Washington Supreme Court
The last word on Washington's own laws and constitution. Only the Supreme Court can review it, on federal questions.
Where it sits
- Supreme CourtCan take any case below on a federal question. It hears very few.
- Washington Supreme Court (this court)State court of last resort
- Courts whose rulings it reviewsCourt of Appeals of Washington
What it has decided
Latest decisions
Opinions filed most recently, newest first.
- In re KeenanFeb 10, 2022
- Leishman v. Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLCJan 28, 2021
- In re Dependency of A.L.K., L.R.C.K.-S., D.B.C.K.-S.Dec 24, 2020
- State v. BatsonDec 24, 2020
- In re Recall of DurkanDec 10, 2020
- McLaughlin v. Travelers Commercial Ins. Co.Dec 10, 2020
- State v. MartinezNov 19, 2020
- Gronquist v. Dep't of CorrectionsNov 12, 2020
Opinions per year
2016 to 2026. This year so far is the dark bar.
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Most relied on
Its decisions from the last ten years that later opinions cite most.
- State v. Ramirezcited 687×
- State v. Houston-Sconierscited 342×
- State v. Gregorycited 208×
- State v. Arndtcited 207×
- State v. Ramoscited 180×
- State v. Hai Minh Nguyencited 177×
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This court’s mark identifies it; 52 is not affiliated with or endorsed by it.
- Washington Supreme Court: Seal of the Supreme Court of Washington.png, Aricci526, Dbenbenn Current seal designed by Richard Nelms in 1967 based on a portrait of George Washington painted by: Gilbert Stuart, Public domain
