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1. What are the hours for the Exparte department and where is it located?

Exparte matters are heard Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 11:30 am and from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Check with Commissioner Services for current room location. Commissioner Calendar Schedules.

2. Does my hearing have to be confirmed?

Yes. Hearings must be confirmed by noon, two (2) court days prior to the hearing date or your hearing will be cancelled.


Hearings may be confirmed by the following:

Internet (Attorneys only) at: LINX (Legal Information Network Exchange)
By Phone: Call 253-798-6697
In Person: Go to Commissioner Services Department in Room 140 of the County-City Building, Tacoma, Washington and inform them you want to confirm your hearing.

3. What happens if my hearing was not confirmed on time?

Your hearing will be cancelled and it will not be heard.

4. How do I cancel my hearing?

Hearings may be cancelled by the following:


Internet (Attorneys only) at: LINX (Legal Information Network Exchange)
By Phone: Call 253-798-6697
In Person: Go to Commissioner Services Department in Room 140 of the County-City Building, Tacoma, Washington and inform them you want to confirm your hearing.

5. Where is Commissioner Services located?

Room 140 on the first floor of the County City Building, 930 Tacoma Avenue South Tacoma, Washington.

6. Where do I drop off my working copies?

Working copies must be delivered to or dropped off in Commissioners Services, room 140 of the County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Avenue South Tacoma, Washington.

7. How do I find the courtroom my hearing will be in?

Look for the Public Monitors located on the 1st and 2nd floors of the County-City Building listing the parties names and/or case number indicating the courtroom number for your hearing. If you can not locate your case name or case number, go to Commissioner Services in Room 140.

8. How do I obtain my settlement conference hearing date?

The Order Setting Case Schedule filed on your case instructs you who to contact to schedule your Settlement Conference hearing date. If you are instructed to contact Commissioner Services, call 253-798-6697.

9. Where can I get legal forms?

Legal documents can be obtained from the Law Library located just outside the main doors on the 1st floor of the County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Avenue South Tacoma, Washington.

10. How do I get assistance in filling out forms and following procedures?

You can contact the Court Facilitator by calling 253-798-3627 to schedule an appointment. The cost is $20.00.