District Court offered at Douglas County District Court
Conducts criminal and none criminal cases for Douglas County.
Conducts criminal cases involving misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, preliminary hearings in felony cases, traffic infraction cases, civil cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed fifty thousand dollars, small claim controversy (up to four thousand dollars), civil protection orders, name changes, and vehicle impound cases.
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.
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.
Court Services offered at Federal Way Municipal Court
Handles civil and traffic infractions, criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, and civil vehicle impound hearings.
Municipal court is a court of limited jurisdiction.
The judge is authorized by Washington state statute to preside over the following types of cases:
- Civil and traffic infractions
- Criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors
- Civil vehicle impound hearings.
The court schedules arraignments, pre-trial hearings, non-jury and jury trials, sentencing, and reviews.
The court provides related services including legal representation for indigent persons, work crew and probation supervision, and public defense screener services. The court does not hear small claims cases, change names, or issue passports or marriage licenses.
Offers a relicensing program.
Contracts with the Dispute Resolution Center of King County to allow low-cost mediations to take place at the courthouse.
Municipal court provides exclusive original jurisdiction over alleged violations of all city ordinances; collects all fines and penalties arising from these violations; and processes and maintains all court related documents.
Court of limited jurisdiction and provides exclusive original jurisdiction over alleged violations of all City of Chehalis ordinances and some state statutes.
These charges may include non-traffic infractions, traffic infractions, criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors.
The court is responsible for collecting all fines and penalties arising from these violations, and processes and maintains all court related documents.
The municipal court schedules all hearings and supervises related services including indigent defense, probation services, electronic home monitoring, and community service.
Court Services offered at Black Diamond Municipal Court
Provides services related to civil traffic infractions and all criminal misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor incidents that occur within the city of Black Diamond and are filed with the court.
Provides services related to civil traffic infractions and all criminal misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor incidents that occur within the city of Black Diamond and are filed with the court. Payment of fines may be made at the court.
The court schedules arraignments, pre-trial hearings, non-jury and jury trials, sentencing, etc.
The court provides related services including applying for legal representation for indigent individuals and public defense screener services.
Court Services offered at Lewis County Superior Court - Law and Justice Center
Lewis County Superior Court is a state trial court of general jurisdiction situated in Lewis County.
A state trial court of general jurisdiction situated in Lewis County.
This court has state-wide jurisdiction and hears major criminal matters (felonies), civil cases including cases involving real property, domestic relations matters, appeals from lower courts (Lewis County District and Municipal Courts), and appeals from state administrative agencies.
Also has jurisdiction in adoption, probate and competency cases.
Operated by three full-time elected judges who sit on all matters and one Superior Court Commissioner who hears family law, dependency, domestic violence and juvenile cases.
Criminal Court offered by King County District Court at Vashon at South Division
Provides jurisdiction over misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors and some criminal traffic violations, preliminary felony hearings.
Has jurisdiction over misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors and criminal traffic violations for which the maximum fine is $5,000 and/or 364 days in jail. Preliminary hearings for felony cases are also within the jurisdiction of the court. Examples of misdemeanors are disorderly conduct, shoplifting and prostitution. Gross misdemeanors include theft of property or services valued up to $250, driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs, and hit-and-run. The trial in a criminal action may be heard before either a judge or a jury.
Criminal Court offered by King County District Court at Issaquah at East Division
Provides jurisdiction over misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors and some criminal traffic violations, preliminary felony hearings.
Has jurisdiction over misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors and criminal traffic violations for which the maximum fine is $5,000 and/or 364 days in jail. Preliminary hearings for felony cases are also within the jurisdiction of the court. Examples of misdemeanors are disorderly conduct, shoplifting and prostitution. Gross misdemeanors include theft of property or services valued up to $250, driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs, and hit-and-run. The trial in a criminal action may be heard before either a judge or a jury.
Criminal Court offered by King County District Court at Shoreline at West Division
Provides jurisdiction over misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors and some criminal traffic violations, preliminary felony hearings.
Has jurisdiction over misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors and criminal traffic violations for which the maximum fine is $5,000 and/or 364 days in jail. Preliminary hearings for felony cases are also within the jurisdiction of the court. Examples of misdemeanors are disorderly conduct, shoplifting and prostitution. Gross misdemeanors include theft of property or services valued up to $250, driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs, and hit-and-run. The trial in a criminal action may be heard before either a judge or a jury.
District Court - South Division offered at District Court - South 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.
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.
Hears proceedings involving criminal misdemeanors, traffic infractions, anti-harassment and domestic violence protection petitions, petitions for name change, small claims disputes, and civil disputes.
Hears proceedings involving criminal misdemeanors, traffic infractions, anti-harassment, domestic violence protection petitions, petitions for name change, small claims disputes, and civil disputes where the amount claimed does not exceed $50,000. Departmental Responsibilities include Misdemeanor Processing; Traffic Infraction Processing; Domestic Violence Protection; Harassment Protection; Small Claims; Civil Suits; Petitions for Name Change; Fine Payments; Restitution Collection & Disbursement; Bail Refunds; Arrest Warrants; and Search Warrants.
District Court Services offered at Pend Oreille County Court Services
Provides district court services that deal with traffic violations, small claims, gross misdemeanors, and preliminary hearings for felony charges.
Provides district court services that deal with traffic violations, name changes, civil suits, anti-harassment/stalking protection orders, small claims, misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and preliminary hearings for felony charges.
District Court offered at Lincoln County District Court
Provides court services, including traffic offenses, probation, misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, name changes, and small claims of up to $75,000.
Provides court services, including traffic offenses, probation, misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, name changes, and small claims and civil of up to $75,000.
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.
Court Services offered at Thurston County District Court
The court hears criminal, civil, infraction and miscellaneous cases. Judges can perform weddings. Also provides name changes.
The court hears criminal, civil, infraction and miscellaneous cases.
Also holds mental health court and veterans court.
Justices may perform 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.
The court does not hear cases involving title to or possession of real property.
- Small claims actions with money claims in the maximum amount of $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 including traffic and code violations.
Miscellaneous proceedings including: Anti-harassment Petitions, and Name Change Petitions.
Provides municipal court services for the City of Tumwater.
Criminal Court offered by King County District Court in Auburn at South Division
Provides jurisdiction over misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors and some criminal traffic violations, preliminary felony hearings.
Has jurisdiction over misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors and criminal traffic violations for which the maximum fine is $5,000 and/or 364 days in jail. Preliminary hearings for felony cases are also within the jurisdiction of the court. Examples of misdemeanors are disorderly conduct, shoplifting and prostitution. Gross misdemeanors include theft of property or services valued up to $250, driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs, and hit-and-run. The trial in a criminal action may be heard before either a judge or a jury.