Washington Self Help and Legal Research
This page provides information about Self Help and Legal Research resources in Washington.
Links are grouped by those that cover courts statewide, for multiple counties, and then by individual county.
Washington - Statewide Courts Self Help
Legal Information and Self-Help Resources
View legal information and resources by topic, including family law, juvenile and elder law, criminal, consumer, health, housing, employment,
Native Americans, immigration, civil rights, veterans, and more.
Self-Help Resources and Links
View information about Washington courts and related judicial resources, including an index of available self-help pages on the state courts website. Links to the certified court interpreter program, domestic violence resources, an introduction to Small Claims Court, a citizen's guide to the state court system, and a brochure about court records access are provided.
State Court Guide
View a guide to Washington courts, types of cases, procedures, and judicial discipline; download the guide in English or Spanish.
Court and Legal Answers
The Washington eService Center offers a searchable database of answers to questions about the court system, procedure, records, research resources, legal assistance and other law-related subjects.
Court Rules
View statewide court rules and Superior, District, and Municipal Court local rules.
State Law Library
View information about the Washington State Law Library, including location, hours, and services, including an online catalog, available materials, an online "Ask a Librarian" feature, and links to online legal research resources.
Motor Vehicle Information
The Washington State Department of Licensing offers information about driver licenses, registration, records, suspension, and reinstatement.
Child Support Services
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services offers information and services related to child support, including making, changing or enforcing a child support order; paternity establishment; custody and visitation; payment; forms; and information for employers. A link to frequently asked questions is at the top of the page.
Court Resources, Publications, and Reports
View and download publications and reports by the Washington court system on various legal topics, such as juvenile and family law, small claims, and court record access.
Legal Information for Women
Legal Voice provides information, resources, and publications focusing on women's legal rights, including family law, health and reproductive rights, discrimination, and gender-based violence.
Domestic Violence Information
View information about legal protection from domestic violence, harassment, and abuse. Types of protection orders, the protection order process, safety planning, guidelines for protection orders, and address confidentiality are detailed. Links are under "Helpful Information" in the left column.
Probate Information
View information about probate in Washington, including probate instructions, information for heirs and beneficiaries, forms, procedure, probate avoidance, and wills.
Criminal Record Sealing and Destruction
View a guide to sealing and destroying court records, vacating convictions, and deleting criminal history records in Washington courts.
Therapeutic Courts
View information about therapeutic or problem solving court programs in Washington, including Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts, Family Treatment Court, DUI Court, Domestic Violence Court, Mental Health Court, and Veterans Treatment Court. These courts can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse and mental health problems.
Foreclosure Information and Mediation
View information and resources for Washington homeowners facing foreclosure, including counseling, loan modification programs, and property tax deferral. A link to the Washington Foreclosure Mediation Program, which can help homeowners and lenders negotiate and agreement, is in the right column.
Small Claims Court Information
View an introduction to small claims cases in Washington District Courts; download the brochure in English or Spanish.
State Laws
Search the Revised Code of Washington by keyword or citation, or browse the table of contents codes by title, chapter, and section.
Self-Help Information
View and download guides for self-represented parties in Superior Court civil proceedings, District Court, and Municipal Courts, available in English and Spanish. Additional resources are provided as well.
Dispute Resolution Resources
View information about Washington State Dispute Resolution Centers, which provide mediation services to help parties resolve disputes without going to court.
Consumer Resources
The Washington Office of the Attorney General provides information about consumer issues such as fraud, scams, disputes with companies, mediation and arbitration, court procedure, worker rights, and complaint filings. Links to other agencies are provided for resolution of specific issues.
Senior Resources
The Washington Office of the Attorney General offers information about fraudulent schemes targeting seniors, abuse of vulnerable adults, and end of life guidance.
Domestic Violence Resources
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers statewide information and assistance to victims of domestic violence.
Child Support Information
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services offers information about parental rights, child support payments, applications, eligibility, and direct deposit signup.
Crime Victims' Compensation
View information about Washington's Crime Victims Compensation Program, which can provide financial compensation for victims of violent crime who have suffered bodily injury and/or severe emotional distress. Links to forms and publications are included.
Washington Multiple County Courts Self Help
Benton & Franklin Counties Domestic Violence Help
Domestic Violence Services of Benton & Franklin Counties provides 24-hour crisis line, shelter, transitional housing, protection order clinics, referrals, and information for victims of domestic violence in Benton and Franklin counties. Links to additional online and print resources are included.
Benton & Franklin Counties Guardian ad Litem Information
View information about Guardians ad Litem in Benton & Franklin Counties Superior Court.
Benton & Franklin Counties Law Library
View information about the Benton Franklin County Law Library, including locations, hours, and available materials and services.
Benton & Franklin Counties Juvenile Community Supervision and Drug Court
View information about Community Supervision Services for juveniles in Benton & Franklin Counties, including Juvenile Drug Court and other youth-focused programs. Informational guides and brochures are available for parents and the public in English and Spanish.
Benton & Franklin Counties Juvenile Intervention and Diversion
View information about Benton & Franklin Counties Intervention Services, including truancy probation, diversion programs, and At-Risk Youth identification.
Chelan and Douglas County Parenting Class
View information about the required parenting class for divorcing and separating parents in Chelan and Douglas Counties.
Pacific and Wahkiakum County Superior Court Local Rules
View the local rules of Pacific and Wahkiakum County Superior Court.
Benton County - Courts Self Help Resources
Benton County Courthouse Facilitator
The Benton County Courthouse Facilitator provides assistance to self-represented parties in family law cases, including information about starting a case, identifying and completing forms, explanation of court procedures, case scheduling, child support computation, and other court and community resources.
Benton County Criminal Procedure and Victim Information
The Benton County Prosecuting Attorney offers answers to frequently asked questions about criminal procedure, and information about crime victims' rights and compensation.
Benton County Domestic Violence Orders
View detailed information about the four types of court orders that are available to victims of domestic violence, including protection orders, restraining orders, anti-harassment orders, and no-contact orders.
Chelan County - Courts Self Help Resources
Chelan County District Court Anti-Harassment Orders
View information about anti-harassment orders in Chelan County District Court, including what the order can do, definitions, how to obtain the order, and emergency protection.
Chelan County District Court Deferred Prosecution
View information about deferred prosecution of a criminal offense by a person affected by substance abuse or mental health problems in Chelan County District Court. Links to required forms are included.
Chelan County District Court Infractions
View information about traffic and other infraction case procedures in Chelan County District Court. Links to brochures in English and Spanish are provided.
Chelan County District Court Mitigation and Contested Hearings
View information about mitigation and contested hearings by mail or electronic statement in Chelan County District Court, including downloadable and online forms.
Chelan County District Court No Contact Orders
View information about no contact orders in Chelan County District Court, including what the order can do and how to obtain the order.
Chelan County District Court Preliminary Hearings and Criminal Procedure
View information about preliminary hearings and criminal procedure in Chelan County District Court.
