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The Superior Courts In Washington State Are The Court Of General Jurisdiction

The superior courts in Washington State are the court of general jurisdiction. These courts have exclusive jurisdiction for felony matters, real property rights, domestic relations, estate, mental illness, juvenile, and civil cases over $50,000. The superior courts also hear appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction.

There are 29 superior court judicial districts in the 39 counties. As of 2003 there are 174 superior court judges. Superior court judges are elected on a non-partisan basis for a four year term.

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Discovery

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A legal process by which lawyers are entitled to find out information from their adversary in a pending case.

Docket number

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A nine character court reference number which identifies a criminal court case. The first two digits indicate the year in which the case was filed.

Grand Jury

Definition:
A group of citizens who decide whether the prosecutor has enough evidence to pursue felony (and perhaps also misdemeanor) charges against a person.

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