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# Heidi L. Heywood

Wahkiakum County - District Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Wahkiakum County - District Court
- State: Washington
- Role: Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-26

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### photography recording

Scope: statewide

Washington GR 16 allows video recording, audio recording, and still photography by the news media in courtrooms only after the judge has expressly granted permission.

Evidence excerpt: Video and audio recording and still photography by the news media are allowed in the courtroom during and between sessions, provided (1) that permission shall have first been expressly granted by the judge

[Washington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media](https://www.courts.wa.gov/court_rules/pdf/GR/GA_GR_16_00_00.pdf)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### limitations on recording

Scope: statewide

If a Washington judge limits courtroom photography or recording, GR 16 requires particularized findings on the record and treats open access as presumed.

Evidence excerpt: Open access is presumed; limitations on access must be supported by reasons found by the judge to be sufficiently compelling to outweigh that presumption

[Washington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media](https://www.courts.wa.gov/court_rules/pdf/GR/GA_GR_16_00_00.pdf)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.courts.wa.gov/court_dir/index.cfm?fa=court_dir.persondetail&indid=310&orgid=702)
- [Official roster](https://www.courts.wa.gov/court_dir/index.cfm?fa=court_dir.persondetail&indid=310&orgid=702)
- [Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://www.courts.wa.gov/court_dir/index.cfm?fa=court_dir.persondetail&indid=310&orgid=702)
- [Washington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media](https://www.courts.wa.gov/court_rules/pdf/GR/GA_GR_16_00_00.pdf)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Private Practice: Owner, Heidi Heywood, PLLC (2003–2020)
- Prosecution: Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Wahkiakum County (1995–1998)
- Earlier Roles: Intern for Wahkiakum County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (1993–1995)
- The Presiding Judge of Wahkiakum County District Court and Judge Pro Tem for Pacific and Wahkiakum Superior Courts, with a career spanning public service, private practice, and prosecutorial work

### Education

- University of Washington School of Law — J.D. (1995)
- in English, Brigham Young University, Cum Laude — B.A. (1988)

### Additional information

- Judge Pro Tem / Commissioner for Pacific and Wahkiakum Superior Courts since 2005 Handles domestic relations calendars, family law motions, informal trials, and other assigned cases.
- As of August 2026, Judge Heywood has presided over multiple active divorce and separation cases in Wahkiakum County, including In Re the Marriage of Tammy Elaine Green and Matthew Jerald Green and In Re the Marriage of Caroline Rex and Patrick Crosley.
- Presiding Judge, Wahkiakum County District Court (appointed 2017, replacing Hon. William J. Faubion) Jurisdiction includes misdemeanor crimes, protection orders, civil claims up to $100,000, traffic infractions, small claims, and name changes.
- Jim Kolbe (1987).
- focusing on family law, trusts/estates, business issues, and criminal defense.
- handling misdemeanors, felonies, child support enforcement, and civil legal advice.
- Notable activities: Client Counseling Competition winner, Mediation Clinic, Congressional Internship with Rep.



## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

- [Washington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-7133c6bd26c80972b86e0d31) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim.  Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.courts.wa.gov/court_rules/pdf/GR/GA_GR_16_00_00.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26.