Chelan County District Court Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Chelan County District Court, including starting a case, serving notice, trial procedure, and collecting a judgment. Links to brochures in English and Spanish are provided.
Chelan County District Court Traffic Infraction Deferrals
View information about traffic infraction deferrals in Chelan County District Court, which can result in dismissal of charges and removal from your driving record. A link to the deferral request form is included.
Chelan County District Court Vacation of Misdemeanor Convictions
View information about vacation of some misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor convictions in Chelan County District Court, including eligibility criteria, required steps, and links to forms.
Chelan County Domestic Violence Protection
View information about domestic violence, orders of protection, and anti-harassment orders in Chelan County.
Chelan County Family Law Court Facilitator
The Chelan County Family Law Court Facilitator provides assistance to self-represented parties in family law cases, including explanation of court procedures, help with forms, child support calculation, referrals to other agencies, and assistance with domestic violence protection orders.
Chelan County Guardian ad Litem Information
View information about the role of a Guardian ad Litem in guardianship, juvenile dependency, and domestic relations cases in Chelan County Superior Court. Links to lists of approved Guardians ad Litem are provided.
Chelan County Juvenile Probation and Diversion
View information about Chelan County juvenile probation services, including restitution and community service, and the Juvenile Center's diversion program, which can result in a closed case and sealed record.
Chelan County Law Library
View information about the Chelan County Law Library, including location, hours, available materials and services, and links to additional online resources.
Chelan County Name Changes
View instructions for requesting an adult or minor name change in Chelan County.
Chelan County Restraining Orders
View information about restraining orders in Chelan County, including how to obtain the order and what the order can do.
Clallam County - Courts Self Help Resources
Clallam County Court Resources
View links to helpful judicial information and resources, including victim/witness assistance and domestic violence services.
Clallam County Courthouse Facilitator
The Clallam County Courthouse Facilitator provides assistance to self-represented parties in family law cases, and offers family law forms for sale.
Clallam County District Court I Name Changes
View information about name changes in Clallam County District Court I.
Clallam County District Court I Small Claims
View Clallam County District Court I small claims information.
Clallam County District Court I Traffic Court
View information about traffic court and infractions in Clallam County District Court I.
Clallam County District Court II Criminal and Traffic Procedures
View an explanation of criminal and traffic procedures in Clallam County District Court II.
Clallam County District Court II Infraction Procedures
View an explanation of infraction procedures in Clallam County District Court II.
Clallam County District Court II Name Changes
View information about name changes in Clallam County District Court II.
Clallam County District Court II Protective Order Information
View information about domestic violence protection orders, criminal no-contact orders, and civil anti-harassment orders in Clallam County District Court II.
Clallam County District Court II Small Claims
View information about small claims court cases in Clallam County District Court II, including how to file, types of cases, and collecting a judgment.
Clallam County Domestic Violence Information
View information about domestic violence issues in Clallam County, including a definition of domestic violence, instructions for victims, the four types of protective orders and how to obtain them, local agencies and resources, and links to additional information.
Clallam County Family Court
View information about the Clallam County Unified Family Court program, which presides over family matters including divorce, dissolution, custody, visitation, child protection, child in need of services, truancy, and family mental health cases.
Clallam County Juvenile Court Services
View information about services provided for Clallam County Juvenile Court, including a diversion program, probation, tips for parents, a truancy program, drug court, and links to forms, packets, guides, and crisis services.
Clallam County Protective Orders
View information about no-contact orders, domestic violence protection orders, and civil anti-harassment orders in Clallam County, with instructions for obtaining the orders and more details about anti-harassment orders.
Clallam County Superior Court Civil Self-Representation
View information for parties representing themselves in civil cases in Clallam County Superior Court, including starting and defending an action, useful terms, and helpful resources.
Clallam County Superior Court Information
View information about Clallam County Superior Court filing deadlines, case information cover sheets, and answers to frequently asked questions about payments, forms, procedure, eviction, bail, warrants, and more.
Clallam County Youth Court
View information about Clallam Count Youth Court, a diversion program for young offenders staffed by teen volunteers.
Clark County - Courts Self Help Resources
Clark County District Court Information
View information about the various types of cases in Clark County District Court, including criminal, traffic infractions, civil, small claims, name change, and anti-harassment.
Clark County District Court Therapeutic Specialty Courts
View information about Clark County District Court's Substance Abuse Court, Veterans Court, and Mental Health Court, which can set up counseling and treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders. Information is translated in Spanish and Russian.
Clark County Family Court Facilitator
The Clark County Family Court Facilitator provides assistance to self-represented parties in family law cases. Services include how to file a case, review of forms for completeness, directions to hearing locations, a tip sheet for filling out forms, where to get forms, links to state checklists and forms, and a Guardian ad Litem directory for adoptions.
Clark County Juvenile Court Programs and Services
View information about Clark County Juvenile Court services and programs, including deferred disposition, diversion, detention alternatives, Juvenile Recovery Court, community service, and help for victims.
Clark County Juvenile Record Sealing and Destruction
View information about having Clark County juvenile records sealed or destroyed, with links to required forms and form packets.
Clark County Law Library
View information about the Clark County Law Library, including location, hours, services, and materials available.
Clark County Superior Court Adoption Information
View information about adoptions in Clark County Superior Court, including how to file, access to records after the case is finalized, and links to checklists and forms.
Clark County Superior Court Guardianship, Probate, Wills and Trusts
View information about guardianship, probate, wills, and trusts in Clark County Superior Court. Links to forms and additional resources are provided.
Clark County Superior Court Juvenile Case Information
View information about types of cases heard in Clark County Juvenile Court, including dependency, termination of parental rights, juvenile offender, family reconciliation, and truancy.
Clark County Therapeutic Specialty Courts
View information about Clark County therapeutic specialty courts, including Family Treatment Court, Felony Drug Court, Juvenile Recovery Court, Substance Abuse Court, Veterans Therapeutic Court, and Mental Health Court. These programs can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse or mental health problems.
Cowlitz County - Courts Self Help Resources
Cowlitz County Courthouse Facilitator
The Cowlitz County Courthouse Facilitator provides assistance to self-represented parties in family law cases, including selection and completion of forms, explanation of legal terms and court procedure, child support calculation, and referrals.
Cowlitz County District Court Civil and Small Claims Information
View information about civil and small claims cases, anti-harassment and protection orders, and name changes in Cowlitz County District Court.
Cowlitz County District Court Criminal Matters
View information about criminal matters in Cowlitz County District Court including court dates, use of attorneys, payment options, bail, warrants, deferred prosecution, and vacating a conviction.
Cowlitz County Domestic Violence Information
View information about anti-harassment, no-contact, protection, and restraining orders; and links to domestic violence resources in Cowlitz County.
Cowlitz County Juvenile Court Programs
Find information about juvenile programs in Cowlitz County including detention, truancy, At-Risk Youth, the SAFE Court juvenile drug court, and dependency. Answers to frequently asked questions are also provided. Links are in the right column.
