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The Olympia Municipal Court is a court of limited jurisdiction. Presides over the following types of cases: - non-traffic infractions, - traffic infractions, - criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, - and orders for protection for victims of domestic violence. Schedules arraignments, pre-trial hearings, non-jury and jury trials, sentencing, reviews, etc. Coordinates related services including legal representation for indigent persons, probation, and interpreter services. Citations issued by the City of Olympia Police Department, Code Enforcement Officer, or Animal Services for a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor criminal offense, traffic infraction or code violation that occurred in the city limits, tickets will be filed in the Olympia Municipal Court.

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.

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.

Hears criminal misdemeanor cases and traffic cases involving municipal ordinances.

Hears all traffic cases, misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and preliminary hearings in felony cases. Civil jurisdiction is concurrent with 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.

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.

Deals with criminal and civil Superior Court cases, including crimes against persons, property crimes, divorce juvenile crimes, probate of estates, personal injury actions, adoption, mental illness, matters of domestic violence, dependencies, and other civil actions.

San Juan County Superior Court handles felony cases and civil suits over $100,000.

Hears criminal misdemeanor cases and traffic cases involving municipal ordinances.

Thurston County Superior Court is a state trial court of general jurisdiction situated in Thurston County. This court has state-wide jurisdiction and hears: - major criminal matters (felonies), - civil cases including cases involving real property, - domestic relations matters, - appeals from lower courts (Thurston County District and Municipal Courts), and - appeals from state administrative agencies.

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

Hears all traffic cases, misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and preliminary hearings in felony cases. Civil jurisdiction is concurrent with 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.

Hears criminal misdemeanor cases and traffic cases involving municipal ordinances.

Responsible for processing citations issued in violation of City Ordinances and some State Statutes by the Mount Vernon Police Department. The court sets cases for arraignment, hearing, trial or probation revocation.Hears misdemeanor, gross misdemeanors, infractions and parking cases.

King County Superior Court is a general jurisdiction trial court with responsibility for: - Civil matters involving more than $300, unlawful detainers and injunctions - Felony criminal cases - Misdemeanor criminal cases not otherwise provided for by law   - Family law, including dissolutions, child support, adoptions, parentage and domestic-violence protection matters - Probate and guardianship matters - Juvenile offender matters   - Juvenile dependencies, including abused and neglected children, children in need of services, at-risk youth and truancies - Mental illness and involuntary commitment matters Superior Court judges are available to perform civil wedding ceremonies.   Drop-in child care provided by the Children's Home Society at the Regional Justice Center while children's parents appear in court.

Hears criminal misdemeanor cases and traffic cases involving municipal ordinances.

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.

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.

Municipal court is a court of limited jurisdiction.   Municipal court judge is authorized by Washington state statute to preside over criminal misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, traffic infractions and other city of Renton code violations. Also handles vehicle impounds.   The municipal court does not do the following:   -  Small claims cases -  Civil cases -  Change-of-name cases   -  Issue marriage licenses

Hears criminal misdemeanor cases and traffic cases involving municipal ordinances.

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.

Operates a municipal court that deals with traffic infractions, parking infractions, and civil infractions.

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.

Processes both traffic and criminal misdemeanor citations where the violation has occurred within the Municipality of Blaine.

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.