The relationship you have with the person you are filing against will determine which court you will go through. If the person is related to you or if you have had a dating relationship you will need to contact the Family and Juvenile Superior Court. If there is no relationship between you and the person you are filing against, you will need to go to the District Court.

My tenant has not paid rent. What do I need to do?

You will need to go through the eviction process. This can be done on your own or through an attorney’s office. While the Sheriff’s Office can not give legal advice, we recommend you get an attorney or go through the Attorney General’s Office for additional information. Their website is: http://www.wa.gov/ago/consumer/lt/

Where do I get eviction forms?

Eviction packets/forms can be purchased at larger stationary stores (ie, Staples, Office Depot, etc). We recommend that you call these stores to see if they are in stock. Also, some of the forms are available for purchase at the Superior Court Clerk’s Office.

How can I get my papers served?

There are three legal ways to have your papers served. A) The Sheriff’s Office will serve the papers for a fee; B) Private Process Server; C) By any uninvolved person 18 years of age or older that is not a part of the action of the papers being served.