Fire Update: Spokane Courts Issue Emergency Order on Operations Amid Spokane Complex Fire

by WSBA
Spokane County Superior Court, Spokane County District Court, and the City of Spokane Municipal Court today issued Emergency Order No. 2026-02, updating court operations in response to the ongoing Spokane Complex Fire and related state and local emergency declarations. Effective Aug. 5, the courts will resume normal operations.

Jury trials remain suspended. All criminal and civil jury trials scheduled to begin between Aug. 3 and August 14, 2026, are continued and rescheduled to Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. Jurors previously summoned for trials set for August 10 are excused. No criminal or civil jury trials will be conducted until at least Aug. 17, 2026.

The time between the date of this Order and the next scheduled trial date is excluded from time-for-trial calculations under applicable court rules (CrR 3.3 and CrRLJ 3.3). The situation related to the Spokane Complex Fire remains dynamic and will be regularly reassessed. Any further adjustments to court operations will be addressed through issuance of a new order. The courts continue to prioritize the safety of jurors, litigants, attorneys, staff, and the public while maintaining essential functions.

Find the latest updates on the court's website.


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