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Wahkiakum Superior (Cathlamet) Venue Guide

64 Main Street, Cathlamet, WA 98612

12mo

Avg. to Trial

~10

Court PI Filings

Superior

Court Type

Optional

E-Filing

Jury Pool Characteristics

Smallest WA county by population after Garfield — ~4,500

Columbia River fishing and logging community

Very tight-knit — everyone knows everyone

Conservative working-class demographics

Filing Procedures

  1. 1

    Paper filing accepted

  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

  • Wahkiakum County local rules

  • Mediation available

Strategic Tips

  1. 1

    SR-4 along the Columbia River — narrow winding road

  2. 2

    Puget Island Bridge to Oregon

  3. 3

    Logging truck traffic on rural roads

  4. 4

    Extremely small caseload

Frequently Asked Questions — Wahkiakum Superior (Cathlamet)

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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