SUPERIOR COURT
Bond Hearings
Bond Hearings for new arrests are generally held the following business day after arrest. please contact the court for time as it does vary.
Court Schedule
Criminal Docket 8:30 A.M.
Civil and Family 9:00 A.M.
COURTROOM CONDUCT
NO FOOD &/OR BEVERAGES
Food and/or beverages are not permitted
CELL PHONES, BEEPERS, OR PETS
Electronic devices must be muted or turned off. No unauthorized photography, videography or audio
recordings are allowed. Devices used in violation of this policy will be confiscated. Certified
Guide/Assistance/Service animals are the only animals allowed in the courtroom.
NO WEAPONS OF BACKPACKS
Guns, knives, or other weapons are not permitted into the courthouse. Backpacks and/or large bags are not
permitted. You may be searched before entering the courtroom and court house.
NO CHILDREN
Please do not bring children to court. You may be asked to leave the courtroom if attempting to be seated
with children. If you have no choice but to bring a child/children, then bring another adult to watch the child
while you are in the courtroom. There are no childcare facilities within the courthouse. The proceedings are
audio-taped, and any extraneous noise can disrupt the recording.
DRESS CODE
All litigants and attorneys appearing in Superior Court, whether in person or via video, are expected to dress in
a manner that show respect for the Court. Accordingly, the following are not allowed:
Hats
Sunglasses
Revealing tops
Tank tops
Pajamas
BE RESPECTFUL!
YOU MUST BE QUIET IN THE COURTROOM WHEN OBSERVING. NEVER USE PROFANITY. ALWAYS BE POLITE WHEN SPEAKING.
SPEAK CLEARLY AND LOUDLY ENOUGH FOR THE RECORDING TO PICK UP WHAT YOU ARE SAYING. ALL PERSONS SHALL REFRAIN
FROM ANY GESTURES AND FROM CONDUCT OR BEHAVIOR WHICH MANIFEST DISRESPECT FOR THE COURT, COUNSEL, LITIGANTS, WITNESSES, COURT STAFF, LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL, OR OTHER PERSONS.
****Those appearing remotely vie video, you are still attending court and the above rules of conduct apply****
CONTACT INFORMATION
Judge: Brooke Burns
Clerk: Marie Gormsen
Deputy Clerk: Briana Moran
SuperiorCourt [at] garfieldcountywa.gov (SuperiorCourt[at]garfieldcountywa[dot]gov)
Phone: 509-843-3731
Fax: 509-843-1224
Mailing Address: PO Box 915, Pomeroy, WA 99347
Physical Address: 789 W. Main Street, Pomeroy, WA 99347
Office Hours: Monday through Friday; 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (Closed from 12:00-1:00 for lunch)