Cowlitz County Juvenile Court Records Sealing
View the procedure for having juvenile records sealed in Cowlitz County Superior Court.
Cowlitz County Superior Court Family Law Mediation and Settlement Conferences
View information about family law mediation and settlement conferences in Cowlitz County Superior Court, which can help parties resolve disputes in family law cases.
Cowlitz County Superior Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about procedures in Cowlitz County Superior Court by category.
Cowlitz County Superior Court Telephonic Court Appearances
View information about Cowlitz County Superior Court CourtCall, which allows parties and attorneys to appear by telephone on selected civil motion dockets. This is a paid service; fee waiver request forms are provided.
Cowlitz County Superior Court Therapeutic Courts
View information about Cowlitz County therapeutic courts including Adult Drug Court, HOPE Court for parents with substance abuse problems, SAFE Court juvenile drug court, and Mental Health Court. These programs can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
Cowlitz District Court Traffic Infraction Information
View information about traffic infractions in Cowlitz County District Court including fine payment, mitigation, contesting the ticket, red light camera tickets, and the Infraction Deferral Program.
Douglas County - Courts Self Help Resources
Douglas County District Court Name Changes
View instructions for name changes in Douglas County District Court. Links to more information and forms are in the left column.
Douglas County District Court Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Douglas County District Court, including who can sue and how to start a case. Links to forms and a brochure are in the left column.
Douglas County District Court Traffic Deferrals
View answers to frequently asked questions about deferrals of traffic infractions in Douglas County District Court, which can result in dismissal of the charge so it will not appear on your driving record. A link to the deferral order form is included.
Douglas County District Court Vacation of Misdemeanor Convictions
View information about vacation of some misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor convictions in Douglas County District Court. Links to instructions and forms are in the left column.
Douglas County Family Law Facilitator
The Douglas County Family Law Facilitator provides assistance to self-represented parties in family law cases, including selecting and completing forms, explanation of court procedures and legal terms, child support calculation, and referrals to other agencies. A link to additional information is provided.
Douglas County Juvenile Court Information
View information about juvenile court proceedings in Douglas County, including criminal offenses, diversion, the right to a lawyer, dependency, truancy, and At-Risk Youth.
East Wenatchee Municipal Court Traffic Infractions and Deferrals
View information about traffic infractions in East Wenatchee Municipal Court, including instructions for requesting a deferral and a link to the request form.
Ferry County - Courts Self Help Resources
Ferry County District Court Anti-Harassment Information
View information about anti-harassment protection orders in Ferry County District Court.
Ferry County District Court Criminal Procedures
View information about arraignments and criminal procedures in Ferry County District Court.
Ferry County District Court Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Ferry County District Court, including who can be sued, how to file, monetary limits, trial preparation and procedure, and collecting a judgment.
Ferry County District Court Traffic Deferrals
View information about traffic infraction deferrals in Ferry County District Court, which can keep the infraction off your record for some offenses.
Ferry County District Court Vacation of Misdemeanor Convictions
View information about vacation of some misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor convictions in Ferry County District Court, including eligibility criteria and required steps.
Ferry County District Cout Traffic Infractions
View information about traffic infraction procedures in Ferry County District Court, including pleas, hearings, proof of insurance, fine payments, and appeals.
Ferry County Name Changes
View instructions for adult and minor name changes in Ferry County, including sealed name change orders in domestic violence situations.
Ferry County Protection Order Information
View information about types of protection orders available in Ferry County, with instructions for obtaining an order.
Franklin County - Courts Self Help Resources
Franklin County Criminal and Domestic Violence Information
The Franklin County Prosecutor's Office offers information about domestic violence, types of protection orders, witness testimony, victims' rights, and adult felony criminal procedure. Use the "Crime Victims" and "FAQ" links in the left column.
Franklin County District Court Anti-Harassment Protection Orders
View information about anti-harassment protection orders in Franklin County District Court.
Franklin County District Court Infractions
View information about traffic and other infractions in Franklin County District Court, including mitigation and contested hearings, use of attorneys, deferrals, and payments.
Franklin County District Court Name Changes
View information about name change procedures in Franklin County District Court.
Franklin County District Court Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Franklin County District Court, including who can be sued, starting a case, settlement, trial procedure, and collecting a judgment.
Grant County - Courts Self Help Resources
Grant County Courthouse Facilitator
The Grant County Courthouse Facilitator provides assistance to self-represented parties in family law cases, including identifying and completing forms, explanation of court procedures, scheduling of hearings, child support calculation, and referrals to other agencies.
Moses Lake Municipal Court Hearings
View information about mitigation and contested hearings in Moses Lake Municipal Court.
Grays Harbor County - Courts Self Help Resources
Grays Harbor County District Court Infraction Procedures
View information about infraction procedures in Grays Harbor District Court, including payment, mitigation hearings, contested hearings, use of attorneys, driving records, and deferrals. A link to instructions for requesting a hearing by mail is provided.
Grays Harbor County District Court Name Changes
View information about adult and child name changes in Grays Harbor County District Court, with links to required petition forms.
Grays Harbor County Protection and Restraining Order Information
View information about protection and restraining orders available in Grays Harbor County Superior and District Courts.
Grays Harbor County Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Grays Harbor County District Court, including how to start a case, trial procedure, and collecting a judgment.
Grays Harbor County Superior Court Mandatory Arbitration
View information about mandatory arbitration, which is required in some civil cases in Grays Harbor County Superior Court. Links to forms and the list of arbitrators are included.
Grays Harbor District Court Criminal and Traffic Procedures
View information about criminal and traffic procedure in Grays Harbor District Court, including arraignments, use of attorneys, pleas, fine payments, and sentences.
Island County - Courts Self Help Resources
Island County Adult Drug Court
View information about Island County Adult Felony Drug Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems.
Island County Courthouse Facilitator
The Island County Courthouse Facilitator provides assistance to self-represented parties in family law cases, including help with forms and court procedure. Links to forms are provided.
Island County Juvenile Court Programs and Services
View information about Island County Juvenile Court programs and services, including diversion, restitution, community supervision, and sealing of juvenile records.
Island County Juvenile Drug Court
View information about Island County Juvenile Drug Court.
Island County Law Library
View information about the Island County Law Library, including location, hours, and available services.
Island County Superior Court Civil Self-Help Information
View Island County Superior Court information for self-represented parties in civil cases, including how to start or defend an action, a glossary of terms, court procedure, and a list of additional resources.
Island County Superior Court Family Law Mediation
View information about mandatory mediation for family law matters in Island County Superior Court, with link to a list of approved mediators.
Island County Superior Court Family Law Self-Help Information
View Island County Superior Court self-help resources for self-represented parties in family law cases, including dissolution, parenting plan, and child support.
Jefferson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Jefferson County Courthouse Facilitator
The Jefferson County Courthouse Facilitator provides assistance to self-represented parties in family law cases, including explanation of the court process, identifying and completing forms, case scheduling, child support computation, and other court and community resources.
