Entry of judgment — Superior court — District court — Small claims.

RCW 6.01.020
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For purposes of this title and RCW 4.56.190 and 4.56.210 , a judgment of a superior court is entered when it is delivered to the clerk's office for filing. A judgment of a district court of this state is entered on the date of the entry of the judgment in the docket of the court. A judgment of a small claims department of a district court of this state is entered on the date of the entry in the docket of that department. For purposes of this title and RCW 4.56.190 and 4.56.210 , a judgment of a superior court is entered when it is delivered to the clerk's office for filing. A judgment of a district court of this state is entered on the date of the entry of the judgment in the docket of the court. A judgment of a small claims department of a district court of this state is entered on the date of the entry in the docket of that department.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=6.01&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026

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