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Criminal Court offered by King County District Court at Issaquah at East Division

5415 220th Avenue Southeast, Issaquah, WA 98029

Located on 220th Ave SE just north of NW Sammamish Rd (aka. SW 56th St) and just east of Lake Sammamish State Park. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.  From I-90:  -  Take exit 15; after exiting turn north onto 17th Ave NW. -  Stay on road as it veers to the right and becomes NW Sammamish Rd. -  Turn left onto 220th Ave SE. -  Courthouse is the first building on the left.     

Criminal case is filed in the division that has jurisdiction over where the offense occurred, or if it is a traffic or criminal action, where the infraction occurred.  Criminal actions are limited to misdemeanors or gross misdemeanors.
M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm.
https://kingcounty.gov/en/court/district-court/courts-jails-legal-system/adult-defendant-resources/criminal-cases

Interpreter services

Criminal action is initiated when: -  A complaint is filed by the prosecuting attorney -  A citizen's complaint is filed -  A law enforcement officer files a citation and Notice to Appear in court

Fees vary.

King, WA

Description

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.

Providing organization

King County District Court

Provides civil and criminal court services throughout King County at 11 sites.