Jefferson County District Court Proceedings
View information about Jefferson County District Court proceedings, including misdemeanor charges, traffic/non-traffic infractions, domestic violence, small claims, civil cases, anti-harassment, name changes, probation, and electronic monitoring.
Jefferson County District Court Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Jefferson County District Court, including who can sue and be sued, how to file a claim or counterclaim, mediation, trial procedure, collecting a judgment, appeals, and a link to a glossary of legal terms.
Jefferson County Protective and Restraining Orders
View information about types of protective and restraining orders available in Jefferson County, with instructions for obtaining the orders.
Jefferson County Superior Court Family Law Information
View information about family law cases in Jefferson County Superior Court, including types of cases, use of attorneys, the Courthouse Facilitator, available form packets, parenting class, and guardians ad litem.
King County - Courts Self Help Resources
Bothell Domestic Violence Information
The Bothell Prosecutor's Office offers information about domestic violence, including mandatory arrest, no contact orders, protection orders, and the availability of Domestic Violence Victim Advocates.
Bothell Municipal Court Traffic Infractions
View information about traffic infraction procedures in Bothell Municipal Court, including mitigation, contesting an infraction, deferrals, and payments.
Bothell Youth Court
View information about Bothell Youth Court, an alternative traffic court program for offenders aged 16-17 that can lead to dismissal of charges. A link to the application form is included.
City of Auburn Domestic Violence and Protection Order Information
The City of Auburn Police Department provides information about resources for victims of domestic violence, with a link to information about protection orders.
Enumclaw Municipal Court Infraction Hearings and Deferrals
View information about traffic infraction contested hearings, mitigation hearings, and deferrals in Enumclaw Municipal Court.
Federal Way Municipal Court Criminal Misdemeanors
View information about criminal misdemeanors in Federal Way Municipal court, including types of offenses, court dates, and use of attorneys.
Federal Way Municipal Court Traffic Infractions
View information about traffic infractions in Federal Way Municipal Court, including hearing requests, fine payment, and deferrals.
Issaquah Municipal Court Traffic Ticket Information
View options for responding to traffic infraction and photo enforcement tickets in Issaquah Municipal Court, including mitigation, contested hearing, deferrals, and payments.
Issaquah Municipal Court Victim Resources
View Issaquah resources for victims of crime and domestic violence, including contact information for Issaquah's Domestic Violence Victim Advocate.
Issaquah Student Traffic Court
View information about Issaquah Student Traffic Court, and alternative program for high school students staffed by student volunteers that can lead to dismissal of charges.
King County Adult Drug Court
View information about the King County Adult Drug Diversion Court program, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems. Eligibility criteria and forms are included.
King County District Court Infractions
View information about traffic and non-traffic infractions in King County District Court, including responding to a ticket, payment, mitigation and contested hearings, and deferrals. Links to information about criminal tickets, re-licensing, online payments, and warrants are in the left column.
King County District Court Name Changes
View information about seeking a name change in King County District Court, including filing and hearing schedules by court location, links to petition forms, and procedural guidance.
King County District Court Protection Orders
View information about protection orders in King County District Court. Links to details about each order type are in the left column.
King County District Court Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in King County District Court, including who can sue and be sued, trial procedure, and appeals. Links to procedural instructions and a glossary of terms are in the left column; links to forms are in the right column.
King County Eviction Procedure
The King County Sheriff offers information about the eviction process, with instructions for landlords and links to forms and an instruction sheet.
King County Family Support Information
The King County Prosecutor's Office Family Support Division offers information about paternity establishment, parenting plans, modification of child support, divorce/dissolution, and employment and training assistance.
King County Juvenile Dependency Court
View information about juvenile dependency issues in King County Juvenile Court, including the judicial process, programs, and services available for at-risk youth.
King County Juvenile Diversion
View information about King County juvenile diversion, which can result in dismissal of charges for some offenders who complete a program that may include restitution, community service, counseling, and educational classes. Links to detailed information and forms are provided.
King County Juvenile Drug Court
View information about the King County Juvenile Drug Court program, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders with substance abuse problems.
King County Law Library
View information about the Public Law Library of King County, including locations, hours, and available services. Legal clinics, workshops and classes, research guides, and links to online resources arranged by jurisdiction and legal topic are available to the public.
King County Legal Information and Online Resources
The King County Bar Association provides links to legal information on a variety of topics, including King County resources, research sites, and other legal materials.
King County Superior Court Civil Protection Orders
View information about domestic violence, antiharassment, sexual assault, and vulnerable adult protection orders in King County Superior Court, including descriptions of the different orders, filing instructions, and links to forms.
King County Superior Court Electronic Filing
View information and instructions for electronic filing of forms and documents in King County Superior Court, which is mandatory for attorneys and optional for self-represented parties.
King County Superior Court Family Law Information
View information about Family Court actions in King County Superior Court, including Family Court Services which provides an orientation to family law for parties without attorneys, parenting plan evaluations and seminars, mediation, domestic violence assessments, and adoption services. The Family Law Facilitator Program assists self-represented parties with case filing, form selection and review, explanation of court procedure, referrals, and links to additional resources.
King County Superior Court Information for Self-Represented Parties
View information for parties without an attorney in King County Superior Court, including a handbook and video on how to represent yourself in court.
King County Superior Court Mandatory Arbitration
View information about mandatory arbitration for civil cases involving money damages in the amount of less than $50,000, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial. Links to rules and forms are included.
King County Victim Help
The King County Prosecutor's Office offers information about resources and services available to crime victims, victims' compensation, case status notification, and restitution. Links to information about victims' rights are in the left column.
King County Will Repository
View information about the King County Will Repository, a safe place to store your will in the Superior Court Clerk's Office. Links to forms are included. A nominal fee is required.
Kirkland Teen Traffic Court
View information about Kirkland Teen Traffic Court, an alternative traffic court program for teen offenders staffed by teen volunteers that can lead to dismissal of charges.
Lake Forest Park Municipal Court Domestic Violence and Protective Order Information
View information about protective orders in Lake Forest Park Municipal Court, and contact information for the Lake Forest Park Domestic Violence Advocate.
Renton Municipal Court Domestic Violence and Protection Order Information
View information about the Renton Domestic Violence Victim Advocate and domestic violence protection orders in Renton Municipal Court.
SeaTac Municipal Court Infraction Information
View information about traffic and parking infractions in SeaTac Municipal Court, with links to online and mail requests for a mitigation or contest hearing.
SeaTac Municipal Court Protection Orders
View information about domestic violence protection orders and anti-harassment orders in SeaTac Municipal Court, with links to additional information in Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese languages.
SeaTac Municipal Court Red Light Camera Ticket Information
View information about red light camera tickets in SeaTac Municipal Court, including links to view photos and a video of the offense, request a mitigation or contest hearing, or make a payment.
Seattle Landlord-Tenant Information
View information about Seattle landlord-tenant matters, including eviction procedures and owner and tenant rights.
Seattle Municipal Court Domestic Violence Information
View information from the Seattle City Attorney's Office about domestic violence procedures in Seattle Municipal Court, with links to community and police department resources, safety planning, and prevention.
