Mason County Superior Court
Last updated on November 23, 2025
Mason County Superior Court (Shelton, WA) provides remote appearance options through Zoom for several calendars, publishes department-specific meeting IDs, and maintains guidelines governing remote decorum and electronic-hearing procedures. Certain hearings still require in-person appearance unless otherwise approved by the Court.
Technology Overview
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Remote Appearances (Zoom):
The Court provides a public Zoom-meeting docket PDF with courtroom-specific Zoom meeting IDs (e.g., Criminal Calendar – Zoom 1, Civil Motions – Zoom 3). Special-set matters and trials receive unique links issued by Court Administration.
Source: Mason County Superior Court – Zoom Meeting Dockets -
Decorum & Remote-Conduct Requirements:
The Court emphasizes that participants entering a Zoom hearing are entering a virtual courtroom and must follow the same standards as in-person proceedings, including attire, behavior, and proper identification.
Source: Zoom Courtroom Decorum Instructions -
Electronic-Hearing Guidelines:
The Court publishes an “Electronic-Hearing Guidelines” document outlining the expectations for attorneys and litigants, including setup requirements, muting, camera placement, and prohibitions on recording.
Source: Electronic Hearing Guidelines (Mason County Superior Court) -
Statewide Remote-Proceedings Directory:
The Washington Courts statewide directory confirms that Mason County does not operate a live stream but provides the county website as the source for Zoom-hearing access and procedural information.
Source: Washington Courts – Virtual Court Proceedings Directory