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The Washington Supreme Court has returned to the Capitol Campus in Olympia, following a two-year renovation of the 112-year-old Temple of Justice building.

Since 2023, the Court had operated out of a temporary location in Tumwater, Washington.

“We are delighted to welcome the public back to the Temple of Justice on the Capitol Campus,” said Chief Justice Steven González. “I thank everyone who helped us meet our obligation to administer justice openly through this renovation process, and to our dedicated staff who managed the relocations and move of the State Law Library.”

The Temple of Justice first opened in 1912, as the first state capitol building to be built on the Capitol Campus. Renovations included replacing aged heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, as well as lighting and plumbing systems throughout the building. The project cost approximately $33.5 million.

The Temple of Justice Building reopened to visitors on Monday, October 28. Building hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitors can enter the building through the south-side entrance facing the legislative building. All members of the public must undergo security screening, which involves passing through metal detectors, emptying pockets into containers, and having bags visually inspected. Weapons are not permitted inside the Temple of Justice building in accordance with state law, see RCW 9.41.305; Carrying Weapons on Campus | Washington State Capitol Campus.

For more information on visiting the Temple of Justice, please refer to our Visitor Information handout.

Law Library services are offered in the main reading room, opposite the courtroom at the foyer level, starting at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday, and at 8 a.m. on oral argument days. Members of the public are encouraged to check the catalog website in advance of visiting or call 360-357-2136 or email Library.Requests@courts.wa.gov for further information on hours and assistance.

Accessibility

For information on ADA access to the building and how to use an Assisted Listening Device in the courtroom, visit our Accessibility web page.