Seattle Municipal Court Hearings
View instructions for requesting a mitigation or contested hearing in person or by mail, rescheduling a hearing, or handling a missed hearing in Seattle Municipal Court.
Seattle Municipal Court Programs and Services
View information about Seattle Municipal Court programs and services, including Veterans Treatment Court, Mental Health Court, Community Court, Youth Traffic Court, domestic violence procedures and protection orders, expungement and vacation of records, probation, electronic monitoring, and license reinstatement.
Seattle Municipal Court Self-Representation
View information for parties representing themselves in Seattle Municipal Court.
Seattle Municipal Court Victim/Witness Information
The Seattle City Attorney's Office provides crime victims and witnesses with information about the criminal justice process, restitution, victim impact statements, and victims' compensation.
Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Youth Court
View information about Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Youth Court, an alternative traffic court program for offenders aged 16-17 staffed by teen volunteers that can lead to dismissal of charges.
Tukwila Municipal Court Jail Alternatives
Learn about Tukwila Municipal Court jail alternative programs to avoid incarceration.
Tukwila Municipal Court Relicensing Support Program
View information about having your license reinstated in Tukwila Municipal Court.
Kitsap County - Courts Self Help Resources
Bainbridge Island Municipal Court Protection Orders
View information about protection orders in Bainbridge Island Municipal Court, with links to forms, additional information, advocacy services, and additional resources.
Bremerton Municipal Court Protection Orders
View information about civil protection orders in Bremerton Municipal Court, with links to forms and instructions.
Kitsap County Courthouse Facilitators
Kitsap County Courthouse Facilitators provide assistance to self-represented parties in family law cases, including explanation of court procedure and selection and review of forms. Links to parenting classes, a child support calculator, family forms and instructions, and additional online resources are provided.
Kitsap County Drug Courts
View information about Kitsap County Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration, and can lead to dismissal of charges for some offenders with substance abuse problems.
Kitsap County Juvenile Record Sealing
View information about sealing and destruction of juvenile records in Kitsap County.
Kitsap County Superior Court Domestic Violence Information and Resources
View information about domestic violence protection orders, safety tips for women, and resources for domestic violence victims in Kitsap County. Vulnerable Adult protection order forms are also provided.
Kitsap County Superior Court Information
Kitsap County Superior Court provides information about family law cases and services, including child support modification and parenting classes; guardian ad litem rosters for probate and domestic relations; arbitration and a roster of arbitrators; transcript requests, no-contact orders, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Kitsap County Superior Court Local Rules
View the local rules of Kitsap County Superior Court.
Kitsap County Superior Court Self-Representation
View information for parties representing themselves in Kitsap County Superior Court civil cases.
Kitsap County Youth Court
View information about Kitsap County Youth Court, a diversion program for young offenders staffed by teen volunteers.
Kitsap District Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Kitsap County District Court, including general information, no-contact orders, infractions, civil and small claims cases, and probation.
Poulsbo Municipal Court Protection Orders
View information about protection orders in Poulsbo Municipal Court, including types of orders, forms and instructions, modification of no-contact orders, and domestic violence and sexual assault victim resources.
Kittitas County - Courts Self Help Resources
Kittitas County Superior Court Guardian ad Litem Information
View information about guardians ad litem in Kittitas County Superior Court, including appointment procedures by case type.
Lower Kittitas County District Court Infractions
View information about infractions in Lower Kittitas County District Court, including how to respond, failure to appear, payments, and deferrals. Links to time payment application, deferral request by mail, mitigation hearing or contested hearing by mail, and request to vacate judgment forms are included.
Lower Kittitas County District Court Local Rules
View the local rules of Lower Kittitas County District Court.
Upper Kittitas County District Court Misdemeanors and Infractions
View information about misdemeanors and infractions in Upper Kittitas County District Court, including infraction responses and payments, mitigation or contested hearings with forms, deferrals with forms, and failure to appear.
Upper Kittitas County District Court Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Upper Kittitas County District Court, including who can sue and be sued, cost, procedure, appeal, and collecting a judgment.
Klickitat County - Courts Self Help Resources
Klickitat County District Court Adult Probation
View information about adult probation programs in Klickitat County District Court, including home monitoring, community restitution, drug diversion, and deferred prosecution.
Klickitat County Juvenile Diversion
View information about the diversion program in Klickitat County Superior Court Juvenile Department.
West Klickitat County District Court Protection Orders
View information about protection orders in West Klickitat County District Court, including anti-harassment orders and domestic violence protection orders.
West Klickitat County District Court Small Claims
View information small claims cases in West Klickitat County District Court.
Lewis County - Courts Self Help Resources
Chehalis Municipal Court Criminal and Infraction Procedures
Chehalis Municipal Court provides an overview of judicial procedures for criminal and traffic offenses.
Lewis County District Court Information
View information about types of cases heard in Lewis County District Court, including anti-harassment, name change, criminal, civil, small claims, vehicle impound, and infractions. Links to forms are included.
Lewis County Juvenile Court Programs and Services
Lewis County Juvenile Court offers a variety of alternative adjudication programs for youth, including Juvenile Recovery Court, diversion, deferred prosecution, and therapeutic options.
Lewis County Juvenile Court Record Sealing and Destruction
View information about sealing and destruction of of juvenile records in Lewis County, including eligibility criteria and links to forms.
Lewis County Superior Court Domestic Violence Protection Orders
View information about domestic violence protection orders in Lewis County Superior Court, including eligibility, procedure, and consequences of violation.
Napavine Municipal Court Self-Representation
View information about representing yourself in Napavine Municipal Court.
Lincoln County - Courts Self Help Resources
Lincoln County District Court Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Lincoln County District Court, including who can sue, cost, starting a case, trial, appeal, and collecting a judgment.
Lincoln County Superior Court Procedures
View information about procedures in Lincoln County Superior Court, including how to check on the status of a case, request copies of documents, and make court appearances by telephone.
Mason County - Courts Self Help Resources
Mason County Prosecutor Office Information
View information about the Mason County Prosecutor's Office, including paternity and child support hearing assistance, legal representation, and the Crime Victim Program. Links are in the left column.
Mason County Protection Orders
View information about no-contact, anti-harassment, domestic violence protection, and restraining orders in Mason County Superior Court. Descriptions of orders, instructions on how to obtain, and where to file are included.
Mason County Superior Court Drug Court
Information is available on the Drug Court in Mason County, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems.
Mason County Superior Court Services
View information about services offered by Mason County Superior Court, including arbitration, mediation, transcripts, and parenting seminars.
Shelton Municipal Court Criminal Information
View information about criminal cases in Shelton Municipal Court, including court procedure, constitutional rights, DUI procedure, deferred prosecution, vacation of convictions, and appeals.
Shelton Municipal Court Infraction Procedure
View information about infraction procedure in Shelton Municipal Court, including mitigation and contested hearings, use of attorneys, driving records, failure to respond, liability insurance tickets, and an online form to submit a written statement instead of appearing at the hearing.
