Criminal Court offered at Pierce County District Court
930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 239, Tacoma, WA 98402
Criminal actions are limited to misdemeanors or gross misdemeanors.
M-F, 8:30am-4pm
Criminal action is initiated when a complaint is filed by the prosecuting attorney, or when a citizen's complaint is filed, or when a law enforcement officer files a citation and notice to appear in court.
Fees vary.
Pierce, WA
Has jurisdiction over cases involving misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and traffic violations. These case filings include charges such as: - Driving While License Suspended, - DUI, - Reckless Driving, - Negligent Driving, - Assault 4. Mandatory appearance by the defendant is required. The maximum penalty can reach one year in jail and up to a $5,000 fine.
Pierce County District Court
Operates a court of limited jurisdiction.