The King County Superior Court Ex Parte and Probate Department has adopted policy and procedures for the presentation of ex parte matters. Only certain matters (orders) may be presented at an in-person hearing and the remaining matters (orders) must be submitted to the Clerk's Office for presentation. A process known as "Ex Parte via the Clerk."

Pursuant to LGR 30, attorneys are mandated to electronically file (e-file) documents using the Clerk's online eFiling application. This mandate includes Ex Parte via the Clerk submissions. The court is now processing most Ex Parte via the Clerk submissions electronically, including digitally signing orders.