Okanogan County - Courts Self Help Resources
Okanogan County District Court Criminal Charges
View answers to frequently asked questions about criminal charges in Okanogan County District Court, including arraignment, access to attorneys, pleas, jail alternatives, and fine payments.
Okanogan County District Court Infraction Information
Answers to frequently asked questions about traffic infractions in Okanogan County District Court are provided, including a link to necessary forms.
Okanogan County District Court Name Changes
View information about name change proceedings in Okanogan County District Court, including how to file, required documents and notifications, hearing procedure, and a link to forms.
Okanogan County District Court Protection Orders
Protection order information for Okanogan County is provided, including domestic violence orders for protection, anti-harassment orders, and domestic violence no-contact orders. Links to forms are provided.
Okanogan County District Court Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Okanogan County District Court, including how to file, service of process, settlement, use of attorneys, trial procedure, and collecting a judgment.
Okanogan County Family Law Facilitator
The Okanogan County Family Law Facilitator provides assistance to self-represented parties in family law cases, including a review of forms, an explanation of court procedures, scheduling of hearings, and referrals to other agencies. Links to forms, classes, mediation, and a self-representation brochure are provided.
Okanogan County Juvenile Diversion
View information about the Okanogan County Community Accountability Board diversion program for juvenile offenders.
Pend Oreille County - Courts Self Help Resources
Pend Oreille County District Court Criminal Procedure
View information about criminal procedure in Pend Oreille County District Court, including an overview of the criminal process, and a public defender application.
Pend Oreille County District Court Infractions
Pend Oreille County District Court offers information about how to contest, mitigate, or defer an infraction (non-criminal offense).
Pend Oreille County District Court Name Changes
Name change procedural information is provided by Pend Oreille County District Court.
Pend Oreille County District Court Small Claims
Pend Oreille County District Court provides information about small claims cases, including monetary limits, preparation and procedural assistance, and links to additional online resources.
Pend Oreille County Family Law Court Facilitator
The Pend Oreille County Family Law Court Facilitator provides assistance to self-represented parties in family law cases, including explanation of court procedures, provision and review of forms, hearing scheduling, child support calculation, help with protection orders, and referrals to other agencies.
Pend Oreille County Juvenile Diversion
The juvenile diversion program in Pend Oreille County offers an alternative to criminal conviction for some juveniles charged with non-felony offenses.
Pend Oreille County Protection Orders
View information about protection orders for adults and children in Pend Oreille County.
Pend Oreille County Superior Court Guardianship Information
View information about establishing guardianships in Pend Oreille County Superior Court, including training and petition forms.
Pierce County - Courts Self Help Resources
Bonney Lake Domestic Violence Information
View information about domestic violence services and resources in Bonney Lake, including how to apply for a protection order.
Bonney Lake Municipal Court Citations
View information about traffic, parking, and criminal citations in Bonney Lake Municipal Court, including payment options, appearances, electronic hearings, contested and mitigation hearings, failure to respond, and license renewals.
Buckley Municipal Court Information
View information about criminal citations, infractions, hearings, dismissible infractions, payments, and how to quash a warrant in Buckley Municipal Court.
Fife Municipal Court Criminal Misdemeanors
View answers to frequently asked questions about criminal misdemeanors in Fife Municipal Court, including types of offenses, hearings, procedure, and use of attorneys. Links to public defender forms application forms are provided.
Fife Municipal Court Traffic Infractions
View information about traffic infractions in Fife Municipal Court, including how to respond, procedure, mitigation and contested hearings, deferred findings, driving records, liability insurance tickets, correction notices, and payments.
Gig Harbor Municipal Court Domestic Violence Information
View information for victims of domestic violence in Gig Harbor.
Gig Harbor Municipal Court Self Representation
View information for parties representing themselves in Gig Harbor Municipal Court, including court rules, arraignments, pleas, hearings, and discovery.
Gig Harbor Municipal Court Traffic and Civil Infraction Information
View the information about traffic and civil infraction procedures in Gig Harbor Municipal Court, including mitigation and contested hearings, failure to appear, and show cause hearings.
Lakewood Municipal Court Domestic Violence Orders of Protection
View information about Domestic Violence Orders of Protection in Lakewood, including what the order can do, qualification criteria, where and how to get an order, and what happens after the petition is filed.
Lakewood Municipal Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions in Lakewood Municipal Court, including court dates, fine payments, license suspension, vehicle impounds, tickets, expunging and vacating criminal records, and appeals.
Lakewood Municipal Court Traffic Violations
View information about traffic violations in Lakewood Municipal Court, including payments, mitigation and contested hearing requests, photo enforcement tickets, and distracted driving tickets.
Milton Municipal Court Criminal Misdemeanors
View answers to frequently asked questions about criminal misdemeanors in Milton Municipal Court, including types of offenses, court procedure, hearing dates, and use of attorneys.
Milton Municipal Court Traffic Infractions
View answers to frequently asked questions about traffic infractions in Milton Municipal Court, including procedure, mitigation and contested hearings, deferred findings, use of attorneys, driving records, insurance tickets, correction notices, and appeals.
Pierce County Criminal Procedure
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office offers information about the criminal justice process.
Pierce County District Court Case Types and Procedures
View information about Pierce County District Court case types and procedures, including anti-harassment and stalking protection orders, small claims, misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, name changes, toll violations, traffic and non-traffic infractions, and vehicle impounds.
Pierce County District Court Glossary
View a glossary of legal terms from Pierce County District Court.
Pierce County District Court Online Services
View information about online infraction hearing requests and online case initiation interviews for anti-harassment, name change, and small claims cases in Pierce County District Court.
Pierce County District Court Services
View information about services provided by Pierce County District Court, including name changes, record requests, small claims filing, protection orders, infraction hearings and scheduling, payments, and how to quash a warrant.
Pierce County Domestic Violence Help
The Crystal Judson Family Justice Center provides victims of domestic violence with information, safety planning, housing, counseling, legal support, child support help, assistance with protection orders, and additional resources.
Pierce County Family Court Information
View information about family law matters in Pierce County Superior Court, including available resources, procedural instructions, guardians ad litem, case scheduling, and parenting classes.
Pierce County Family Law Resources
Find online guides for Pierce County Superior Court family law and related proceedings, including child support, divorce, custody, domestic violence protection orders, and paternity.
Pierce County Juvenile Court Adoption Information
View information on adoption procedures in Pierce County Juvenile Court, including the court process, self-represented parties, and a link to the referral contract form.
Pierce County Juvenile Court Diversion
Diversion programs for juvenile offenders in Pierce County offer alternative processing to convictions in Juvenile Court.
Pierce County Juvenile Court Services
Services offered by Pierce County Juvenile Court include reinstatement of driving privileges, lifting of sex offender registration, emancipation, and anti-harassment petitions for minors.
Pierce County Law Library
View information about the Pierce County Law Library, including location, hours, an online catalog, available materials and services, and links to additional online research resources.
