Clark County Superior Court

BENCH/BAR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

June 13, 2023

Persons in attendance: Nicholas Alexander (nick@vancouverwillsandtrusts.com) Lloyd, Dan Dan.Lloyd@ cityofvancouver.us) Jessi Anderson (jessi@ccvlp.org) Curtis A. Welch (cwelch@sussmanshank.com) Carl Snodgrass and Judge Fairgrieve (John.Fairgrieve@clark.wa.gov)

If you have matters that you would like to bring to the attention of the Bench/Bar, you are welcome to contact the abovementioned members of the committee.

OLD BUSINESS:

No old business to report.

NEW BUSINESS:

Judge Fairgrieve: From the Crim side, this week is the ending of the second 5-week cycle in our process. We have a 5-week rotation that we do, things seem to be moving smoothly. We implemented recommendation from the consultant and thoughts from stakeholders, but do not know until the schedule, per the recommendations, was tested. We moved 1st appearance to the afternoon with is working well, same with change of plea. We did not have great data before change, but passed the eye test because stakeholders would tell us if things were not working. Next week is the first since COVID that no trials are being called ready. We are generally happy, bunch of little things we need to work on to improve efficiency. Some serious trials are coming up, moving through back-log of cases.

Curt Welsh – Were there may comments received in May on the proposed changes to the local rules, and in relation to the change to LCR 6?

Judge Fairgrieve: I think Judge Sheldrick and Ms. Stone are the best contacts. They can tell you what volume they received.

Dan Lloyd: Nothing to report.

Jessi Anderson: CCVLP Art Auction coming up soon, happening on the 24th at Hidden House. Tickets need to be purchased beforehand and can be found on our website. Spread the word! Also had a question about pro se family law individuals; we have had pro se come back to say drop-box was for attys only, and they needed to drop their submissions to the clerk? is that accurate?

Carl Snodgrass – Nothing to report

Those in attendance voted unanimously for a summer recess until September’s meeting.

MEETING ADORNED 12:15 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Nicholas Alexander

Please join us for games, resource & activity booths, free hair cuts for the kids, * RAFFLES * LUNCH * Columbia Play Project and more! Bring all the kids, your appetite and a blanket for the picnic.