Temple of Justice

Special events at the Court are highlighted here.

The State Supreme Court convenes for an Inauguration and Administration of the Oath of Office ceremony for Chief Justice Gerry Alexander, Justice & Associate Chief Justice Charles Johnson, and Justices Mary Fairhurst & Debra Stephens.

Memorial service for former Supreme Court Justices Robert Brachtenbach and Keith Callow.

Administration of Oath of Attorney Ceremony.  Includes remarks by Chief Justice Gerry Alexander and other justices of the court, administration of oaths to clerks, externs, new assistant attorney generals, and Navy JAG officers, and welcome of new admittees.

Justice Barbara Madsen was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Washington State Supreme Court, becoming the state’s 55th Chief Justice, as well as the 2nd woman, to hold the position. The Washington Courts announcement is here, and you can watch TVW’s coverage of the event below.