Washington Courts Report

Bench-Bar-Press Committee: Balancing Fair Trial and Free Press

What happens when judges, attorneys, and journalists come together to better understand each other’s roles and responsibilities?  This month, host Patric Haerle speaks w

The Declaration at 250: Reflections from the Washington Supreme Court

In this episode of Washington Courts Report, the Washington Supreme Court reflects on this milestone anniversary and the courts’ ongoing responsibility to safeguard the r

Juvenile Courts

In this episode, host Patric Haerle talks with Chris Simonsmeier (Clark County Juvenile Court Administrator and WAJCA President) and Jack Murphy (Douglas County Juvenile

Law Day 2026: Lawyers in the Classroom

In this episode of the Washington Courts Report, host Patric Haerle speaks with Marie Docter, Attorney at Briggs and Briggs and President of the Thurston County Bar Assoc

Second Chance Month and Reentry Programs

April is Second Chance Month. A month dedicated to informing and highlighting the many opportunities for state, local, and tribal governments and community-based service

Civics Education with Justice Sal Mungia

It’s Civic Learning Week — a national effort to highlight the importance of civic education in sustaining and strengthening our democracy. To mark the occasion, host Pat

What's New in Washington Courts: 2026 State of the Judiciary Report

  Want to catch up on some of the biggest developments from the past year in Washington Courts? Tune in to the latest episode of Washington Courts Report! In this episo

2025 Court Manager of the Year: Leadership That Makes a Difference

What makes a great court administrator? Find out in the newest episode of Washington Courts Report! In our January edition, host Patric Haerle talks with Marlynn Markley

Minority and Justice Commission: Building Bias Free Courts

In our November edition, host Patric Haerle explores the vital work of the Washington Supreme Court’s Minority and Justice Commission (MJC). The Commission is dedicated t

Disability Justice Task Force: Ensuring Access, Dignity, and Equity

In this episode of the Washington Courts Report, we explore the groundbreaking work of the Disability Justice Task Force (DJTF), formed by the Washington State Supreme Co

Court Security

Another episode of AOC’s podcast, “Washington Courts Report” is now live! Listen in as host Patric Haerle interviews Kyle Landry, a Court Security Consultant for the AOC

Judicial Well-being

This edition focuses on judicial well-being, as host Patric Haerle speaks with Spokane Municipal Court Judge Mary Logan about the Judicial Assistance Services Program (JA

2025 Legislative Review

In this edition, host Patric Haerle is joined by Haily Perkins, Supervisor of the AOC’s Office of Judicial and Legislative Relations, and Court of Appeals Division II Jud

Innovating Justice: Yakima's Courthouse Clinic

In this edition, host Patric Haerle interviews the Executive Director of Central Washington Legal Aid Quinn Dalan and Yakima Municipal Court Commissioner Wendy Winfield.

Innovating Justice: Pierce County Pathways to Progress

In this edition, host Patric Haerle interviews one of the recipients of the 2024 Innovating Justice Awards, Dom Hardeman, Pierce County District Court’s Probation Manager

Blake Refund Bureau Spotlight

For our March edition of Washington Courts Report, host Patric Haerle interviewed the AOC’s own Chris Stanley, the Chief Financial and Management Officer for the AOC, and

Hope Card Program Launch

For today's episode, Patric interviewed program analyst for the AOC, Lauren Pilnick, and Survivor Advocate, Jamie Sullivan, on their role they’ve played in the launch of

State of the Judiciary

Washington Courts Report is back! In this special episode, Patric returns from a hiatus to cover the recent State of the Judiciary publication and address from recently e

Artificial Intelligence in the Courts

In our newest episode, we have Artificial Intelligence on the brain, as host Patric Haerle sits down to discuss AI — and its potential impacts on the legal system — with

Pierce County Juror Pay Pilot

In this edition, host Patric Haerle interviews Pierce County Superior Court Administrator Chris Gaddis to learn about Pierce County’s recently launched Juror Pay Pilot Pr