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Presiding Judge Ronald CulpepperAdministrative Office of the Courts Announces Data Breach

The Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) announced today that a data breach occurred recently on its public website. No court records were altered and no financial data was maintained on the site. However, it has been confirmed that 94 social security numbers were obtained. There is also the potential that up to 160,000 social security numbers and 1 million driver license numbers may have been accessed as well... Complete AOC Press Release 

Pierce County Local Rules

The Pierce County Superior Court Local Rules Committee hereby submits its proposed rule changes for review and comment.  If approved, these proposed rule changes would take effect September 1, 2013. 

We welcome all comments, questions and suggestions, which may be submitted to . or by phone to Judge Martin at 253-798-6630.  Comments must be received by not later than May 13, 2013.  A summary of proposed rule changes is below.

2013 Proposed Local Rules Changes
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Juror Scam


Citizens in Cincinnatti have received emails informing them that they failed to appear for jury duty and asking for money. Pierce County Superior does not use email messages to inform potential jurors that they failed to appear. For more see the juror alert page.

Juror Appreciation Week

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