Washington Removal of Small Claim to Civil Status is a process that allows individuals to convert a small claim case in Washington state to a civil status case. This process is available to claimants who have a valid small claim case in Washington State, and who wish to pursue a more formal remedy to their dispute. This process allows the claimant to seek a binding ruling and/or monetary damages in a civil court, instead of the limited remedies of a small claims court. There are two types of Washington Removal of Small Claim to Civil Status: voluntary and involuntary. A voluntary removal occurs when the claimant and defendant agree to proceed in a civil court. An involuntary removal occurs when the defendant fails to respond to the small claims court filing, and the court orders the case to be heard in civil court.