What level of communication about court orders and other actions is there among limited jurisdiction courts?
• (Wheeler) District Court forms have recently been changed (eviction and custody issues are deleted from the form) because only Superior Court has authority over these issues). This is an attempt to reduce confusion about what a court can handle. • (Huang) There is a lack of communication between courts. Court orders sometimes conflict within the same jurisdiction. Some courts refuse to hear ex parte, emergency petitions and tell petitioners to get a parenting plan first. In Adams County, petitioners must first file in district court even if the petition will be heard by superior court. The petition is stamped saying it was filed in district court, and then the petitioner is told to take it to superior court, instead of automatically transferring the case up when appropriate. What would improve the service limited jurisdiction courts provide to advocates and their clients? • (Wheeler) We need to increase victim safety in Spokane County. We need to have 24 hour access for protection or
