Court Services offered by King County Superior Court in Seattle
Operates a general jurisdiction trial court with responsibility for civil matters, felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, family law, probate and guardianship matters, and juvenile offender matters. Judges perform weddings.
King County Superior Court is a general jurisdiction trial court with responsibility for:
- Civil matters involving more than $300, unlawful detainers and injunctions
- Felony criminal cases
- Misdemeanor criminal cases not otherwise provided for by law
- Family law, including dissolutions, child support, adoptions, parentage and domestic-violence protection matters
- Probate and guardianship matters
- Juvenile offender matters
- Juvenile dependencies, including abused and neglected children, children in need of services, at-risk youth and truancies
- Mental illness and involuntary commitment matters
Superior Court judges are available to perform civil wedding ceremonies.
Drop-in child care provided by the Children's Home Society at the Regional Justice Center while children's parents appear in court.
Operates a general jurisdiction trial court with responsibility for civil matters, felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, family law, and probate, and guardianship matters.
Operates a general jurisdiction trial court with responsibility for civil matters, felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, family law, and probate and guardianship matters. Works to ensure equal access to justice for all, provide effective and timely resolution of legal matters, and assure dignified and fair treatment for all, while promoting respect for the judiciary.
Civil Court offered by King County District Court at Issaquah at East Division
Jurisdiction over civil actions if the amount in controversy does not exceed $100,000.
King County District Court has jurisdiction over civil actions if the amount in controversy does not exceed $100,000. Civil cases are usually disputes between private citizens, corporations, governmental bodies or other organizations. They involve the determination of private or civil rights and compensation for the infraction. This may include personal or property rights, such as: - Landlord and tenant disputes - Auto or personal accidents - A breach of warranty - Faulty consumer goods - Contract disputes - Foreclosures - Professional liability suits This jurisdiction DOES NOT deal with actions involving title to: - Real estate - False imprisonment - Libel - Slander - Malicious prosecution - Seduction - A person in his/her capacity as an executor or administrator of an estate The trial in a civil action may be heard before either a judge or a jury. Either side may request a jury.
Skagit County District Court offered at Skagit County District Court
Resolves and adjudicates infractions, criminal traffic and criminal non-traffic violations.
Hears misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases where damages amount to less than $50,000, small claims, traffic cases, and requests for domestic violence protection orders.
Snohomish County Superior Court offered at Snohomish County Courthouse
These courts have exclusive jurisdiction for felony matters, real property rights, domestic relations, estate, mental illness, juvenile, and civil cases over $50,000.
State trial courts that handle infractions punishable by a fine; misdemeanor cases such as petty theft, prostitution, intoxication and vandalism punishable by a fine with a maximum level (usually $1000) and maximum amount of time in county jail (usually a year or less); and felony cases such as murder, possession of dangerous drugs for sale, robbery and rape that are punishable by a state prison term.
Civil Court offered by King County District Court in Seattle at West Division
Jurisdiction over civil actions if the amount in controversy does not exceed $100,000.
King County District Court has jurisdiction over civil actions if the amount in controversy does not exceed $100,000. Civil cases are usually disputes between private citizens, corporations, governmental bodies or other organizations. They involve the determination of private or civil rights and compensation for the infraction. This may include personal or property rights, such as: - Landlord and tenant disputes - Auto or personal accidents - A breach of warranty - Faulty consumer goods - Contract disputes - Foreclosures - Professional liability suits This jurisdiction DOES NOT deal with actions involving title to: - Real estate - False imprisonment - Libel - Slander - Malicious prosecution - Seduction - A person in his/her capacity as an executor or administrator of an estate The trial in a civil action may be heard before either a judge or a jury. Either side may request a jury.
Skagit County Superior Court offered at Skagit County Superior Court Skagit County Courthouse
These courts have exclusive jurisdiction for felony matters, real property rights, domestic relations, estate, mental illness, juvenile, and civil cases over $50,000.
State trial courts that handle infractions punishable by a fine; misdemeanor cases such as petty theft, prostitution, intoxication and vandalism punishable by a fine with a maximum level (usually $1000) and maximum amount of time in county jail (usually a year or less); and felony cases such as murder, possession of dangerous drugs for sale, robbery and rape that are punishable by a state prison term.
These courts have exclusive jurisdiction for felony matters, real property rights, domestic relations, estate, mental illness, juvenile, and civil cases over $35,000.
The superior court handles misdemeanor cases punishable by a fine with a maximum level (usually $1000) and maximum amount of time in county jail (usually a year or less). They also address felony charges.
District Court offered at Grant County District Court in Moses Lake
Hears all traffic cases, misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and preliminary hearings in felony cases.
Hears all traffic cases, misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and preliminary hearings in felony cases. Civil jurisdiction is concurrent with Superior Court and extends to cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $100,000, exclusive of interest and costs. District Court hears small claims where the amount in controversy does not exceed $10,000. The District Court does not have jurisdiction in cases involving the title to real estate and certain other limited exceptions.
District Court - Cascade Division offered at District Court - Cascade Division
Resolves and adjudicates infractions, criminal traffic and criminal non-traffic violations.
Hears misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases where damages amount to less than $50,000, small claims, traffic cases, and requests for domestic violence protection orders.
Manages the business of the court so as to provide the fair, prompt ,and understandable resolution of legal disputes.
Manages the business of the court so as to provide the fair, prompt and understandable resolution of legal disputes. The Superior Court is a trial court of general jurisdiction that hears the following types of cases: felony criminal charges; civil disputes; dissolution of marriage and other domestic relations matters; controversies pertaining to real property; probate and guardianship; juvenile matters; adoptions; and appeals from district courts, and certain state and local administrative agencies.
