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Mission
Statement
The mission of Skagit County Superior Court is to deliver fair,
prompt, and understandable resolutions of legal disputes. We will provide equal access to justice and treat participants professionally,
impartially and respectfully. |
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Information for Jurors
Jurors are an essential part of the system of justice. The court appreciates the service of all jurors. Additional information on your jury service is available here.
Potential Juror Scams: Superior Court will never ask jurors for their credit card or social security numbers or to pay “juror fines.” More information about protecting yourself from potential juror scams can also be found on the juror information page and here. |
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2025-2026 Proposed Local Court Rules
Proposed 2025-2026 Local Court Rules from Skagit Superior Court can be found here.
The comment period on these proposed rules is open until June 16, 2025. Any comments on these proposals must be received by Superior Court Administration by noon on June 16, 2025, to be considered.
You may deliver, mail or email any comments to:
Rosanna Wadkins, Court Administrator - Email
205 W. Kincaid Street, Room 202
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Comments on the Court’s proposed rules will be posted here as they are received.
Other Rules as Proposed by the Public
2025-2026 Proposed Rules as Provided by the Public can be found here.
The comment period on these proposed rules is open until June 9, 2025. Any comments on these proposals must be received by Superior Court Administration by noon on June 9, 2025, to be considered.
You may deliver, mail or email any comments to:
Rosanna Wadkins, Court Administrator - Email
205 W. Kincaid Street, Room 202
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Comments on the Public’s proposed rules will be posted here as they are received.
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To Attorneys and Litigants
With limited exceptions, all court hearings and trials are conducted in person. Zoom is also available for many hearings. If you appear over Zoom, you are expected to follow the same rules of courtroom conduct as though you were present in person.
Updated September 1, 2024: See Superior Court’s Local Court Rules for the most updated information on court procedures. For ease of use, the 2024 changes to the local court rules can be found here.
Refer to the Daily Calendar for information on how to access your hearing.
The Clerk’s Office procedures for filing documents can be found here.
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In Case of Illness
If you become ill with symptoms of COVID-19 or other respiratory illness and have a fever, it is recommended that you wear a face mask for the following five days upon your return. Face masks are available upon request to anyone entering the offices or courtrooms of Superior Court.
Emergency orders issued in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency were rescinded by Administrative Order: 25-1, Signed 2/11/2025
Archived Orders can be found here. |
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Superior
Court Handles the Following Cases:
Felony
Criminal
Civil
Dissolution and Custody
Juvenile Court Proceeding
Paternity Cases/Adoption Matters
Probates
Mental Commitment Proceedings
Judges
Judge Heather D. Shand, Department 1
Judge Laura M. Riquelme, Department 2
Judge Elizabeth Y. Neidzwski, Department 3
Judge Thomas L. Verge, Department 4
Court
Commissioners
Commissioner Mary Crandall
Commissioner Haley Sebens
Commissioner Rebecca K. Carroll
Superior Court Administrator
Rosanna Wadkins
Juvenile Court
Administrator
Michael Johnson
Court Manager
Katharine Davies
Court Coordinator
Katie Young
Court Reporters
Jennifer Pollino, CCR, RPR
Alice Neville, RSR
Court Facilitators
Darcy MacKenzie-Mehlhaff
Esme Romero
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All
court records and documents are maintained in the Skagit
County Clerk's Office.
Please call that office
directly at (360) 416-1800 for all related inquiries about
the court file. |
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ACCESS AND INCLUSION
Name and Pronoun Notification
Interpreter Requests
and Access
Americans with
Disabilities Act
Free and Low-Cost Resources
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Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
205 W. Kincaid, Room 202
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1200 |
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ACCESS AND INCLUSION
Name and Pronoun Notification
Interpreter Requests
and Access
Americans with
Disabilities Act
Free and Low-Cost Resources
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Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
205 W. Kincaid, Room 202
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1200 |
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