Superior Court

The primary purpose of Superior Court is to decide cases fairly and impartially, based solely on applicable facts and law.

In administering Island County Superior Court, the goals are to provide efficient and courteous service to all, promote respect for the law and provide equal access to justice.

For Remote Appearances

Island County Superior Court has moved to Zoom.

Judge Christon Skinner, Department 1

To appear by video
Meeting ID: 923 3651 1889
Passcode: 139119

To appear by phone
253-215-8782 U.S.
Meeting ID: 923 3651 1889
Passcode: 139119

Judge Carolyn Cliff, Department 2

To appear by video
Meeting ID: 940 0003 9813
Passcode: 344884

To appear by telephone
253-215-8782 U.S.
Meeting ID: 940 0003 9813
Passcode: 344884

Commissioner Scott Wessel-Estes, Department 3

To appear by video
Meeting ID: 985 2535 8780
Passcode: 925448

To appear by telephone
253-215-8782 U.S.
Meeting ID: 985 2535 8780
Passcode: 925448

Remote appearance for the DV/PO Calendar is for case participants only. To appear virtually, call Court Administration at 360-679-7361 for information.

Important Announcement

Pursuant to GR7, the Island County Superior Court has proposed 2023 changes to the Local Court Rules. The proposed rules are provided below in both redline and clean versions. Please submit any written comments to Megan Frazier by email at m.frazier@islandcountywa.gov, in hard copy by mail to 1 NE 7th Street, Coupeville, WA 98239, or personally delivered hard copies to 101 NE 6th Street, Coupeville, WA 98239. All comments must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on June 23, 2023. The Court will post all comments received on the Island County Superior Court website. 

Current Local Court Rules
Proposed Local Court Rules - Redline
Proposed Local Court Rules - Clean 

Comments Regarding Proposed Court Rules


As of Aug. 23, 2021, Island County has opted into the Eviction Resolution Pilot Program (ERPP). Please find Island County's Standing Order and the ERPP Notice and Resource Information below:

Related Documents

Eviction Resolution Pilot Program

  1. EERP Sunset Order (pdf)
  1. Island County Right to Counsel Standing Order (pdf)

Administrative Orders

  1. Island County Emergency Order 2022-05 (pdf)

Superior Court Holiday Schedule

The court will be closed in 2023 on the following dates:
  • Monday, Jan. 2
  • Monday, Jan. 16
  • Monday, Feb. 20
  • Monday, May 29
  • Monday, June 19
  • Tuesday, July 4
  • Monday, Sept. 4
  • Friday, Nov. 10
  • Thursday, Nov. 23
  • Friday, Nov. 24
  • Monday, Dec. 25
  • Monday, Jan. 1