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Washington State Courts commit to keeping “lessons learned” during pandemic

When it comes to advancements in technology, courts are rarely on the forefront of adoption. Take our courts in Washington, for example. At one extreme, some counties have had robust e-filing systems for years. At the other extreme, some counties have no e-filing at all, and are reluctant to accept filings in any manner other than physically hand delivered to the clerk. This kind of patchwork approach similarly occurs with things like online access to case dockets and files, equipment available for use (or not) for trials, and so on.

Legal News, TechnologyLisa BenedettiJuly 22, 2022Washington Courts, COVID-19, Access to Justice

The Washington State Supreme Court: A pleasant judicial contrast

In the recent unanimous decision of State v. Zamora, the Court did not mince words in its finding that a prosecutor committed misconduct by appealing to the jurors’ potential racial or ethnic biases, prejudices, or stereotypes during jury selection.

Legal NewsLisa BenedettiJuly 5, 2022Washington Courts, Systemic Racism, Implicit Bias

King County inquest process reinstated by Washington Supreme Court

The King County inquest proceedings, which has been the subject of much-heated debate and litigation, will soon resume after a fateful decision by the Washington Supreme Court.