Washington Courts: Press Release Detail

Court of Appeals Division Two to hear arguments in cases at Fort Vancouver High School this week

Each argument will last approximately 40 minutes.  Judges will recess after the first five cases of the day to conference on the cases, reconvening at 12:30 p.m. to hear the last case of the day. Throughout the day, the court will try to provide opportunities for students to ask questions between cases as time permits.

Division Two of the Washington State Court of Appeals has made community visits throughout its geographic area since 1993, most recently hearing cases at Peninsula College.   

The court hears appeals from trial courts throughout Western Washington, Pierce County south to the Oregon border and the Olympic Peninsula, and has the authority to overrule, remand, or modify or affirm decisions of the lower courts. 

For further information regarding the Court, visit the Washington Courts web site at www.courts.wa.gov. 

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