Jennifer J. Rancourt at a glance
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Jennifer J. Rancourt
Judge · Snohomish County District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the Snohomish County District Court, Cascade Division, in Washington State, elected in 2018 with a long background in public defense and judicial service
Education
- University of Washington School of Law — J.D. (2000)
- in Economics and Political Science, Western Washington University — B.A. (1997)
Additional information
- Elected: November 6, 2018
- She also chaired the Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board from 2011 to 2018.
- Supervising Attorney for the Misdemeanor Unit (2005–2006)
- Defense Services Auditor for the Cities of Burlington and Mount Vernon
- Before her election, Rancourt held the role of a judge pro tempore for Everett Municipal Court and Marysville Municipal Court.
- She emphasizes professionalism, integrity, and community service in her judicial role.
- Rancourt has tried numerous jury cases ranging from drug possession to first-degree murder, and has focused on representing vulnerable populations, including those with substance use disorders, mental illness, and poverty.
- Washington Women Lawyers
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
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.
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 judgeWashington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media ↗
Statewide
If a Washington judge limits courtroom photography or recording, GR 16 requires particularized findings on the record and treats open access as presumed.
Open access is presumed; limitations on access must be supported by reasons found by the judge to be sufficiently compelling to outweigh that presumptionWashington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Washington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media
Snohomish County District Court
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 ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster ↗Washington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Washington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media ↗