Criminal Court offered by King County District Court in Redmond at East Division
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.
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Physical Address
8601 160th Avenue Northeast, Redmond, WA 98052
Transportation
Located on the north side of downtown Redmond on 160th Ave NE just north of NE 85th St and just north of the Redmond Regional Library. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information. From I-405: - Take Hwy 520 exit and head east toward Redmond. - Exit onto W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE and turn left. - Continue heading north and stay to the right when road turns into 154th Ave NE. - Continue heading north on 154th Ave NE and turn right onto NE 85th St. - Head east on NE 85th St; turn left onto 160th Ave NE. - Courthouse is the first building on the left, immediately after the Redmond Regional Library.
Hours
M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm.
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Application process
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
Fee
Fees vary.
Eligibility
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.
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Interpreter services
Service area
King, WA
Agency info
King County District Court
Provides civil and criminal court services throughout King County at 11 sites.