Mason County District Court
                            Local Court Rules


                             Table of Rules


LCRLJ 7 (B) 	Motion
LCRLJ 40(A) 	Non-Appearance of a Party or Parties on Trial Date
LCRRLJ 8.2(B)	Quashing Warrants - Rescinded - Effective September 1, 2009
LRSP 1  	Name Changes
    

    
                            LCRLJ 7(b)
                             MOTIONS


(a)  A party who notes a motion, but decides to strike the
     motion, shall immediately notify the court and the opposing
     party that the motion is stricken.

(b)  If a moving party does not appear within thirty (30)
     minutes of the time set for a motion, and no request, for
     extension of time is received by telephone or otherwise, the
     motion shall be stricken and the non-moving party (ies) may
     be awarded costs, and if otherwise authorized, a reasonable
     attorney’s fee.

(c)  If a non-moving party does not appear within thirty
     (30) minutes of the time set for a motion, and no request
     for extension of time is received by telephone or otherwise,
     the Court may grant the motion.

(d)  The Court may, in its discretion, assess terms against
     any party failing to comply with this rule.


[Effective September 1, 2002]
    

    
                    LCRLJ 40(a) (5) and (d)
	         NON-APPEARANCE OF A PARTY OR
                    PARTIES ON TRIAL DATE


(a)  If the plaintiff does not appear within thirty (30)
     minutes of the time set for trial, and no request for
     extension of time is received by telephone or otherwise,
     defendant, upon motion, may be granted a judgment of
     dismissal without prejudice, be awarded costs, and if
     otherwise authorized, a reasonable attorney’s fee, and if a
     counterclaim, upon satisfactory proof, may be awarded
     judgment thereon.

(b)  If the defendant does not appear within thirty (30)
     minutes of the time set for trial, and no request for
     extension of time is received by telephone or otherwise, the
     plaintiff, upon motion, may be granted judgment as prayed
     for, upon satisfactory proof to the court, including costs
     and if otherwise authorized a reasonable attorney’s fee.

(c)  In the event neither party appears at the time set for
     trial, or thirty (30) minutes thereafter, the matter shall
     be dismissed without prejudice, (including counterclaims)
     unless the court has received prior notification of agreed
     or confessed judgment, settlement, dismissal, or
     continuance.  Notification may initially be oral and/or by
     telephone, but will not be deemed completed until it has
     been followed up with a clear written statement by the
     person making such notification, such written statement
     shall be caused to be on file with the court by 4:30 p.m. on
     the fifth day following the oral telephonic notification.


[Effective September 1, 2002]
    

    
			LCrRLJ 8.2(B)
		      QUASHING WARRANTS


Rescinded - Effective September 1, 2009
    

    
                      SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS

                            LRSP 1.
                        NAME CHANGES


(a)  Requirements.  An applicant who applies to the court
     for a change of name, pursuant to RCW 4.24.130, must meet
     the following requirement:

     (1)  Birth Certificate.  A certified copy of any applicant
          and/or minor’s birth certificate or suitable identification
          must be presented to the clerk for verification and copying.

     (2)  Photo Identification.  The applicant shall be prepared
          to show photo identification at the time of the hearing.

     (3)  Minors:  Parental Consent.  All applicants under
          eighteen (18) years of age must be represented by a parent
          or legal guardian and both biological or legal parents or
          guardians must approve the change of name either by personal
          appearance or by verified affidavit, unless good cause is
          shown.  Both parents must have notice of the petition.

     (4)  Separate Applications.  Each applicant requesting a
          change of name must present a separate Change of Name Order
          and pay a separate filing fee and recording fee.


[Effective September 1, 2002]