These are the Local Rules of practice for civil proceedings before the United States District. In Washington, a defendant must respond to a complaint within 20 days after being served with the summons and complaint (Wash. Super.(1) Motions must be filed at least 14 calendar days before the hearing. (2) Responses must be filed no later than noon 5 judicial days prior to the hearing. If Respondent agrees you can amend your petition, ask Respondent to sign and print or type their name where it says. The adverse party may file and serve opposing affidavits, memoranda of law or other documentation not later than 11 calendar days before the hearing. To support a motion to vacate a default judgment, "a defendant generally must submit affidavits identifying specific facts that support a prima facie defense. After filling out your forms, file them with the justice court. All forms are available in PDF format unless otherwise noted. Please use the pattern forms found on the Washington Courts Forms website to make this motion.