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Washington Courts Report

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

    September 30, 2026 · 31 min

    What happens when judges, attorneys, and journalists come together to better understand each other’s roles and responsibilities?  This month, host Patric Haerle speaks with former King County Superior Court judges Bill Downing and Judy…

  • The Declaration at 250: Reflections from the Washington Supreme Court

    August 31, 2026 · 20 min

    In this episode of Washington Courts Report, the Washington Supreme Court reflects on this milestone anniversary and the courts’ ongoing responsibility to safeguard the rule of law. Host Patric Haerle sits down with Chief Justice Debra…

  • Juvenile Courts

    July 10, 2026 · 31 min

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

  • Law Day 2026: Lawyers in the Classroom

    May 29, 2026 · 16 min

    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 Association, about the Lawyers in the Classroom program. On Law Day on…

  • Second Chance Month and Reentry Programs

    April 30, 2026 · 18 min

    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 providers to build meaningful second chances for people returning…

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  • Civics Education with Justice Sal Mungia

    March 12, 2026 · 31 min

    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 Patric Haerle sits down with Supreme Court Justice Sal Mungia for a…

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

    February 26, 2026 · 19 min

    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 episode, host Patric Haerle walks through key takeaways from the 2026 State…

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

    January 30, 2026 · 29 min

    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, the 2025 Court Manager of the Year, about her 43 years of service…

  • Minority and Justice Commission: Building Bias Free Courts

    November 20, 2025 · 36 min

    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 to ensuring that all courts in Washington remain free of bias, so that…

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

    October 22, 2025 · 30 min

    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 Court in January 2022 to transform how people with disabilities…

  • Court Security

    September 2, 2025 · 18 min

    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 as they sit down and discuss all things court security. Landry…

  • Judicial Well-being

    July 29, 2025 · 21 min

    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 (JASP). Chaired by Judge Logan, JASP is a joint committee of SCJA and…

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About the show

Washington Courts Report is the official podcast of the Administrative Office of the Courts. Hosted by AOC’s Patric Haerle, episodes will cover some of the most exciting work happening in the AOC and around Washington State Court System as a whole. Keep an eye out for new episodes releasing monthly by subscribing or following Washington Courts Report on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. We would like to hear what is happening in your court and what issues you think need exploring. Send your episode ideas, news suggestions or feedback for the show to the host Patric.Haerle@courts.wa.gov for consideration and planning.