Foss High School in Tacoma will host the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II, when a panel of appellate judges hears oral arguments on Thursday, June 6. The court proceedings are open to the public and attendees are welcome to learn more about the role and operations of the Court of Appeals during a Q&A session directly following oral argument.

The hearings will begin at 9:05 am in the school theater at Foss High School, 2112 S. Tyler Street, Tacoma. The public must check into the Main Office before they can attend the proceedings.

Oral arguments will be livestreamed and recorded by TVW.

“We are grateful to Foss High School for hosting our court and providing the opportunity to engage with the community. This experience allows students to witness firsthand the law in action and aids in demonstrating the ways it impacts daily lives,” said Division II Chief Judge Anne Cruser. “We hope the experience will also encourage civic participation and foster an understanding of the legal system. We truly appreciate this chance to go into the community and actively work to further these principles.” 

Judge Bradley Maxa, Judge Linda Lee, and Judge Meng Li Che will hear arguments in the following cases: 

• 574454—State of Washington v. Steven Keith Nelson
• 578557—State of Washington v. Theodore Russell Bonaparte

Each argument will last approximately 30 minutes. Briefs and other filings in these cases can be found on the Washington Appellate Court Public Document Portal.

The Court of Appeals, Division II is located in Tacoma and hears appeals from trial courts in counties on the Olympic Peninsula and south of King County to the Oregon border, including Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston and Wahkiakum.