Criminal Court offered at Pierce County District Court
Criminal Court offered at Pierce County District Court
Has jurisdiction over cases involving misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and traffic violations. These case filings include charges such as: - Driving While License Suspended, - DUI, - Reckless Driving, - Negligent Driving, - Assault 4. Mandatory appearance by the defendant is required. The maximum penalty can reach one year in jail and up to a $5,000 fine.
Categories
Physical Address
930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402
Hours
M-F, 8:30am-4pm
Voice
Application process
Criminal action is initiated when a complaint is filed by the prosecuting attorney, or when a citizen's complaint is filed, or when a law enforcement officer files a citation and notice to appear in court.
Fee
Fees vary.
Eligibility
Criminal actions are limited to misdemeanors or gross misdemeanors.
Agency info
Pierce County District Court
Pierce County District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction hearing the following cases: - traffic and non-traffic infractions, - criminal and criminal-traffic misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, - civil matters for damages for injury to individuals or personal property and contract disputes no greater than $100,000, - civil claims ('small claims') for recovery on money not to exceed $10,000, - name changes, - antiharrasment protection orders and stalking protection orders.