--- title: "Jeffrey P. Bassett | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jeffrey-p-bassett-judge-kitsap-county-superior-court-587-wa" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Jeffrey P. Bassett Kitsap County - Superior Court · Judge ## Profile - Court: Kitsap County - Superior 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=587&orgid=447) - [Official roster](https://www.courts.wa.gov/court_dir/index.cfm?fa=court_dir.persondetail&indid=587&orgid=447) - [Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://www.courts.wa.gov/court_dir/index.cfm?fa=court_dir.persondetail&indid=587&orgid=447) - [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) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jeffrey-p-bassett-judge-kitsap-county-superior-court-587-wa", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jeffrey-p-bassett-judge-kitsap-county-superior-court-587-wa", "name": "Jeffrey P. 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(1985) - in English, University of Florida — B.A. (1983) ### Additional information - Board member, Peninsula Alliance (previously ARC of Kitsap) since 2018 - Humanitarian of the Year, Kitsap County Bar Association (2024) - Licensed foster parent (2014–2020) and adoptive father of three - Appointed: February 9, 2016, by Governor Jay Inslee, succeeding the Hon. Jay B. Roof - Public Service: Assistant Public Defender (criminal law) Managing attorney, Renton, WA firm (bankruptcy & personal injury) Section Chief, Florida State Attorney General’s Office, Children’s Legal Services (2001–2008) Lead Counsel, Center for DUI Defense (2008–2009) - John Balikas Professionalism Award, Miami-Dade County Courts (2007) - Admitted to the Florida Bar (1986) and Washington State Bar (1991) - Former President of Washington LEGALS - In summary: Judge Jeffrey P. Bassett is a seasoned legal professional with a broad background in criminal, family, bankruptcy, and child welfare law, recognized for his professionalism, community service, and dedication to equal access to justice. - Volunteer attorney for VAPWA (HIV/AIDS legal aid) - Active in local acting community as actor, director, and volunteer ## 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.