Clark County Court

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Clark County Court Information

There are three locations for court cases in Clark County, Washington.

Clark County Courthouse
1200 Franklin Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
564-397-2424

Camas-Washougal Municipal Court
89 C Street
Washougal, WA 98671
564-397-2125

Battle Ground Municipal Court
109 SW 1st Street, Suite 272
Battle Ground, WA 98604
360-342-5150

Clerk of Courts

The Clark County Clerk has the responsibility of maintaining all records from the Superior Court. These cases involve criminal felonies, civil suits, and domestic relations cases. In addition, the Clerk is the Administrator of Court Records and the Financial Officer for the Courts.

Scott G. Weber
Clark County Clerk
1200 Franklin Street
Vancouver, WA 98660.5000
564-397-2292

District Court

The Clark County District Court has limited jurisdiction. This Court handles traffic violations, criminal traffic citations, misdemeanor crimes, civil cases that involve less than $100,000, Small Claims cases, and name changes. District Court judges are elected to 4-year terms.

Superior Court

The Superior Court is the court of general jurisdiction in Washington. All felony cases are heard here, as are civil cases involving more than $75,000. The Superior Court also has jurisdiction for adoption, probate, mental competency, juvenile, and divorce cases. Appeals from the District Court decisions are also heard here. There are a total of 39 Superior Court Districts in Washington. Superior Court judges are elected to 4-year terms.

Municipal Court

Municipal Courts have limited jurisdiction over misdemeanors and infractions. These courts do not hear civil or small claims cases, but they can issue no-contact and domestic violence protective orders. Judges are either elected or appointed to 4-year terms.

Court Commissioners

Court Commissioners can be appointed by Superior Court judges to hear certain types of cases and hearings. Court Commissioners must be members of the Washington State Bar for at least 8 years prior to their appointment. They must also have at least 5 years of recent experience in a relevant field of law.

Civil Court

Civil cases are those that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two people.

District Judges hear cases that involve a financial amount of $100,000 or less. Civil cases involving higher amounts are heard in Superior Court.

Small Claims Court is part of District Court and hears cases involving $10,000 or less for a person. The legalities are more relaxed in Small Claims Court. Attorneys are not allowed, and there are no jury trials.

Veterans Court

Veterans Court is an alternative program for veterans who suffer from substance abuse and/or mental illness and are facing criminal charges. The program is a minimum of 12 months and relies on judicial supervision of a treatment plan, mentors, treatment professionals, and professionals with veteran resources. Upon completion of the program, charges will be dismissed.

Drug Court

Drug Court may be an option for persons charged with non-violent/non-sexual offenses and who struggle with substance abuse. The program is a minimum of 12 months, with the typical graduation from the program taking about 15 months. Participants are required to report to court regularly, submit to drug testing, abide by a curfew, and follow their treatment program.

Criminal Court

Criminal court judges hear cases involving criminal offenses. District Court hears cases involving traffic violations and misdemeanors. The Superior Court hears felony criminal cases.

Family Court

Family court judges hear cases involving domestic relations, including divorce, custody, and separation. Juvenile probation cases are also heard in the Family Division, as are domestic violence cases.