Island County Superior Court
Last updated on November 23, 2025
101 6th St NE, Coupeville
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Island County Superior Court (Coupeville, WA) supports remote appearances via Zoom for certain calendars, maintains published meeting links, and enforces local rules governing electronic filing, electronic service, and courtroom-technology use. Some hearings require in-person attendance unless the assigned judge authorizes otherwise.
Technology Overview
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Remote Appearances (Zoom):
The Court provides Zoom meeting links for each judicial department. Parties joining remotely must use the correct meeting ID/passcode or phone dial-in and follow the Court’s conduct rules for virtual appearances.
Source: Island County Superior Court – Main Page -
In-Person Requirement for Certain Hearings:
The Court specifies that arraignments, trials, sentencing, and similar hearings require in-person attendance unless the judge grants explicit permission for a remote appearance.
Source: Appearing By Video – Island County Courts -
Local Court Rules – Electronic Filing & Electronic Service:
Local Rules (effective September 1, 2024) govern electronic filing, acceptable formats, email service, and how documents are deemed filed or served when transmitted electronically.
Source: Island County Local Rules (PDF) -
Remote Appearance Conduct & Decorum:
Remote-participation standards require professional attire, stable camera placement, muted audio until called, proper identification using full legal name, and prohibit recording without express Court authorization.
Source: Remote Appearance Standards – Island County