205 W 5th Ave Ellensburg, WA 98926-2887
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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
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Lower Kittitas District Court can be reached by phone at 509-962-7511 or via email at LKD@co.kittitas.wa.us.
JURY DUTY - Jury Trials in the Lower Kittitas District Court are held on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month. For information on jury trials, contact (509) 962-7513 or Jury Service section of Lower District Court
Emergency local rules- effective immediately: LGR RULE 30 (b)(4) Effective June 3, 2026 E-FILE will be mandatory for all attorneys per local rule LGR 30(b)(4) The Courts of Limited Jurisdiction in Washington State have unveiled their innovative Case Management System (CMS), CLJ-CMS, marking a new era of efficiency and accessibility in judicial proceedings.
CLJ-CMS will offer a user-friendly interface for judges, attorneys, litigants, and court personnel, to navigate case records, schedule hearings, and manage documents electronically. This includes the introduction of eFiling capabilities, which will revolutionize case management in Washington State's Courts of Limited Jurisdiction. This modernized approach will enhance accessibility for court participants, reduce administrative burdens, and promote timely resolution of legal matters. Additionally, CLJ-CMS will prioritize data security and confidentiality by employing encryption protocols and access controls, so sensitive information is secure. In this way, this new case management system stands as a testament to the judiciary's commitment to embrace technology that enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal system. For more information and updates, click here
Historical Orders Post Pandemic Procedures Lower Kittitas County District Court-Administrative Order 2025-01 Lower Kittitas County District Court-Administrative Order 2024-01 Administrative Order 2022-02
The Lower Kittitas County District Court is one of two district courts in Kittitas County. The Presiding Judge of the Lower Kittitas County District Court is Paul R Sander. The Court Administrator and Public Records Officer is Maria Gomez. For information that will assist you in understanding how to access court records or court administrative records and the restrictions on access please review the quicklinks section below.
Lower Kittitas County District Court 205 W 5th AVE Suite 180 Ellensburg WA 98926
509-962-7511
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