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

  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 of the Judiciary Report, released this week to inform lawmakers and the public about the challenges, innovations, leadership updates, and major court news from the past year. Highlights include: • Updates from the Supreme Court’s Minority and Justice Commission • Newly adopted scoring changes for Washington’s Universal Bar Exam • Progress in the Hope Card program and Blake relief efforts • A historic transition underway at the Washington Supreme Court New episodes are released monthly. Be sure to subscribe the Washington Courts YouTube page or follow Washington Courts Report on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to stay up to date. We’d love to hear from you. Share what’s happening in your court or suggest future topics by emailing [email protected].