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Welcome

admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:11:00 +0000

Welcome to the Temple of Justice Project, a joint effort of The Oyez Project and the Thomas S. Foley Institute at Washington State University to provide highlights of the history and work of the Washington State Supreme Court. The Project has … Continue reading →

2011 Decision Highlights

admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:10:00 +0000

Our annual summary of the Court’s opinions has just been released. Go to the 2011 Year In Review page for a list of the top ten cases of 2011, along with selected analyses of the Justices’ work.

“Inside Olympia” Interview with Justice Gerry Alexander

admin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:00:00 +0000

Austin Jenkins talks with Justice Gerry Alexander.

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Wilder & White Capitol Design Centennial

admin — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:30:00 +0000

Justice Alexander Speaks at the Wilder & White Capitol Design Centennial.

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Strategic Planning Steering Committee

admin — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:30:00 +0000

Chief Justice Barbara Madsen provided the following charge to the committee in her appointment letter to members: The purpose of the steering committee is to oversee the development of a long-range strategic plan for the Supreme Court of the State … Continue reading →

Inside Olympia: Interview with Chief Justice Barbara Madsen

admin — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 03:00:00 +0000

"Inside Olympia" host Austin Jenkins sits down for a full hour with Washington State Supreme Court Chief Justice Barbara Madsen, discussing the "state of the state judiciary" and how are state budget cuts affecting our courts.

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2010 Decision Highlights

admin — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:41:00 +0000

Our annual summary of the Court’s opinions has just been published. Go to the 2010 Year In Review page for a list of the top ten cases of 2010, along with selected analyses of the Justices’ work.

2011 State of the Judiciary Address

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:15:00 +0000

Supreme Court Chief Justice Barbara Madsen delivers the State of the Judiciary Address during a joint session of the Washington State House of Representatives and State Senate.

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2009 Decision Highlights

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:55:00 +0000

In 2009 the Court decided 120 cases. 59 were decided by unanimous decision while 17 were decided by a bare majority 5-4 vote. Among the Court’s most noteworthy decisions, it applied a flexible and purposive reading to statutory requirements regarding … Continue reading →

Supreme Court Candidates Q&A

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:00:00 +0000

The following TVW broadcast features debates between Supreme Court Justice Jim Johnson and challenger Stan Rumbaugh, as well as Justice Richard Sanders and challenger Charlie Wiggins.

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Bailiff Steven Englehorn Retires

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:30:00 +0000

Steven Englehorn retires after serving as Supreme Court Bailiff for 12 years.

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