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Hears misdemeanor criminal cases, civil claims up to $100,000, small claims, traffic cases, and requests for domestic violence protection orders.

Provides court services for civil, family law, probate, guardianship, juvenile, and felony criminal cases within Lincoln County

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.

Hears all traffic cases, misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and preliminary hearings in felony cases. Civil jurisdiction is concurrent with the Superior Court and extends to cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $100,000, exclusive of interest and costs. District Court hears small claims where the amount in controversy does not exceed $10,000. The District Court does not have jurisdiction in cases involving the title to real estate and certain other limited exceptions.

Processes both traffic and criminal misdemeanor citations where the violation occurred within the City limits of Everson or Nooksack.

Highest level of trial court in state government and the only trial court of general jurisdiction. Any civil suit may be filed in Superior Court and all suits in excess of District Court's limited jurisdiction must be filed in Superior Court. All felony criminal proceedings must be filed in Superior Court. The Superior Court is also an appellate court for District and Municipal Courts.

Provides court services that deal with traffic violations, small claims, gross misdemeanors, and preliminary hearings of felony charges.

The court hears misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal offenses, civil and traffic infractions, some civil lawsuits, protection orders, name changes, and performs 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. Small claims actions with money claims in the maximum amount of $5,000-$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 include traffic and code violations.

Hears criminal misdemeanor cases and traffic cases involving municipal ordinances.

Hears proceedings involving criminal misdemeanors, traffic infractions, anti-harassment, domestic violence protection petitions, petitions for name change, small claims disputes, and civil disputes where the amount claimed does not exceed $50,000. Departmental Responsibilities include Misdemeanor Processing; Traffic Infraction Processing; Domestic Violence Protection; Harassment Protection; Small Claims; Civil Suits; Petitions for Name Change; Fine Payments; Restitution Collection & Disbursement; Bail Refunds; Arrest Warrants; and Search Warrants.

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.

The Tenino Municipal Court adjudicates all civil and criminal violations of the City Charter and City Ordinances for the City of Tenino.     Criminal Court is held once a month on a Tuesday, and Infraction Court is held on the same day. Usually it is the 3rd Tuesday of the month, but the date can change.

Operates a court of limited jurisdiction which hears cases involving violations, including, but not limited to: criminal misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor charges (domestic violence offenses, assault, theft, drug offenses, etc.); criminal traffic, traffic infractions and parking violations that occur in the city of Enumclaw. Does not file small claims or civil cases, protection, or restraining orders. Judge can perform marriage ceremonies.

SeaTac Municipal Court is a court of limited jurisdiction. The court judge presides over: - Civil and traffic infractions - Criminal misdemeanors - Gross misdemeanors   The court provides related services, including:   - Free legal representation for indigent persons - Court Support Service Supervision   - Public defense screener services - DVMRT classes - Port of Seattle contract for Municipal Court Services - Resource Center

Provides district court services that deal with traffic violations, name changes, civil suits, anti-harassment/stalking protection orders, small claims, misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and preliminary hearings for felony charges.

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.

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.

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.

Hears cases involving alleged violations of City of Tacoma ordinances including, but not limited to: criminal charges, criminal traffic offenses, traffic and parking infractions. The court does not hear small claims or civil cases. Nor does the municipal court handle requests for protection orders, divorce or child custody cases.

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.

Hears proceedings involving criminal misdemeanors, traffic infractions, anti-harassment, domestic violence protection petitions, petitions for name change, small claims disputes, and civil disputes where the amount claimed does not exceed $50,000. Departmental Responsibilities include Misdemeanor Processing; Traffic Infraction Processing; Domestic Violence Protection; Harassment Protection; Small Claims; Civil Suits; Petitions for Name Change; Fine Payments; Restitution Collection & Disbursement; Bail Refunds; Arrest Warrants; and Search Warrants.

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.

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.

Provides district court services that deal with traffic violations, small claims, gross misdemeanors, and preliminary hearings for felony charges. Also deals with other minor legal issues for Ferry County residents.

Manages a court of limited jurisdiction involving misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor actions committed in violation of State/County statues or County/Municipal ordinances. All matters involving traffic including traffic and parking infractions, Temporary Orders for protection from domestic violence, Civil actions involving $50,000 or less and Small Claims up to $4000. This Court also handles preliminary appearances on 72 hour holds for felony charges. Call the Court or look at your notice for individual municipality times for Kennewick, Richland, West Richland, Benton County Sheriff, State Patrol and Prosser.