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A Guide to Terms Used in Washington Courts
http://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/resources/?fa=ne
Source: Washington Courts
Glossary of terms used in Washington State courts.
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An Introduction to Washington Small Claims Court
http://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/resources/?fa=ne
Source: Washington Courts
An Overview of Washington's Small Claims Court. Topics covered include who can sue and be sued in Small Claims Court, how to file a claim, how to prepare and participate in a small claims trial, how to collect money awarded in Small Claims Court, and how to appeal a small claims decision. Includes links to Washington state laws and court rules for Small Claims Court.
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Brief History of the Washington State Supreme Court
http://www.courts.wa.gov/education/index.cfm?fa=ed
Source: Washington Courts
General information about the functions of the state Supreme Court. A brief overview of the history of the Washington State Supreme Court and what year it was founded. Explains how justices are appointed to serve.
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Judges in the Classroom
http://www.courts.wa.gov/education/?fa=education.g
Source: Washington Courts
General information about the Washington Courts' Judges in the Classroom program, in which judges visit K-12 classrooms to teach law related education (LRE). Also includes an explanation of LRE and its benefits for students, and information on how teachers can participate in the Judges in the Classroom program.
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Judges in the Classroom Lesson Plan -- Supreme Justice Video Lessons -- General Information
http://www.courts.wa.gov/education/lessons/?fa=edu
Source: Washington Courts
These lesson plans accompany the Supreme Justice video, which describes the workings of the Washington State Supreme Court by following a case from initial appeal to the filing of a decision. A link is included to an order form for the video. Elementary School lesson plans are on the topics What Is A Court? and Making An Appeal. Middle School lesson plans are on the topics The Courts: Interpreting the Law Re Weapons and The Courts: Interpreting the Law Re Safe Employment. High School lesson plans are on the topics Claim Your Jurisdiction Game: Getting Ready for Moot Court and Courts: Interpreting the Law on Safe Employment.
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