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Civil Court offered at Pierce County District Court

930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 239, Tacoma, WA 98402

Eligibility

Civil actions cannot involve money disputes exceeding $100,000.

Hours

M-F, 8:30am-4pm
https://www.piercecountywa.gov/831/Civil-Cases

Application process

Must pay a filing fee and the case must be filed with the Court prior to service on the defendant.

Fees

Call or visit website for information on filing fees.

Service area

Pierce, WA

Description

Has jurisdiction over all civil cases involving damages or injury to individuals or personal property, penalties and contract disputes not greater than $100,000. Civil cases must be filed with the court prior to service on the defendant. Individuals may represent themselves in civil proceedings or they may retain an attorney. The Civil Department also files foreign judgments. These are judgments that were awarded in another state.

Providing organization

Pierce County District Court

Operates a court of limited jurisdiction.