Superior Court offered at Walla Walla County Government
Handles state cases related to civil, criminal, domestic, guardianship, paternity, mental health, and juvenile matters beyond the scope of the district court.
Handles state cases related to civil, criminal, domestic, guardianship, paternity, mental health, and juvenile matters beyond the scope of the district court.
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.
Court Services offered at Kent and Maple Valley Municipal Court
Hears cases for criminal misdemeanors and processes parking and non-criminal traffic citations occurring in cities of Kent and Maple Valley.
Hears cases for criminal misdemeanors and processes parking and non-criminal traffic citations occurring within the city limits of Kent and Maple Valley. Offers public defender services for misdemeanor defendants.
Superior Court Clerk offered at Chelan County Superior Court Clerk
Deals with criminal and civil cases, including property crimes, juvenile crimes, probate of estates, personal injury actions, matters of domestic violence, etc.
Deals with criminal and civil cases, including: crimes against persons, property crimes, divorce juvenile crimes, probate of estates, personal injury actions, adoption, mental illness, matters of domestic violence, dependencies, and other civil actions.
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.
Court Services offered at City of Napavine - Municipal Court
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.
The Napavine Municipal Court is a court of limited jurisdiction and provides exclusive original jurisdiction over alleged violations of all City of Napavine 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.
Unpaid fines are sent to a collection agency.
The municipal court schedules all hearings and supervises related services including indigent defense, probation services, electronic home monitoring, and community service.
Criminal Court offered by King County District Court at Maleng Regional Justice Center 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.
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.
Processes civil and traffic infractions, criminal and gross misdemeanors, and civil orders for protection for victims of domestic violence.
The municipal court is a court of limited jurisdiction.
The municipal court judge is authorized by Washington state statute to preside over the following types of cases:
- Non-traffic infractions
- Traffic infractions
- Criminal misdemeanors
- Gross misdemeanors
- Domestic Violence Moral Recognition Therapy
- Resource Closet (resources available to everyone)
The court schedules arraignments, pre-trial hearings, non-jury and jury trials, sentencing, reviews, etc.
The court supervises related services including legal representation for indigent persons, probation and interpreter services.
Processes civil and traffic infractions, criminal and gross misdemeanors, and civil orders for protection for victims of domestic violence.
Municipal court is a court of limited jurisdiction.
Municipal court judge is authorized by Washington state statute to preside over criminal misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, traffic infractions and other city of Renton code violations.
Also handles vehicle impounds.
The municipal court does not do the following:
- Small claims cases
- Civil cases
- Change-of-name cases
- Issue marriage licenses
Criminal Court offered by King County District Court in Seattle 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.
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.
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.
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.
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, over the phone or online.
The court schedules infraction hearings, 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.