Open Letter to the Whatcom County Community
A Call for Transparency, Due Process, and Procedural Integrity in Our Courts — addressed to residents, legal professionals, journalists, and all who rely on the courts to safeguard fairness.
Read the Full LetterFor Journalists & Researchers
Background materials, documents, and contact information for reporters covering Whatcom County court transparency.
Issues & Findings Summary
A detailed, rule-by-rule documentation of recurring procedural gaps observed in Whatcom County Superior Court proceedings, with Washington authority cited for each issue.
View Issues & FindingsTimeline & Documents
A chronological record of key proceedings and public documents, including redacted transcripts, orders, and comparative county analyses.
View TimelineCounty Comparison Chart
A side-by-side comparison of ex parte intake procedures in Skagit, Snohomish, King, Pierce, and Whatcom counties — showing where Whatcom practice diverges from the regional standard.
View ComparisonJudicial Neutrality Overview
An analysis of how the absence of procedural safeguards creates structural fairness concerns — without asserting personal bias against any individual.
View AnalysisPress Kit
To request a press kit containing project background, documented issues summary, county comparison data, and media contact information, submit a media inquiry through our contact form.
Request Press KitMedia Contact
For press inquiries, interview requests, or to request additional background materials, contact Whatcom Court Watch directly.
Email Media ContactA Community Transparency Project
Whatcom Court Watch exists to ensure that court processes are visible, documented, and accountable to the public they serve.
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