Court Services offered at Seattle Municipal Court
600 5th Avenue, Seattle Justice Center, Seattle, WA 98104
Located on block between Cherry St. and James St. in downtown Seattle. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.
Interpreter services
Action is initiated when a complaint is filed by the prosecuting attorney or when a law enforcement officer files a citation with the court. Contact the court to be screened for a public defender. All out-of-custody criminal hearings may be attended virtually (by phone or online) or in person unless ordered to appear in person. Pay tickets online, by phone, or by mail.
Fines and copying fees vary. The maximum penalty for a gross misdemeanor is 364 days in jail and a $5,000 fine. A transaction fee is applied for online and phone payments. Payment plans are available.
Seattle, WA
Description
Court has jurisdiction over all violations of the Seattle Municipal Code. Hears misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, traffic and non-traffic infractions, and parking violations. Those charged with a criminal, jailable offense may be eligible for a public defender at the public's expense.
Providing organization
Seattle Municipal Court
Court has jurisdiction over all criminal and civil violations of the Seattle Municipal Code. Hears misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, traffic and non-traffic infractions, and parking violations. Is the largest limited jurisdiction court in Washington.