King County Superior Court's Civil Department
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About this resource
This process manages arbitration for civil and non-domestic cases with monetary disputes under $100,000.
Intake Procedure: To start the arbitration process, the plaintiff is required to first file a lawsuit in Superior Court. Following that, the plaintiff submits a Statement of Arbitrability according to the established case schedule, after all affirmative pleadings (responses) have been submitted to the court.
Fees: The arbitration fee is set at $250. If a party disagrees with the arbitrator's ruling, they can pay a fee of $400 to request a trial in the Superior Court.
Who can use this
- The case must be civil and involve monetary disputes not exceeding $100,000, excluding attorney fees, interest, costs, and other forms of relief.
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Seattle, Washington
Open 1-4:30pm on weekdays.
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