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Zoom Telephonic Hearing Instructions
Parties must connect with Zoom 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the hearing in order to be identified and brought into the virtual courtroom. Parties who are late may not be able to participate in their hearing. Participants shall not activate video during these proceedings, they will be conducted via audio connection only. Pursuant to CR 16, SCLAR 0.02(e)(4), and Administrative Order 37-20, the recording of any courtroom proceeding, without the express permission of the judicial officer, is strictly prohibited.
To Connect Via Zoom Application or on a Computer:
- Test your audio settings for both microphone and speaker prior to the hearing. The court cannot address these issues for you during the hearing.
- Ensure the internet or network connection you plan to use is steady and will not drop or fade out during your hearing. Ethernet/wired connections on a computer are best.
- Click the link below for the appropriate calendar for your case 15 minutes prior to the hearing. Use the calendars found here if you are unsure which calendar your hearing is on.
- When prompted by Zoom for a display name, enter your First and Last Name.
- Wait to be admitted to the meeting by the court. Listen carefully to see if the court asks you to identify yourself and the case on which you are appearing.
- Once admitted to the meeting and identified (if applicable), mute yourself until your case is called by the judicial officer.
To Connect Via Phone:
- If using a cell phone, ensure you are in an area with a steady network connection.
- Find the appropriate calendar for your case below. Use the calendars found here if you are unsure which calendar your hearing is on.
- Dial 253-215-8782 and enter the information found below for the appropriate calendar when prompted. When Zoom experiences a high volume of calls, you may receive a message indicating the number is not in service. If this occurs, hang up and dial the number again.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Zoom hearings are set up to partially block telephone numbers for call-in participants. However, parties who want to block their entire phone number from appearing in the zoom application should dial *67 before the phone number listed below for their hearing. - Wait to be admitted to the meeting by the court. Listen carefully to see if the court asks you to identify yourself and the case on which you are appearing.
- Once admitted to the meeting and identified (if applicable), mute yourself until your case is called by the judicial officer. If you experience issues with the court being able to hear you once you have unmuted yourself, press *6 to toggle mute/unmute within the application.
Prior to selecting a meeting link below, confirm the calendar name for
which your hearing is scheduled by checking the daily calendar for the
day of your hearing, here
Calendar | Connection Information |
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Domestic Violence & Anti-Harassment Monday-Wednesday in Courtroom 1C at 1:00pm Thursday-Friday in Courtroom 1D at 1:00pm ***If your hearing is not scheduled in Courtroom 1C or 1D at 1pm, check here to find the courtroom to which you should connect*** The court’s preference is for civil protection order hearings to proceed in person. However, pursuant to RCW 7.105.205(2), no later than three judicial days before the hearing, the parties may request to appear remotely by telephone, video, or other electronic means. The court shall grant any request for a remote appearance unless the court finds good cause to require in-person attendance or attendance through a specific means. Remote appearance request forms can be found here. |
Meeting ID: 935 8936 9561 Participant ID: {none} Password: 609465 Zoom Meeting Link |
State Support Wednesday at 1:00pm & 2:15pm |
Meeting ID: 972 9149 2741 |
Adult Guardianship Courtroom 1E Monday at 1:00pm Tuesday at 1:00pm Friday at 9:00am |
Meeting ID: 942 7645 5907 Participant ID: {none} Password: 942605 Zoom Meeting Link |
Special Set Courtroom 1B **To be used at direction of Commissioner** |
Meeting ID: 985 6007 0867 Participant ID: {none} Password: 112442 Zoom Meeting Link |
Special Set Courtroom 1C **To be used at direction of Commissioner** |
Meeting ID: 969 1121 4224 Participant ID: {none} Password: 317296 Zoom Meeting Link |
Special Set Courtroom 1D **To be used at direction of Commissioner** |
Meeting ID: 970 5626 6382 Participant ID: {none} Password: 288722 Zoom Meeting Link |
Special Set Courtroom 1E **To be used at direction of Commissioner** |
Meeting ID: 980 9785 6107 Participant ID: {none} Password: 183908 Zoom Meeting Link |
Special Set DJJC Courtroom 3 **To be used at direction of Commissioner** |
Meeting ID: 954 0404 4255 Participant ID: {none} Password: 597346 Zoom Meeting Link |