For Immediate Release - SERVICE OUTAGE
November 4, 2024
Contact: Emma Rose
Pacific Superior Court Clerk's Office
Phone: 360-875-9320
Email: clerk@co.pacific.wa.us
PACIFIC COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK'S OFFICE ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY SERVICE MODIFICATIONS DUE TO STATEWIDE SYSTEM OUTAGE
SOUTH BEND, WA—The Pacific County Superior Court Clerk's Office is experiencing service interruptions due to unauthorized activity detected on the Washington Courts network. The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has taken immediate action to secure critical systems and is actively working to restore services safely.
During this period of limited system access, the Pacific County Superior Court Clerk's Office will continue to serve the public with modified operations. We appreciate the public's patience and understanding as we work to maintain essential services while protecting the integrity of court records and systems.
AVAILABLE SERVICES:
In-person filing of paper documents
Processing of emergency orders
Access to physical court records maintained in our office
TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE SERVICES:
Electronic court record searches
Electronic filing
WHAT THE PUBLIC SHOULD KNOW:
The Clerk's Office remains open during regular business hours
Time-sensitive filings will continue to be processed
Alternative procedures are in place for emergency matters
Cash payments and paper filings are being accepted
Please bring paper copies of all documents when filing
MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Questions about local court operations and available services should be directed to our office or Superior Court Administration.
All inquiries regarding the system outage, security measures, timeline for restoration, or statewide impact should be directed to the Administrative Office of the Courts.
For updates about the system status, please visit the Administrative Office of the Courts Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/washingtoncourts
We anticipate these service modifications will remain in effect throughout this week. System and service restoration updates will be posted on our website at https://pacificcountyclerk.com and on our social media channels.
For questions about court matters or alternative filing methods, please contact our office at 360-875-9320 or clerk@co.pacific.wa.us.
About Pacific County Superior Court Clerk's Office
The Pacific County Superior Court Clerk's Office serves as the official keeper of the court record. Our office maintains court files, processes legal documents, collects court fees and fines, issues court orders, and provides public access to court records. As an independently elected office established by the Washington State Constitution, we ensure court records' integrity, accuracy, and preservation while providing professional, accessible service to the public, legal community, and justice partners. Additional services provided by our office include [insert applicable services].
