Washington Courts: Press Release Detail

Supreme Court, Law Library 'Reading Room' and Temple of Justice Foyer to Close for Repairs

Starting on July 1, the courtroom, foyer and law library reading room in the Temple of Justice, the home of the Washington Supreme Court, will be closed to the public.   The closure, which was made necessary because the building will be undergoing construction to repair damage caused by the Nisqually earthquake, will remain in effect until August 15.

Members of the public will still have full access to the Office of the Clerk of the Court and the law library periodical room, located on the lower floor of the Temple of Justice.   Members of the public are asked to access the Clerk’s Office and the library through lower level entrances, located at the north, east and west sides of the building.

Oral argument before the Supreme Court will not be affected by the construction. 

Up-to-date information regarding construction on the Capitol Campus can be obtained by visiting the Department of General Administration’s alert site, located at  http://www.ga.wa.gov/alert.html  

CONTACTS:   Chief Justice Gerry Alexander, WashingtonSupreme Court 360-357-2029; Kay Newman, Supreme Court Law Librarian 360-357-2145.

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Wendy K. Ferrell Judicial Communications Manager 360.705.5331 e-mail Wendy.Ferrell@courts.wa.gov

Lorrie Thompson Communications Officer 360.705.5347 Lorrie.Thompson@courts.wa.gov