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The City of Seattle municipal government consists of three branches: the Executive, the Legislative, and the Judicial. These three branches of the government work to provide the citizens of Seattle various infrastructure services for the improvement of their quality of life. The Municipal Court comprises the Judicial Branch of Seattle City government.
The Municipal Court of Seattle is a limited jurisdiction Court, authorized under the Revised Code of Washington 35.20, with jurisdiction over all violations of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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Phone Number: (206) 684-5600
Location: 600 5th Ave (between Cherry & James)
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- Main Information Number (206) 684-5600
- Payment Via Credit Card - (206) 233-7000
- Jail Release Information (206) 386-1532
- Probation Services - (206) 684-7840
- Alliance One 1-800-456-8838
- Jury Assembly (206) 684-5688
- Lost & Found -- Seattle Municipal Court (206) 684-5687
- Lost & Found -- Seattle Police Dept. (206) 625-5011
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The Municipal Court of Seattle is the largest Limited Jurisdiction Court in the State of Washington with seven elected Judges and six appointed Magistrates. The Court adjudicates all misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes, infractions, and civil violations authorized under the Seattle Municipal Code and certain Revised Code of Washington Statutes
Misdemeanors are crimes where the maximum sentence is 90 days in jail and $1,000 fine. Gross misdemeanors are such crimes that carry a maximum sentence of a year in jail and a $5,000 fine, including offenses such as driving under the influence, domestic violence, theft, and trespass. Infractions are acts which are prohibited by law but are not legally defined as a crime; such as parking citations and traffic or non-traffic infractions. Civil offenses are heard by the Court when the City of Seattle seeks enforcement of its fire code, housing, and City ordinance violations.
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The Municipal Court of Seattle has long considered itself the peoples' court. Through Community Involved Justice initiatives, the Court strives to make the justice system more effective by re-establishing links between criminal justice service providers and the communities it serves. This means taking a proactive approach toward meaningful broad-based services integration with respect to all who are involved with public safety.
Community Involved Justice initiatives ultimately seeks to transform the way people think about crime - not just as cases to be processed but as problems to be resolved and relationships to be developed and maintained.
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The Court prepares an annual for the community. To read the latest, click here.
Now that you know a little bit us, perhaps you'd like to work here. Check our careers page for employment and volunteer opportunities.
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The Municipal Court of Seattle is committed to excellence in providing fair, accessible, and timely resolution of alleged violations of the Seattle Municipal Code in an atmosphere of respect for the public, employees, and other government agencies.
The Municipal Court of Seattle values and recognizes its employees.
The Municipal Court of Seattle is a contributing partner working toward a safe and vital community.
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