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What a Ticket Means 

The Seattle Police Department issues tickets when people break certain city or state rules. 
These tickets are not crimes. 
They are civil tickets. 

Types of tickets include: 

  • Traffic tickets
  • Red light camera tickets
  • School zone camera tickets
  • Other non‑traffic tickets 

Parking tickets come from Parking Enforcement. 
After a ticket is issued, it is sent to Seattle Municipal Court. 

Responding to Your Ticket 

If you get a ticket, you must respond. 
Look at the date on your ticket. 
You must respond on or before that date. 
You have different ways to respond. 
You can choose the option that works best for you. 

Bail or Bond at Seattle Municipal Court 

A cashier is available at Seattle Municipal Court for bail or bond. 
The cashier is there every day from 8 AM to 9:45 PM. This includes weekends and holidays. 
There are short breaks during the day. 
For more help, you can visit the Jail Information page. 

Some of the content on this website has been edited using AI tools to improve readability and plain language. All information has been reviewed and approved for use by a Seattle Municipal Court employee.