District Court offered at Chelan County District Court
District Court offered at Chelan County District Court
Provides limited jurisdiction court services, including those cases that would normally be filed in a Municipal Court for the Cities of Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Cashmere and Chelan. The court handles both criminal and civil matters. - Criminal Cases involve crimes punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a $5,000 fine and include such charges as theft, domestic violence, assault, driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs, hit and run, reckless endangerment, malicious mischief, and driving with a suspended license. - Civil matters include personal injury, property damage, and contract disputes. Current civil jurisdiction for actions filed in District Court is $75,000 and the Small Claims jurisdiction in $5,000. The court's jurisdiction also covers civil anti-harassment actions, stalking, name changes, impound hearings, and certain lien foreclosures. Also handles traffic infractions for such violations as speeding, negligent driving, failure to stop, driving without liability insurance, and driving without a driver's license. Other citations include red light camera and parking violations.
Physical Address
350 Orondo Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Hours
M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Voice
Application process
Call or visit location.
Fee
Depends on services rendered.
Eligibility
Must be a Chelan County resident.
Agency info
Chelan County District Court
Provides limited jurisdiction court services, including those cases that would normally be filed in a Municipal Court for the Cities of Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Cashmere and Chelan. Handles criminal and civil matters.