EFFECTIVE JULY 1ST 2025

 Attorneys are required to appear in person for contested hearings.

The Franklin County District Court is a Court of Limited Jurisdiction established by State statute. The Court hears criminal, civil, infractions, and miscellaneous cases.

Criminal misdemeanor cases carry a maximum penalty of up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. Criminal gross misdemeanor cases carry a maximum penalty of up to 1 year in jail and a $5,000 fine.

Per GR 7, attached please find the proposed Franklin County District Court local rules as follows:

• eFiling Local Rule Requirements (PDF)

Franklin County District Court is submitting this proposed local court rule for comments from the local bar association for 30 days. If you could distribute we would appreciate it.

Please send comments to districtcourt@franklincountywa.gov

Trinity Orosco
Franklin County District Court Judge