Grant County District Court’s purpose is reflected in its mission
statement.
“The goal of Grant
County District Court is to ensure equal access to
justice for all, provide effective and timely
resolution of legal matters, and assure dignified
and fair treatment for all, while promoting respect
for, and the independence of, the judiciary.”
Grant County has one countywide District Court. The Court is empowered
to hear all traffic cases, misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and preliminary
hearings in felony cases. Civil jurisdiction is concurrent with Superior
Court and extends to cases in which the amount in controversy does not
exceed $100,000 exclusive of interest and costs. District Court hears
small claims where the amount in controversy does not exceed $10,000
for human beings and $5,000 for businesses. The
District Court does not have jurisdiction in cases involving the title
to real estate and certain other limited exceptions.
District Court Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
and 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Civil Department
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00
PM and 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM
When coming to court, please
remember the following:
- Upon your arrival, find your
name on the calendar outside the courtroom and
then have a seat in the proper courtroom until
the session convenes. You do not need to check
in with the clerk unless your name is not on the
list.
- When your name is called,
come forward and stand behind one of the counsel
tables.
- Be polite, courteous, and
remain standing until instructed otherwise by
the judge.
The following is not allowed in
the courtroom:
- Children under the age of 12
- Food or drink
- Shorts
- Tank tops, crop tops, halter
tops
- Ripped or torn Clothing
- Hats
- Shirts with vulgar craftworth
or language
- Weapons of any kind
- Backpacks
Turn off cell phones before
entering the courtroom
The services we provide are consistent with Washington State’s
“Courts of Limited Jurisdiction.” Grant County has one countywide
District Court, in two locations. The judicial operation of District Court
is the sole responsibility of the three District Court Judges and one full-time
Court Commissioner.
In order to make judicial services as available as possible to the citizens
of the County, the Superior Court Judges appoint the District Court Judges
as Commissioners of the Superior Court. This enables the District Court
Judges to sign temporary and preliminary orders in a variety of cases
in Superior Court, as well as sitting in Juvenile Court and Domestic Relations
Court as needed.
The main location is on the third floor of the historical Grant County
Courthouse, located in the county seat. That location is 35 C St NW Ephrata,
Washington, in the heart of Sun Basin Country.
The Branch Office of Grant County District Court is located at:
1525 Wheeler Road Rd E. Moses Lake, Washington.
Mailing Address for District Court:
Grant County District Court
PO Box 37
Ephrata, WA 98823
Location for the District Courts are:
Ephrata
Address: 35 C St NW, Ephrata, WA 98823
PO BOX 37, Ephrata, WA 98823
Phone: (509) 754-2011
ext. 3101
Fax: (509) 754-6099
Email:
[email protected]
Moses Lake
Address: 1525 Wheeler Rd E. Moses Lake, WA
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