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Relicensing Program offered by King County District Court in Seattle at West Division

Relicensing Program offered by King County District Court in Seattle at West Division

Assists individuals who are facing driver's license suspension or trying to recover their driver's license and privilege. The program helps drivers: -  Determine why their license is suspended & what tickets they need to pay and where to pay them -  Reduce the amount they owe on King County District Court traffic tickets -  Find different ways for them to pay off their tickets like community service and work crew programs -  Work with other courts where they may have unpaid fines causing their license to be suspended -  Enabling them to get their license and drive legally while making payments    The participant then meets with the following service providers to address outstanding fines:   Transworld Systems, Inc.   -  Once an individual makes the first monthly payment; the hold on the license will be removed.   -  The participant makes monthly payments until the balance is paid in full.   Community Service -  Individuals are able to perform community service at the rate of $15. 00 for each hour worked.   -  Individuals are referred to community-based organizations as part of the Relicensing Program or they are able to self-refer.   -  The District Court holds are released once the court receives written proof of community service hours performed.   Community Work Program -  Individuals are able to participate in work crew and receive credit towards King County District Court fines at the rate of $150 for every 8-hour day worked.   TSI Time Payment Program -  Individuals are able to make a 10% down payment on non-collection fines and monthly payments for the remaining balance.   Community Based Organizations -  A representative from LELO is present to assist individuals with other cases not covered by any of the above.   -  In addition, the community-based organization refers individuals from their orientation to the Relicensing Program to have their King County District Court fines addressed.

Physical Address

516 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

Hours

Visit site. 8:45ammosTu Tus.

Application process

Visit the Burien Courthouse or the Seattle Courthouse at the appointed date and time. Burien Courthouse: 601 SW 149th St. Burien, WA 98166 Courtroom 4 Every Thursday at 8:45am                     Seattle Courthouse: 516 3rd Ave, Third Floor Seattle, WA 98104 Room E-326 Most Tuesdays at 8:45am Check-in concludes at 9am at both locations, please arrive at 8:45am. Call or visit the website for more information.

Fee

None for attending the relicensing program. Various payment options and community service options are available for addressing outstanding fines.

Eligibility

Individuals with license suspensions in the 3rd degree (Driving While License Suspended - DWLS 3).   In Washington, an individual’s license to drive will be suspended if the driver fails to pay traffic tickets.   When the license is suspended due to unpaid tickets, the driver who continues to drive commits the crime of Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree (DWLS 3).

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King County District Court

Provides civil and criminal court services throughout King County at 11 sites.