Remote Access to Court Proceedings Procedure for Garfield County District Court
*This is the general procedure that the court will follow, this will be proposed as an official local court rule in July 2026 to be in full effect by September 2026. The court intends to follow these guidelines in the interim.
The Court recognizes the value of allowing remote access and the need to ensure the security of court participants and maintain the decorum of court proceedings. Judicial officers presiding over matters have discretion to modify this rule as necessary in the interest of justice.
- Who May Utilize Remote Access to Court Proceedings: Parties with pending matters on the docket, attorneys and their staff, law enforcement and employees of law enforcement agencies, witness or DV advocates employed by law enforcement or other agencies, interpreters, guardians ad litem, court facilitators and others/observer as approved by the court.
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Identification of Individuals Using Remote Access to Court Proceedings: All individuals accessing court proceedings remotely MUST identify themselves as follows:
- Litigant/Party: First and last name as it appears on the case docket.
- Attorney: Name and "attorney" designation
- Interpreter/GAL/Advocate/Court Facilitator/Other: First and Last name and designation/role or as directed by the court.
- Law Enforcement: Name and employer department
- Other/Observer as approved by the court: First and Last name
3. Video and Audio Requirements: All individuals utilizing remote access to court proceedings must be able to engage audio and video capabilities sufficient to ensure they can be easily seen and understood by
participants in the courtroom.
4. Decorum: All individuals participating in court proceedings remotely must follow the same rules for dress and decorum as if they were present in the courtroom. Court staff have the discretion to remove anyone
participating remotely who is disruptive or fails to follow court rules or policies or at the direction of the presiding judicial officer.
5. Remote Access Platform and Alternatives: The court shall establish a remote access platform, create policies for its use, and provide instructions for individuals seeking to participate remotely. Court staff will not
provide technical support for remote access participants. Any court participant needing to appear remotely by any method other than the established remote access platform must obtain court approval seven (7) calendar days in advance of the proceeding. Approval will be granted for emergencies and extreme hardship only.
*** It is illegal to record any court proceedings, violators can and will be charged with a Gross Misdemeanor per RCW 9.7.030 & RCW 9.73.080
https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.73.080
https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.73.030
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