Fast — ~14 monthsWashington

Clallam Superior (Port Angeles) Venue Guide

223 E. 4th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362

14mo

Avg. to Trial

~150

Court PI Filings

Superior

Court Type

E-Filing

Jury Pool Characteristics

Olympic Peninsula community — outdoor recreation culture

Mix of retirement, timber, and tourism demographics

Generally moderate — environmental awareness influences views

Isolated geography creates tight-knit community

Filing Procedures

  1. 1

    E-filing available

  2. 2

    Filing fee approximately $240

  3. 3

    Pure comparative fault applies

  4. 4

    3-year SOL for PI

Local Rules & Requirements

  • Pure comparative fault

  • 3-year SOL

  • Clallam County local rules

  • Mandatory mediation

Mandatory ADR

Mandatory mediation

Strategic Tips

  1. 1

    US-101 corridor accidents around Olympic Peninsula

  2. 2

    Ferry traffic from Victoria BC creates seasonal patterns

  3. 3

    Olympic National Park tourist traffic in summer

  4. 4

    Logging truck and timber industry vehicle accidents

Frequently Asked Questions — Clallam Superior (Port Angeles)

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Sources & Methodology

Disposition times: Based on state court annual reports and the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) State Court Caseload Digest (2023). Estimated averages for personal injury civil cases; actual timelines vary by case complexity.

Caseload figures: Derived from state court annual reports and NCSC Court Statistics Project data where available.

Filing procedures & fees: From court websites and published local rules of court, current as of early 2026. Fees and procedures are subject to change.

Jury pool characteristics: Based on county demographic data (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022), county-level jury verdict reporters, and published local bar association litigation guides.

Disclaimer: Court venue profiles are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Procedures, fees, and timelines change frequently. Verify all information with the court clerk's office before filing.

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