Superior court — Venue.
RCW 11.96A.290
in effectAs used in RCW 11.96A.260 through 11.96A.320 , "superior court" means: (1) Before the commencement of any legal proceedings, the appropriate superior court with respect to the matter as provided in RCW 11.96A.040 ; and (2) if legal proceedings have been commenced with respect to the matter, the superior court in which the proceedings are pending.
As used in RCW 11.96A.260 through 11.96A.320 , "superior court" means: (1) Before the commencement of any legal proceedings, the appropriate superior court with respect to the matter as provided in RCW 11.96A.040 ; and (2) if legal proceedings have been commenced with respect to the matter, the superior court in which the proceedings are pending.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=11.96A&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026
