IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR PIERCE COUNTY CASE NAME CAUSE NO. ORDER ASSIGNING CASE TO JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT Docket Code: AST In accordance with PCLR 40(d), this case is hereby assigned to Department ______, Judge____________________ Notice to Petitioner: Once the case has been filed, the petitioner(s) shall serve a copy of this Order Assigning Case to Judicial Department on the respondent(s) with the summons and petition. Provided, however, that in those cases where service is by publication, the petitioner shall serve a copy of this Order Assigning Case to Judicial Department to within five (5) court days of service of the respondent's first response/appearance. If the case has not been filed, but an initial pleading is served, a copy of this Order Assigning Case to Judicial Department shall be served within five (5) court days of filing. PCLR 3(b) Trial Date: A trial date may be obtained pursuant to PCLR 40(d) by filing a ‘Note of Issue’ for assignment of a trial date by noon at least six (6) court days prior to the date fixed for assignment of the trial date. PCLR 40(d) If a trial date is not obtained pursuant to PCLR 40(d), failure to appear on this date will result in dismissal of the case by the Court. PCLR 40(d) Assignment to set Trial Date ____________________ (Date and Time) At that time the Court will provide you with a Case Schedule which shall include the trial date. Failure to appear on this date will result in dismissal of the case by the Court. PCLR 40(d) Certificate of Completion of Mandatory Parenting Seminar due from both parties by ______________. See PCLSPR 94.05(c) Uncontested Dissolutions/Settlements: If this case is agreed upon by both petitioner(s) and respondent(s) who are represented by attorneys, you are not required to wait for the trial date in order to settle your case; after appropriate time requirements have been met, final pleadings may be presented in Ex Parte. If you are self represented and settle your case and the appropriate time requirements have been met, you may file a "Note for Pro Se/Self Represented Dissolution Calendar" to appear before a Court Commissioner for entry of final papers. Date ______________ _________________________________________ (Judge Signature and Department Number) Amended effective 9/1/2010 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com