Verified Complaint Form File With Court In Washington
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Selected Types of Judicial Misconduct Abuse of authority. Failing to disclose a conflict of interest. Improper communication about a case. Improper political activities.
(1) There may be appointed in each county or judicial district, by the judges of the superior court having jurisdiction therein or a presiding judge pro tempore who is fulfilling presiding judge duties for a single judge court pursuant to RCW 2.08.
Summons and Complaint – Two separate documents that go together to start a civil lawsuit.
In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the complaint by stating your defense in writing, and by serving a copy upon the person signing this summons within 20 days after the service of this summons, excluding the day of service, or a default judgment may be entered against you without notice.
You may file by: using the Commission's website, calling and and requesting a complaint form, downloading a complaint form, or you may write a brief letter of your complaint.
Commissioner -- Most courts employ court commissioners to ease the judges' caseload. Court commissioners are usually attorneys licensed to practice in Washington. Working under the direction of a judge, court commissioners assume many of the same powers and duties of a superior court judge.
How do I file a complaint against a judge or commissioner? Forms to file a complaint against a judicial officer (e.g., a judge, commissioner, or magistrate) are located on the Filing a Complaint page of the Washington State Commission on Judicial Conduct Website.
Typically, a plaintiff verifies a complaint by attaching a page at the end containing a statement made under oath that: The plaintiff has reviewed the complaint. The plaintiff knows or believes that all allegations that the plaintiff has personal knowledge of to be true.
