Clark County District Court officials say they are cutting back on filings of probation violations in order to address a shortage of available defense attorneys…
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District Court Judge James Smith tops poll for Clark County’s next Superior Court position
By The Citizen on July 29, 2024
Attorneys in Clark County have selected who they prefer to become the county’s newest Superior Court judge; their pick is currently a judge in District…
Clark County’s drug court is quiet in wake of Blake Decision, say officials
By The Citizen on May 4, 2024
Drug possession is no longer a felony in Washington as of 2021. Advocates lauded the change, arguing that criminalization of drugs has historically led to…
Change coming to Clark County court system as it prepares for growth
By The Citizen on April 26, 2024
Clark County’s criminal justice hub in downtown Vancouver is slated to look different by the end of 2025 as the county prepares for growth in…
Trial to begin for Vancouver police officer captured on video threatening to use Taser on suspect’s genitals
By The Citizen on April 18, 2024
The misdemeanor assault trial for Vancouver police Officer Andrea Mendoza begins today in Clark County District Court. Read more… Source: The Columbian