Washington State Supreme Court Justices Visit WWU

Wilson Library at Western. A grand brick building, Collegiate Gothic style, stands beneath a partly cloudy sky.  Tall, bare trees flank the scene.

Event Details

When:

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Location:

Online: Online (General)

Wilson Library Reading Room
Zoom & TVW

Price:

Free

Brought to you by:

Center for Law, Diversity & Justice, The Foundation for WWU & Alumni

Description

The Washington State Supreme Court will have a big role to play in Washington's future in the coming few years. On February 19, join the Western community in the Wilson Library Reading Room as the justices participate in a special Q & A discussing the Role and Functions of the Court. Coffee and cookies will be provided.

On February 20, come listen to the justices as they hear two cases: State v. Thompson No. 103338-9, in which Thompson was charged with murdering Gates-Jackson, unsuccessfully sought to subpoena Gates-Jackson's medical records at trial, and Gates-Jackson was allowed to intervene in Thompson's to oppose his appeal. Should the estate be allowed to intervene in Thompson's appeal?

In the second case, State v. Abrams No. 103058-4, the question is: "Is a person who has met the requirements of their sentence eligible to receive a certificate of discharge when they are still incarcerated on a separate conviction?"

Join us for two days of stimulating and exciting conversation and a peek into how our Supreme Court functions.

Questions and Accommodations

  • Your point of contact for this event is The Foundation for WWU & Alumni. Call (360) 650-3353 or email Alumni@wwu.edu.
  • Advance notice for disability accommodations and special needs is appreciated. Please mention your needs when registering.
  • There will be auto-captions for the Zoom webinar.

Visitor Parking at WWU on Weekdays

  • Mon-Fri, 7:00am-4:30pm: limited paid parking is available at the south C lots and north 6V and 7G lots.
  • Purchase your permit at the lot pay stations or use the Parkmobile app.
  • More parking details for campus visitors are available online.

Parking at WWU on Weekdays for Visitors with Disabilities

  • Mon-Fri, 7:00am-4:30pm: both a WWU permit and state disability placard are needed.
  • Purchase your permit at the pay stations in lot C or 6V or use the Parkmobile app (use Zone 1200). This allows parking in any disability space. If these are full, you can use a non-reserved space nearby.
  • More parking details for campus visitors with disabilities are available online.