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The Trial Process
http://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/resources/?fa=ne
Source: Washington Courts

Overview of the trial process in Washington state courts.
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• What happens in a trial?
• How are jurors selected?
• How does a judge decide the sentence?
• What rights do crime victims and witnesses have in a trial?

Court Directory: County-City Reference List
http://www.courts.wa.gov/court_dir/?fa=court_dir.c
Source: Washington Courts

A statewide court directory that lists the county in which each Washington State city is located. Includes contact information for every county and city.
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• Where can I find city and county court information?
• Who can I contact for court information in my city or county?
• Where can I find juvenile court information? Where can I find my court clerk's telephone number?
• Where can I find the contact information, address and telephone numbers of the municipal court in my city?
• Where can I find probation office information and telephone numbers for my county and city?

Washington Court System
http://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/resources/?fa=ne
Source: Washington Courts

Overview of the Washington state Courts.
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• Which court hears traffic offenses?
• Which court is traffic court?
• Where is traffic court?
• Which court hears misdemeanor matters?
• What court will I got to about my felony?
• Who can I appeal my traffic matter to?
• Who can I appeal my misdemeanor to?
• Who can I appeal my felony conviction to?
• Which court hears juvenile matters?
• What courts in Washington take appeals?

Legal Assistance
http://www.courts.wa.gov/selfhelp/index.cfm?fa=sel
Source: Washington Courts

Information on legal aid resources for people with low to moderate income. Provides links to the Washington State Bar Association 's Access to Justice web pages and to information on Family Law resources. Legal assistance can come in the form of attorneys who may represent people in court as well as courthouse facilitators who can help with court procedures and forms but cannot provide any legal advice.
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• Where can I get free legal advice?
• Who can help me with my family law issues?
• Is there legal help for people who have low incomes?
• Are there attorneys who offer services on a sliding scale fee to people who have low incomes?
• Where can I get a free attorney?
• How do I qualify for free legal services?
• Where can I locate a courthouse facilitator?
• Can a courthouse facilitator help me with my family court forms free of charge?
• Who can help me with my legal problems if I have a moderate income?

Superior Courts
http://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/resources/index.
Source: Washington Courts

Overview of Washington state's Superior Courts.
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• What cases are heard at Superior Court?
• What court will I go to about my felony?
• Who can I appeal my traffic offense matter to?
• Who can I appeal my misdemeanor to?
• Which courts hear juvenile matters?