Pierce County Superior Court Alternative Dispute Resolution
View information about alternative dispute resolution in Pierce County, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial, with links to detailed information about types of mediation and arbitration, Dispute Resolution Centers, and a roster of providers.
Pierce County Superior Court Criminal Court
View information about felony and misdemeanor charges in Pierce County Superior Court.
Pierce County Superior Court Telephonic and Video Appearances
View instructions for making your court appearance by telephone in some types of hearings in Pierce County Superior Court. A nominal fee applies.
Pierce County Superior Court Therapeutic Courts
View information about Pierce County Felony Drug Court, Family Recovery Court, and Felony Mental Health Court.
Puyallup Municipal Court Criminal Hearings
View descriptions of the different types of criminal hearings that take place in Puyallup Municipal Court.
Puyallup Municipal Court Traffic Infractions
View information about traffic infractions in Puyallup Municipal Court, including contested and mitigation hearings and deferred findings.
Tacoma Municipal Court Criminal Cases
View information about criminal cases in Tacoma Municipal Court, including rights of the accused, use of attorneys, criminal process, consequences of failure to appear, and how to quash a warrant.
Tacoma Municipal Court Infractions
View information about traffic and parking infractions in Tacoma Municipal Court, including mitigation and contested hearings, court dates, and failure to appear or respond.
San Juan County - Courts Self Help Resources
San Juan County Child Support Information
View information about child support from the San Juan Prosecuting Attorney's Office, including paternity establishment, support modification, and enforcement.
San Juan County District Court Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in San Juan County District Court, including how to file, types of cases, and collecting a judgment.
San Juan County Juvenile Court Services
View information about services offered by the San Juan County Juvenile Court, including At-Risk Youth, Child in Need of Services, dependency, diversion, emancipation, probation, and truancy programs.
San Juan County Superior Court Family Law Resources
View information about San Juan County Superior Court parenting classes and rosters of family law mediators and guardians ad litem. Links are in the left column.
San Juan County Superior Court Local Rules
View the local rules of San Juan County Superior Court.
Skagit County - Courts Self Help Resources
Burlington Municipal Court Traffic Infractions
View instructions for handling traffic infraction tickets in Burlington Municipal Court.
Skagit County Criminal Procedure
View information about the criminal justice process from the Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
Skagit County District Court DUI Information
View information about DUI cases in Skagit County District Court, including deferred prosecution.
Skagit County District Court Infraction Information
View information about Skagit County District Court infractions, including how to respond, mitigation and contested hearings, use of attorneys, driving records, insurance tickets, deferred findings, an payments. A link to an online form to request a mitigation or contested hearing is in the upper right corner.
Skagit County District Court Local Rules
View the local rules of Skagit County District Court.
Skagit County Family Law Facilitators
The Skagit County Family Law Facilitators provide assistance to self-represented parties in family law cases. Information for scheduling appointments and online payment is available.
Skagit County Family Support Information
View information about family support from the Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney's Family Support Division, including paternity establishment, support modification, and enforcement.
Skagit County Juvenile Court Services and Programs
VIew information about Skagit County juvenile court services, including At-Risk Youth, Child in Need of Services, truancy, and diversion programs.
Skagit County Protection Orders
View information about types of protection orders available in Skagit County, how to obtain them, and helpful contacts and links.
Skagit County Superior Court Arbitrators
View a list of Skagit County Superior Court arbitrators and the types of cases they accept.
Skagit County Superior Court Family Law Mediators
View a list of Skagit County Superior Court family law mediators, with contact information and links to their websites.
Skagit County Superior Court Juvenile Probation
View information about Skagit County Superior Court Juvenile probation programs, including sex offender and chemical dependency alternatives.
Skagit County Superior Court Self-Representation
View information for parties representing themselves in civil cases in Skagit County Superior Court, including how to start or defend an action, definitions, tips for court appearances, and links to additional resources.
Skamania County - Courts Self Help Resources
Skamania County Criminal Procedure
View answers to frequently asked questions about criminal procedure for defendants, victims, witnesses, and the public, from the Skamania County Prosecutor.
Skamania County Superior Court Juvenile Diversion
View information about juvenile diversion programs in Skamania County Superior Court.
Skamania County Superior Court Juvenile Probation
View information about Skamania County Superior Court juvenile probation, including deferred, sex offender, and chemical dependency disposition alternatives.
Skamania County Superior Court Juvenile Record Sealing and Destruction
View information about having juvenile records sealed and destroyed in Skamania County Superior Court.
Skamania County Will Repository
View information about the Skamania County Will Repository, a safe place to store your will in the Superior Court Clerk's Office. A link to the form is included. A nominal fee is required.
Snohomish County - Courts Self Help Resources
Everett Municipal Court Criminal Tickets
View information about criminal ticket procedures in Everett Municipal Court, including arraignment, jury or bench trial, review hearings, and warrants.
Everett Municipal Court Parking Tickets
View information about parking ticket procedures in Everett Municipal Court, including payment, contesting a ticket, and court dates.
Everett Municipal Court Traffic Tickets
View information about traffic ticket procedures in Everett Municipal Court, including contested and mitigation hearings, failure to respond, and payments.
Lynnwood Municipal Court Conviction Vacation and Expungement
View information about vacating misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor convictions, and expungement of non-conviction records in Lynnwood Municipal Court, with links to forms.
Lynnwood Municipal Court Criminal Procedures
View information about criminal procedures in Lynnwood Municipal Court, including arraignment, defendant rights, use of attorneys, pleas, and failure to appear. Links to forms are provided.
Lynnwood Municipal Court Domestic Violence Resources and Information
View information about domestic violence in Lynnwood, with links to helpful resources
Lynnwood Municipal Court Infractions
View information about infraction procedures in Lynnwood Municipal Court, including how to respond, driving records, payments, contested and mitigation hearings, deferrals, use of attorneys, payments, and appeals. Links to forms are provided.
Lynnwood Municipal Court Local Rules
View the local rules of Lynnwood Municipal Court.
Lynnwood Municipal Court Photo Enforcement
View information about photo enforcement in Lynnwood Municipal Court, including how to respond, appeal, and fine payment. Links to forms are provided.
Snohomish County Alternative Dispute Resolution
The Snohomish County Bar Association provides mediation, arbitration, and other services that can help parties resolve disputes without going to court. A list of mediators is included.
Snohomish County Criminal Procedure
View Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office answers to frequently asked questions for crime victims, witnesses, defendants, and the general public. Topics include types of cases, restraining and protection orders, court dates, arraignment, and warrants.
Snohomish County District Court Mental Health Court
View information about Snohomish County Mental Health Court, a program of District Court that can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with mental health problems.
Snohomish County District Court Name Changes
View instructions for legal name changes in Snohomish County District Court, including links to applicable forms.
Snohomish County District Court Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Snohomish County District Court, including who can sue and be sued, filing a claim, serving notice, trial procedure, dispute resolution services, use of attorneys, and collecting a judgment.
