The King County Superior Court Clerk’s Office has released a set of documents on their web site that describe the changes coming in January 2009 to the Ex Parte process.  These are:

Ex Parte Motions and Hearings Manual: This short document describes the new procedures for working with the Ex Parte department.  Beginning in January 2009, only certain matters will be granted oral argument and the remaining matters must be submitted in writing only, without oral argument, through the Clerk’s office.

Ex Parte Master List: this not-so-short document lists all of the matters that can be put before the Ex Parte department.  Matters are labeled “Clerk” if they must be submitted in writing through the Clerk’s Office and labeled “Parties” if they can be submitted in person to the Ex Parte department.

Ex Parte Cover Sheet: this new form is required and must accompany each motion/order.

Ex Parte Cover Sheet (Optional): this optional form can be used to call the Courts attention to specific details related to the motion.