Cowlitz County Superior Court

09/18/2025

https://www.cowlitzsuperiorcourt.us/newsfeed/court-news/entry/jill-karmy-appointed-to-replace-retiring-judge-haan

On September 18, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Commissioner Jill Karmy to the Cowlitz County Superior Court. In November, Commissioner Karmy will replace Judge Marilyn Haan who will retire October 31st. Commissioner Karmy brings over 20 years of litigation experience to the bench. She has se...

06/17/2023

https://cowlitzsuperiorcourt.us/newsfeed/court-news/entry/cowlitz-county-drug-court-recipient-of-kelso-rotary-s-2023-impactful-program-award

Congratulations to Cowlitz County Drug Court. They are a recipient of Kelso Rotary's 2023 Impactful Program Award. Cowlitz County Drug Court is a voluntary 12-month program that promotes treatment and public safety. Participants are referred to the program through their attorneys. In the program. Pa...

09/27/2021

Some of our amazing employees!

On Thursday, September 23, 2021, Superior Court held a Virtual Employee Awards Presentation. Nominees are submitted by peers and all applications are screened by the Superior Court Judges. We would like to again congratulate all the award nominees and award recipients. All of you are so deserving an...

05/14/2021

https://www.cowlitzsuperiorcourt.us/newsfeed/court-news/entry/masks-still-required-for-court-proceedings

In light of the Governor's and the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) new masking guidelines, the Superior Court will be reviewing the impacts this may have on Court Operations. In addition, this review will include Cowlitz County Public Health officials. Until such time as this review is complete a...

04/22/2021

https://www.cowlitzsuperiorcourt.us/newsfeed/court-news/entry/out-of-custody-in-person-criminal-dispositions-begin-may-5

Effective May 5, 2021, Superior Court will begin having out-of-custody plea dockets at the Hall of Justice. We will have out-of-custody plea dockets on each Wednesday, at 9:00 AM, and 1:30 PM. These dockets will alternate weekly between Judge Marilyn Haan and Judge Gary Bashor on the same schedule a...

04/06/2021

https://cowlitzsuperiorcourt.us/newsfeed/court-news/entry/court-recovery-task-force-seeks-input

The BJA Court Recovery Task Force is currently gathering information about COVID-19 accommodations and any impacts on court proceedings and jury trials. The following surveys are open: Defendant Survey - Juror Survey - Unrepresented Litigant Survey Thank you for your participation

02/06/2021

https://www.cowlitzsuperiorcourt.us/newsfeed/court-news/entry/superior-court-to-end-contract-with-ice

We are proud of the quality of care provided by our staff to these youth in our care. We made this decision solely for the reasons stated in this release. We will be releasing the detainees into ICE custody for their determination of further placement. by Gary Bashor, Presiding Judge In 2001, Cowlit...

01/11/2021

https://www.cowlitzsuperiorcourt.us/newsfeed/court-news/entry/minor-guardianship-visitor-registry

With the implementation of RCW 11.130 as of January 1, 2021 (Minor Guardianships-replacing Non-Parental Custody), we are working hard to make sure all pieces are put together to successfully implement this legislation. One bit of information we wanted to get out immediately is that if you have need....

12/23/2020

https://www.cowlitzsuperiorcourt.us/newsfeed/court-news/entry/court-administration-closing-early-21-24-12-31

Superior Court Administration will be Closing at Noon on both Thursday, December 24 for Christmas Eve and also at Noon on December 31 for New Years Eve. We wish everyone a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season.

12/15/2020

https://www.cowlitzsuperiorcourt.us/newsfeed/court-news/entry/superior-court-jury-trial-suspension-extended-through-28-february-2021

Since March of this year, Cowlitz County has been challenged in an unprecedented way as the COVID-19 pandemic has raced across our community.Fear, concern, and disruption has touched us all.The Courts have been no exception to this struggle as we grapple with the constitutional mandate of providing....

11/30/2020

Hall of Justice

11/24/2020

Jury Trials Suspended through 2020.

Over the past months, residents of Cowlitz County have been challenged in an unprecedented way as the COVID-19 pandemic races across our community and world. Fear and concern have touched us all. The Courts have been no exception to this struggle as we grapple with the constitutional mandate of prov...