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News release: SEATTLE LAUNCHES YOUTH TRAFFIC COURT

Teen drivers who admit they committed their traffic offense will have the opportunity to have their punishment set by their peers instead of a judge through a new Youth Traffic Court alliance among Seattle Municipal Court, Seattle University School of Law, and Garfield High School.
For more information and details, click here.

Beware ‘phishy’ email titled “Seattle Traffic Ticket”

An e-mail scam disguised as a ticket notice is making the rounds. The City does not send email notifications of a traffic violations.
For more information and details, click here.

Selected Court Forms Available On-line

The Court has made available selected Court forms to print out and present at your court hearing. This directory is a work in progress and may not include all forms routinely used by the court. Please do not change the forms as altered forms will not be accepted by the court.

Click here for the Courts forms directory.

Scofflaw Ordinance, effective July 1, 2011

If you have four or more unpaid parking tickets, your vehicle may be booted. Click here for more information.

New Veterans Court

The Seattle Channel has produced a video about the new Seattle Veterans Treatment Court, including meeting two men involved in the program and interviews with SVTC team members. Click here to view the 27 minute video.

On September 20, Seattle Municipal Court launched the State's fifth veteran's court program. The intent of a Veterans Court is to balance the needs of veterans for treatment as a result of substance abuse and/or mental health disorders with the need to safely protect the surrounding community. The goal is to provide non-violent offenders with effective treatment and, at the same time, hold people accountable for their actions. Post-traumatic stress disorder can be an underlying factor in crimes allegedly committed and subsequent involvement with the court. For information about the program, visit the Veterans Treatment Court page.

New Theft Awareness Class

On July 11, Seattle Municipal Court began offering a theft awareness class for defendants who are charged with theft of merchandise in the amount of $500 or less and who appear in Community Court. The class is eight hours and is designed to provide defendants an opportunity to learn about the impacts of theft on the broader community. Defendants must have an active case in Seattle Municipal Court and be court ordered to attend the class. For information about the program, click here to read the news release.

Snohomish County Jail Video Visitation

For visiting hours and for additional information about the Snohomish County jail, visit their website at http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Corrections/.

Seattle Community Court Web Site.

The City has launched the Seattle Community Court web site. This is a joint project among the City Attorney's office, Seattle Municipal Court and Associated Counsel for the Accused. Click here to visit the site.

Seattle Municipal Court Flu Prevention

The Seattle Municipal Court is as concerned as you are about your health and the health of its staff.

If you are experiencing any of these flu symptoms:

• Fever
• Plus either cough or sore throat
• Sometimes body aches, headache, chills and fatigue, diarrhea or vomiting

We encourage you to follow some necessary precautions or take advantage of alternatives to an on-site visit.
Click here for more information.