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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.

King County District Court has jurisdiction over civil actions if the amount in controversy does not exceed $100,000.  Civil cases are usually disputes between private citizens, corporations, governmental bodies or other organizations.  They involve the determination of private or civil rights and compensation for the infraction.   This may include personal or property rights, such as: -  Landlord and tenant disputes -  Auto or personal accidents -  A breach of warranty -  Faulty consumer goods -  Contract disputes -  Foreclosures -  Professional liability suits   This jurisdiction DOES NOT deal with actions involving title to:  -  Real estate -  False imprisonment -  Libel -  Slander -  Malicious prosecution -  Seduction -  A person in his/her capacity as an executor or administrator of an estate  The trial in a civil action may be heard before either a judge or a jury. Either side may request a jury.

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

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.

Hears cases involving alleged violations of City of Tacoma ordinances including, but not limited to: criminal charges, criminal traffic offenses, traffic and parking infractions. The court does not hear small claims or civil cases. Nor does the municipal court handle requests for protection orders, divorce or child custody cases.

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.

Hears misdemeanor criminal and gross misdemeanors, civil cases, small claims, traffic cases, and requests for domestic violence protection orders.

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.

Hears misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases where damages amount to less than $100,000, small claims, traffic cases, and requests for domestic violence protection orders.

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 misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases where damages amount to less than $50,000, small claims, traffic cases, and requests for domestic violence protection orders.

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.

The court hears misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal offenses, civil and traffic infractions, some civil lawsuits, protection orders, name changes, and performs marriage ceremonies. Criminal misdemeanor cases carry a maximum penalty of up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. Criminal gross misdemeanor cases carry a maximum penalty of up to 1 year in jail and a $5,000 fine. Some examples of criminal cases heard by the court are: DUI, Domestic Violence Assault, and Driving While Suspended. Civil cases including both: General civil actions with damage claims in the maximum amount of $100,000. Small claims actions with money claims in the maximum amount of $5,000-$10,000. The small claims court may ONLY grant judgment for monetary damages. The court may not order the other party to return property or do any action except the payment of money. Infractions include traffic and code violations.

Provides limited jurisdiction court services, including those cases that would normally be filed in a Municipal Court for the Cities of Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Cashmere and Chelan. The court handles both criminal and civil matters. -  Criminal Cases involve crimes punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a $5,000 fine and include such charges as theft, domestic violence, assault, driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs, hit and run, reckless endangerment, malicious mischief, and driving with a suspended license. -  Civil matters include personal injury, property damage, and contract disputes. Current civil jurisdiction for actions filed in District Court is $75,000 and the Small Claims jurisdiction in $5,000. The court's jurisdiction also covers civil anti-harassment actions, stalking, name changes, impound hearings, and certain lien foreclosures. Also handles traffic infractions for such violations as speeding, negligent driving, failure to stop, driving without liability insurance, and driving without a driver's license. Other citations include red light camera and parking violations.

Highest level of trial court in state government and the only trial court of general jurisdiction. Any civil suit may be filed in Superior Court and all suits in excess of District Court's limited jurisdiction must be filed in Superior Court. All felony criminal proceedings must be filed in Superior Court. The Superior Court is also an appellate court for District and Municipal Courts.

Hears misdemeanor criminal cases, civil claims up to $100,000, small claims, traffic cases, and requests for domestic violence protection orders.

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.

Manages a court of limited jurisdiction involving misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor actions committed in violation of State/County statues or County/Municipal ordinances. All matters involving traffic including traffic and parking infractions, Temporary Orders for protection from domestic violence, Civil actions involving $50,000 or less and Small Claims up to $4000. This Court also handles preliminary appearances on 72 hour holds for felony charges. Call the Court or look at your notice for individual municipality times for Kennewick, Richland, West Richland, Benton County Sheriff, State Patrol and Prosser.

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.

A state trial court of general jurisdiction situated in Lewis 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 (Lewis County District and Municipal Courts), and appeals from state administrative agencies. Also has jurisdiction in adoption, probate and competency cases. Operated by three full-time elected judges who sit on all matters and one Superior Court Commissioner who hears family law, dependency, domestic violence and juvenile cases.

Manages the business of the court so as to provide the fair, prompt and understandable resolution of legal disputes. The Superior Court is a trial court of general jurisdiction that hears the following types of cases: felony criminal charges; civil disputes; dissolution of marriage and other domestic relations matters; controversies pertaining to real property; probate and guardianship; juvenile matters; adoptions; and appeals from district courts, and certain state and local administrative agencies.

Handles state cases related to civil, criminal, domestic, guardianship, paternity, mental health, and juvenile matters beyond the scope of the district court.

Provides information and hearing cases in regards to traffic tickets, misdemeanor, DUI, and civil cases.

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.