District Court - Evergreen Division offered at District Court - Evergreen Division
Resolves and adjudicates infractions, criminal traffic and criminal non-traffic violations.
Hears misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases where damages amount to less than $50,000, small claims, traffic cases, and requests for domestic violence protection orders.
District Court - Everett Division offered at Snohomish County Courthouse
Resolves and adjudicates infractions, criminal traffic and criminal non-traffic violations.
Hears misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases where damages amount to less than $50,000, small claims, traffic cases, and requests for domestic violence protection orders.
Civil Court offered by King County District Court in Burien at South Division
Jurisdiction over civil actions if the amount in controversy does not exceed $100,000.
King County District Court has jurisdiction over civil actions if the amount in controversy does not exceed $100,000. Civil cases are usually disputes between private citizens, corporations, governmental bodies or other organizations. They involve the determination of private or civil rights and compensation for the infraction. This may include personal or property rights, such as: - Landlord and tenant disputes - Auto or personal accidents - A breach of warranty - Faulty consumer goods - Contract disputes - Foreclosures - Professional liability suits This jurisdiction DOES NOT deal with actions involving title to: - Real estate - False imprisonment - Libel - Slander - Malicious prosecution - Seduction - A person in his/her capacity as an executor or administrator of an estate The trial in a civil action may be heard before either a judge or a jury. Either side may request a jury.
Prosecutors Office offered at Grant County Government
Provides the fair and impartial administration of justice, while adhering to the highest ethical standards of the legal profession while discharging our responsibilities.
Provides the fair and impartial administration of justice, while adhering to the highest ethical standards of the legal profession while discharging our responsibilities.
These responsibilities include:
- Protecting the public by responsibly prosecuting violations of the law
- Assisting and advocating the rights of crime victims
- Promoting professionalism within the criminal justice system
- Impartially advising the Board of County Commissioners and the elected and appointed officials of Grant County
- Effectively and ethically prosecuting and defending all civil actions to which Grant County may be a party
- Remaining accountable to the citizens of Grant County by using public funds as efficiently as possible and operating in a fiscally responsible manner
Highest level of trial court in state government and the only trial court of general jurisdiction.
Highest level of trial court in state government and the only trial court of general jurisdiction.
Any civil suit may be filed in Superior Court and all suits in excess of District Court's limited jurisdiction must be filed in Superior Court.
All felony criminal proceedings must be filed in Superior Court.
The Superior Court is also an appellate court for District and Municipal Courts.
District Court offered at Chelan County District Court
Handles criminal and civil matters, including traffic violations.
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.
Court Services offered by King County Superior Court at Maleng Regional Justice Center
Operates a general jurisdiction trial court with responsibility for civil matters, felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, family law, probate and guardianship matters, and juvenile offender matters. Judges perform weddings.
King County Superior Court is a general jurisdiction trial court with responsibility for:
- Civil matters involving more than $300, unlawful detainers and injunctions
- Felony criminal cases
- Misdemeanor criminal cases not otherwise provided for by law
- Family law, including dissolutions, child support, adoptions, parentage and domestic-violence protection matters
- Probate and guardianship matters
- Juvenile offender matters
- Juvenile dependencies, including abused and neglected children, children in need of services, at-risk youth and truancies
- Mental illness and involuntary commitment matters
Superior Court judges are available to perform civil wedding ceremonies.
Drop-in child care provided by the Children's Home Society at the Regional Justice Center while children's parents appear in court.
Superior Court offered at Island County Superior Court
These courts have exclusive jurisdiction for felony matters, real property rights, domestic relations, estate, mental illness, juvenile, and civil cases over $50,000.
State trial courts that handle infractions punishable by a fine; misdemeanor cases such as petty theft, prostitution, intoxication and vandalism punishable by a fine with a maximum level (usually $1000) and maximum amount of time in county jail (usually a year or less); and felony cases such as murder, possession of dangerous drugs for sale, robbery and rape that are punishable by a state prison term.
District Court offered at Benton County Prosecutor's Office
Manages a court of limited jurisdiction involving misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor actions committed in violation of State/County statues or County/Municipal ordinances.
Manages a court of limited jurisdiction involving misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor actions committed in violation of State/County statues or County/Municipal ordinances. All matters involving traffic including traffic and parking infractions, Temporary Orders for protection from domestic violence, Civil actions involving $50,000 or less and Small Claims up to $4000.
This Court also handles preliminary appearances on 72 hour holds for felony charges. Call the Court or look at your notice for individual municipality times for Kennewick, Richland, West Richland, Benton County Sheriff, State Patrol and Prosser.
Court Services offered at Lewis County District Court
The court hears misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal offenses, civil and traffic infractions, some civil lawsuits, protection orders, name changes and performs marriage ceremonies.
The court hears misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal offenses, civil and traffic infractions, some civil lawsuits, protection orders, name changes, and performs marriage ceremonies.
Criminal misdemeanor cases carry a maximum penalty of up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Criminal gross misdemeanor cases carry a maximum penalty of up to 1 year in jail and a $5,000 fine.
Some examples of criminal cases heard by the court are: DUI, Domestic Violence Assault, and Driving While Suspended.
Civil cases including both:
General civil actions with damage claims in the maximum amount of $100,000.
Small claims actions with money claims in the maximum amount of $5,000-$10,000.
The small claims court may ONLY grant judgment for monetary damages.
The court may not order the other party to return property or do any action except the payment of money.
Infractions include traffic and code violations.