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Superior Criminal Court May 29, 2026: Beginnings and Endings
Completed community service and the power of sticking with a program.
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Superior Criminal Court, May 22, 2026 : Poor in Custody
Bail can be intentionally burdensome in consideration of public safety.
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Superior Court March 15, 2026: Reappointment, Negotiations, and Warrants
Our justice system moves slowly often because the complications of life intercede.
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Criminal Court May 8, 2026: The Weight of Arraignment, and Warrants
Arraignments are the most important hearings for defendants because their freedom from custody is determined before the trial.
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Superior Criminal Court April 24, 2026: The Cycles of Crime and Poverty, and the Role of the Courts in Prevention
Financial struggles and failures to appear in court daunt local defendants facing charges.
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Superior Criminal Court, March 27, 2026: State Approved Resolutions and Positive Review Hearing
JEFFERSON COUNTY, WA — Criminal court had a typical series of dates set out for further discussions. The state was agreeable to several resolutions, no warrants were issued, and the process of recovery is underway for several people. Kristen Petrie was charged with assault in the third degree and criminal trespass