Chapter 2.56
DISTRICT COURT
Sections:
2.56.020 Judgeship positions established.
2.56.030 Concurrent jurisdiction.
2.56.010 Established.
There shall exist in Adams County a single district court district which as established shall be contemporaneous within jurisdictional boundaries of Adams County pursuant to the provisions made by the Washington State Legislature in RCW 36.04.010. (Ord. O-01-17 (part))
2.56.020 Judgeship positions established.
There are established in Adams County two district court judgeship positions: Adams County district court judge Position No. 1 and Adams County district court judge Position No. 2. (Ord. O-01-17 (part))
2.56.030 Concurrent jurisdiction.
Adams County district court judge Position No. 1 and Adams County district court judge Position No. 2 shall share concurrent jurisdiction on all matters for which the district court of Adams County shall be the proper court of jurisdiction. (Ord. O-01-17 (part))
2.56.040 Offices.
Adams County district court judge Position No. 1 shall be primarily officed within courtroom facilities located at the Adams County Courthouse, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington. Adams County district court judge Position No. 2 shall be primarily officed within courtroom facilities located at the Adams County Public Services Building, 425 E. Main Street, Othello, Washington. (Ord. O-01-17 (part))
2.56.050 Caseload assignment.
Judges holding the office of Adams County district court Position No. 1 and Adams County district court Position No. 2 shall adopt local procedures for assignment of caseloads which shall provide the nearest access for litigants and witnesses in a manner that best serves the best interest of the citizens of Adams County, or in a manner as otherwise determined by the court to insure orderly, efficient, and fair administration of justice. (Ord. O-01-17 (part))
2.56.060 Presiding judge.
The district court of Adams County shall designate a presiding judge for all administrative functions in a manner provided by the Washington State Supreme Court as set forth in GR29 of Washington Rules of Court or as hereafter amended. (Ord. O-01-17 (part))