Press Release
Superior Court

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kittitas County Updates Jury System

Kittitas County, WA - 10/05/2026 - The Courts of Kittitas County seek to improve the jury experience and reduce costs by
leveraging technology to streamline the process for citizens and staff.

The Kittitas County Superior Court, the Lower Kittitas County District Court, and the Upper Kittitas County District Court are replacing their aging jury management system with a modernized system to enhance the jury service experience for jurors while reducing costs and increasing efficiency within the Courts. Summons will be sent via postcard with an option to complete the jury questionnaire online or to request a printed version. The postcard will also include the potential juror’s term of service. Notices of excusal, disqualification, approval, etc. will be sent via email, text, or mail, depending on the questionnaire submission method and response.

Expected benefits include:
     Convenient online portal and phone number for checking status and reporting times
     Eliminate time and postage costs incurred by potential jurors to return paper  questionnaires to the Court
     Savings of tax payer dollars on postage for summons
     Convenient text reminders for jurors/potential jurors
     Improved efficiency within the Courts, which will reduce costs and allow staff to focus on serving clients, thereby enhancing the Public’s overall experience with the Courts

The Courts value the role jurors play and strive to make their service a pleasant experience. The Courts believe the new jury management system will further their goals to
provide access to justice, and will be extremely beneficial for all citizens of Kittitas County.

 

Kittitas County, from the Cascades to the Columbia, and online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us

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Contact: Sarah Keith, Superior Court Administrator
sarah.keith.sc@co.kittitas.wa.us; 509-962-7533

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