner.

Washington Courts@wacourts· 8d

#SpokaneCounty local courts have issued an emergency order as the #SpokaneComplexFire continues to impact the region. Most civil & criminal court matters scheduled for Aug. 3-4 have been continued due to ongoing conditions. For full details and information visit: www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/?fa...

Fire prompts changes at spokane courts. Courts closed starting Aug 3. See caption for details.

Washington Courts@wacourts· 12d

Whether you’re an attorney, judge, law student, or teacher, you can help students connect classroom learning to real life this Constitution Day. Volunteer to visit a classroom, share your journey into law, and help students see why the Constitution matters.

Blue promotional graphic with a faded image of the U.S. Constitution in the background and silhouettes of students raising their hands. Large white text reads, "I took the pledge!" Inside a yellow oval. Below, the text says, "In honor of Constitution Day, Sept. 17, 2026, I will visit a classroom to share my knowledge of the law." The Washington State Bar Association and Washington Courts logos appear at the bottom.

Washington Courts@wacourts· 12d

Volunteers get lesson plans, classroom resources, and training, so there’s very little prep for teachers. Want to bring a volunteer to your classroom this fall? Email lawyersintheclassroom@courts.wa.gov to get started. Feel free to share this opportunity with teachers and principals!

Washington Courts@wacourts· 12d

Bring Constitution Day to your classroom this September! Every public K–12 school is encouraged to celebrate Constitution Day. We’re looking for teachers, schools, and youth organizations to team up with volunteer legal professionals who can make it happen. www.courts.wa.gov/education/lawyers

Washington Courts@wacourts· 19d

We had great conversations about integrity, ethics, transparency, and how independent courts help support justice for everyone. Learn more: www.state.gov/bureaus-offi... #IVLP #InternationalExchange #RuleOfLaw #JudicialIntegrity #WashingtonStateSupremeCourt #WorldAffairsCouncilSeattle

Participants in the International Visitor Leadership Program gather for a roundtable discussion on judicial ethics, transparency, and the rule of law at the Washington State Supreme Court.

Chief Justice Stephens and Justice Angelis led discussion with visiting judicial and legal leaders from Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia in a conference room at the Washington State Supreme Court.

Washington Courts@wacourts· 19d

This week, we welcomed judicial leaders from Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia to the Washington State Supreme Court as part of the International Visitor Leadership Program, thanks to the World Affairs Council Seattle.

Judicial and legal leaders from Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia listen as Chief Justice Stephens speaks in the Washington State Supreme Court courtroom during an International Visitor Leadership Program exchange.

Visiting judicial and legal leaders from Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia sit on the Washington State Supreme Court bench with Chief Justice Stephens and Justice Angelis during a courtroom discussion.

Washington Courts@wacourts· 22d

What we know about adolescent development is changing how we think about accountability and opportunity. Learn why diversion matters, and how Washington's juvenile courts are working to improve outcomes for youth and communities. Listen to the full podcast youtu.be/k_sFaOPfXiw?...

Washington Courts@wacourts· Jul 6

New Full Court Press is out! From the CLJ-CMS transition to statewide court news, leadership updates, and community highlights, see what's happening across Washington's courts this summer. #WAcourts #Judiciary www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/con...

Cover of the Full Court Press magazine from the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts, Volume 2 (2026). The title "FULL COURT PRESS" appears in large teal letters across the top beneath the agency name. The cover features a centered photograph of the historic Pacific County Courthouse, a cream-colored neoclassical building with tall columns, teal trim, a large domed roof, arched windows, and a central entrance marked "PACIFIC." A circular seal for the Washington State Courthouses program appears on the upper left of the photo. A walkway leads across a green lawn to the courthouse, with landscaped shrubs and trees framing the building. At the bottom, three featured articles are listed: "Transitions at AOC: 'Leadership Lives in the Way We Solve Problems Together'" (page 5), "Vonnie Diseth: Stressful 'Dream Job' Comes to a Close: AOC's Chief Information Officer Retires" (page 8), and "CLJ-CMS Project: 'Monumental Endeavor' Underway in Washington's Limited Jurisdiction Courts" (page 12).

Washington Courts@wacourts· Jun 8

Watch it! 2026 Supreme Court Symposium-Judging Justice: Individualized and Systemic Accountability Reimagined. Learn about sentencing policy in Washington and explore new approaches to justice and accountability. Live on TVW.org Wed, June 10, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Everyone is welcome! Info in bio.

Graphic promoting the 2026 Washington Supreme Court Symposium titled “Judging Justice: Individualized and Systemic Accountability Reimagined,” scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The design features silhouettes of people casting long, colorful shadows across a light background, alongside logos for Washington Courts, the Gender and Justice Commission, and Igualdad de Justicia.

Washington Courts@wacourts· Jun 5

A child returning home is worth celebrating. 💚 Across Washington, communities are honoring families who have overcome challenges and successfully reunited with their children. Learn more and find upcoming events: www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/ind... #FamilyReunificationMonth #WAFamilies

Graphic promoting Family Reunification Month in Washington. A smiling child is embraced by an adult against a blue background. The text reads: “Family Reunification Month” and “Join the celebration.”

Washington Courts@wacourts· Jun 4

Can one classroom visit inspire future civic leaders? On the latest Washington Courts Report podcast, Patric Haerle talks with Marie Docter about expanding civics education in Washington schools and connecting attorneys with students. #CivicsEducation #WashingtonState www.youtube.com/watch?v=UubN...

Washington Courts@wacourts· Jun 1

Skip the commute. Join the conversation. The Supreme Court Symposium, Judging Justice: Individualized and Systemic Accountability Reimagined, is June 10. A free virtual event explores sentencing policy, criminal justice reform, judicial accountability, and equity in WA legal system. Live on TVW.org

Washington Courts@wacourts· May 27

The WA State Supreme Court is bringing its Traveling Court program on May 28, giving students and community members the opportunity to see the judicial process up close at Peninsula College. Oral arguments in two real appellate cases will be livestreamed on TVW.org www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/?fa...