Judge Jennifer Petersen
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Document Filing Requirements12 rules
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Both sides must submit a proposed order for every motion.
For every motion, both sides must submit a proposed order.
Document Type
Motion
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format via e-working copies (Portal).
Submit Proposed Orders (Word Format) via e-working copies (Portal)
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Parties must comply with all KCLR 7 requirements when setting motions without oral argument, including filing proof of service.
Parties must comply with all the requirements of KCLR 7 when setting motions without oral argument, including providing and filing proof of service of the motion.
Document Type
Motion
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
All motions must be noted pursuant to LCR 7(b) and filed with the clerk.
All motions, including stipulated motions, must be noted pursuant to LCR 7(b) and filed with the clerk.
Document Type
Motion
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
The Notice of Hearing must be filed.
File the Notice of Hearing.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Judge Petersen requires a Word version of all proposed orders; may be submitted by email to petersen.court@kingcounty.gov or through the e-Working Copies application.
Judge Petersen requires a Word version of all proposed orders. You may submit a Word version of your proposed order: By email to petersen.court@kingcounty.gov, or Through the e-filing portal using the e-Working Copies application.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important
Requests for oral argument must be indicated on the front page of the motion or opposition.
If you wish to request oral argument, please indicate this request on the front page of your motion or opposition.
Document Type
Motion
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important
Working copies must include the judge's name and hearing date/time in the upper right-hand corner of the first page.
Working copies should have the judge’s name and the date and time of the hearing in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the motion.
Document Type
Working Copy
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Note
To obtain a recording copy from the Clerk's Office Copy Center, submit a completed CD Request Form.
If you decide after the hearing or trial that you need a copy of the recording, you may obtain it directly from the Clerk’s Office Copy Center. You will need to submit a completed CD Request Form to the Clerk’s Office.
Document Type
CD Request Form
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Note
If a party requests oral argument, the motion should be noted as 'Oral Argument Requested.'
If a party requests oral argument, the motion should be noted as "Oral Argument Requested."
Document Type
Motion
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Note
Stipulations and agreed orders may be submitted via email, e-Working copies, or the Judges' mailroom.
Stipulations and agreed orders may be submitted via email, to the court via e-Working copies, or to the Judges’ mailroom.
Document Type
Stipulation
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Note
For contested motions, proposed orders are accepted via e-Working Copies or in Word format via email with all parties copied.
For contested motions, the Court will accept proposed order(s) via e-Working Copies or in Word format via email with all parties copied on that email.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Motions must be filed via KC SCRIPT.
File the Motion (via KC SCRIPT).
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
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Motions submitted informally via email will not be scheduled.
Motions will not be scheduled before Judge Petersen if submitted informally via email.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Proof of service must be filed with the court via KC SCRIPT.
File proof of service with the court (via KC SCRIPT)
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
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The motion must be served on all legal parties.
Serve the Motion to all legal parties.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Parties are responsible for ensuring the court receives working copies before a hearing; the Clerk's Office does not provide them unless the parties sign up for that service.
Working copies shall be submitted to the Court pursuant to LCR 7(b)(4)(F). Please be advised that the Clerk’s Office does not provide working copies to the court unless the parties sign up for that additional service. It is the responsibility of the parties to make sure that the court receives working copies, prior to a hearing, in accordance with LCR 7(b)(4)(F).
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Working Copies for Civil Motions
Working copies of motions, responses, and reply pleadings may be submitted via e-Working Copies or the Judge's mailroom, but not via email unless specifically requested.
Working copies of motions, responses, and reply pleadings may be submitted via e-Working Copies or to the Judge’s mailroom. The Court does not accept working copies via email unless specifically requested.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
As of 9/1/2025, CR 12 dismissal motions are heard without oral argument and no hearings are scheduled; timeline per LCR 12(d) still applies.
PLEASE NOTE: As of 9/1/2025, pursuant to a rule change, motions for dismissal pursuant to CR 12 are now to be heard without oral argument. The court will no longer schedule hearings on these types of motions. Please note the timeline for consideration has not changed and should be noted pursuant toLCR 12(d).
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
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All non-dispositive motions are considered without oral argument unless a party requests it and the Court deems it necessary.
All non-dispositive motions will be considered by the Court without oral argument unless a party requests oral argument and the Court deems oral argument to be necessary.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
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Chambers Communication Rules
To schedule a hearing for a dispositive motion, email the Bailiff (or call if no email); hearings are generally set Friday mornings, and requests must be made at least 2 months in advance.
If you are setting a dispositive motion and need a hearing date and time, you must e-mail the Bailiff at petersen.court@kingcounty.gov to schedule time on the Court’s calendar. If you do not have access to e-mail, please call the above number. Dispositive motions are generally set on Friday mornings (at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., or 11 a.m.). Please call or email to schedule your hearing at least 2 months prior to the hearing date you would like to request.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
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