Snohomish County District Court Traffic Infractions
View information about traffic infraction procedures in Snohomish County District Court, including how to respond, deferred findings, mitigation and contested hearings, discovery, and identity challenge hearings. Forms to request a contested or mitigation hearing are provided.
Snohomish County Domestic Violence Help
Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, shelter and housing, legal advocacy, support groups, information about protective orders, education, and other resources for victims of domestic violence in Snohomish County.
Snohomish County Domestic Violence Resources
View resources for victims of domestic violence in Snohomish County, including information about domestic violence and child abuse, information about protection orders and how to get one, and links to community and legal resources.
Snohomish County Family Law Facilitator
The Snohomish County Family Law Facilitator provides assistance to self-represented parties in family law cases, including an explanation of court procedures, help with forms and hearing schedules, child support calculation, and referrals to other agencies.
Snohomish County Juvenile Court Information
View information about access to Snohomish County Juvenile Court case information, sealing of juvenile offender and diversion records, how to set or change hearings, and emancipation.
Snohomish County Juvenile Court Services and Programs
View information on Snohomish County Juvenile Court services, including At-Risk Youth, detention, Juvenile Dependency Court, Juvenile Treatment Courts, probation, and truancy programs.
Snohomish County Law Library
View information about the Snohomish County Law Library, including location, hours, available materials and services, and a link to online legal research resources.
Snohomish County Superior Court Adult Drug Court
View information about Snohomish County Superior Court Adult Drug Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some non-violent felony offenders with substance abuse problems. Application instructions and forms are included.
Snohomish County Superior Court Family Drug Court
View information about Snohomish County Family Drug Treatment Court, which provides chemical dependency treatment and parenting education to help parents with substance abuse problems in dependency cases. Links to forms and a participant handbook are included.
Snohomish County Superior Court Local Rules
View the local rules of the Snohomish County Superior Court.
Snohomish County Superior Court Services
View information about services available for Snohomish County Superior Court actions, including mandatory civil arbitration with a roster of arbitrators, a roster of confidential intermediaries, parenting seminars, guardians ad litem wit a roster of guardians, and guardianships for incapacitated individuals.
Spokane County - Courts Self Help Resources
Cheney Municipal Court Continuance Request
View instructions for requesting a continuance of your hearing in Cheney Municipal Court. A link to the required order form is provided.
Cheney Municipal Court No-Contact Order Motion to Rescind
View information about motions to rescind a no-contact order in Cheney Municipal Court. Links to the motion form and instructions are provided.
Cheney Municipal Court Probation
View information about Cheney Municipal Court probation programs and services, including restitution, continuance for dismissal, deferred prosecution, electronic monitoring, and more.
Cheney Municipal Court Youth Court
View information about Cheney Youth Court, a diversion program for young offenders staffed by teen volunteers.
Spokane County DUI Court
View information about Spokane County DUI Intensive Supervision Therapeutic Court, a program of District Court that can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some DUI offenders.
Spokane County District Court Failure to Respond or Appear Reconsideration
Submit an online form to request reconsideration of failure to appear for a hearing or timely response to a citation in Spokane County District Court.
Spokane County District Court Traffic Case Information
View information about traffic ticket and infraction cases in Spokane County District Court, including deferral, mitigation, traffic school, and relicensing.
Spokane County Juvenile Court Detention Alternatives
View information about Spokane County Juvenile Court alternatives to detention, including community service, electronic monitoring, evening reporting, and other diversion programs which can result in no conviction and sealed or destroyed records for juveniles who complete required conditions.
Spokane County Juvenile Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Spokane County Juvenile Court services, including special advocates, guardians ad litem, detention issues, and legal representation.
Spokane County Juvenile Court Non-Offender Information
View information about Juvenile Court services, including for At-Risk Youth, Child in Need of Services, and truancy assistance.
Spokane County Juvenile Court Record Sealing and Destruction
View information about sealing and destruction of Spokane County juvenile records, including a request form.
Spokane County Law Library
View information about the Spokane County Law Library, including location, hours, available services and materials, an online catalog, and links to additional online research resources.
Spokane County Mental Health Court
View information about the Spokane County Mental Health Therapeutic Court, a program of District Court that can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some misdemeanor offenders with mental health problems. A link to the defendant handbook is included.
Spokane County Minor and Sealed Name Changes
View information about minor name change and sealed domestic violence name change procedures in Spokane County Superior Court, with a link to forms.
Spokane County Protection Orders
View information about protection orders in Spokane County, including types of orders and how to obtain them.
Spokane County Superior Court Adoption Information
View information about adoption procedures in Spokane County Superior Court, including requirements, records, and confidential intermediaries.
Spokane County Superior Court Adult Felony Therapeutic Courts
View information about the Spokane County Behavioral Health Adult Felony Therapeutic Drug Court, Co-Occurring Disorders Docket, and Mental Health Court, programs of Superior Court that can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems and mental health problems.
Spokane County Superior Court Family Court Information
View information about family law matters in Spokane County Superior Court, including Family Court instructions for parties representing themselves, the Court House Facilitator who provides assistance with forms and procedure, the Family Court Coordinator who oversees calendaring and event coordination, guardian ad litem information, mediation services, answers to frequently asked questions, and a video about dissolution of marriage.
Spokane County Superior Court Guardianship
View information about guardianships and guardians ad litem in Spokane County Superior Court, with links to forms and answers to frequently asked questions.
Spokane County Superior Court Mandatory Arbitration
View information about civil case arbitration in Spokane County Superior Court, with links to forms, a directory of arbitrators, and additional online resources.
Spokane County Superior Court Probate, Wills, Trusts, and Guardianship
View information about probate, wills, trusts, and guardianships in Spokane County Superior Court, with links to forms and additional online resources.
Spokane County Veterans Court
View information about Spokane County Veterans Enhanced Treatment Court, a program of District Court that can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some veterans with mental health and/or substance abuse problems who are charged with misdemeanors or gross misdemeanors.
Spokane Municipal Court Hearings
View information about types of hearings in Spokane Municipal Court, including criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, traffic, parking, code violation, red light photo tickets, and towing/impound.
Spokane Municipal Court Therapeutic Courts
View information about Community Court, Mental Health Court, and Veterans Court, programs of Spokane Municipal Court that can provide social services, monitoring, and treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
Spokane Municipal Court Traffic and Criminal Responses
View information about how to respond to a traffic or criminal ticket in Spokane Municipal Court, including setting a hearing date, rescheduling a hearing, and consequences of missing a hearing date.
Stevens County - Courts Self Help Resources
Stevens County District Court Anti-Harassment Information
View Stevens County District Court information for victims of harassment, including how to obtain an anti-harassment order.
Stevens County District Court Civil and Small Claims
View monetary limits for civil cases in Stevens County District Court, and information about small claims cases, including how to start a case, service of notice, settlement, trial procedure, and collecting a judgment. A link to the small claims form is provided.
Stevens County District Court Infractions
View information about traffic and non-traffic infractions in Stevens County District Court, including mitigation and contested hearings, use of attorneys, driving records, and payments.
Thurston County - Courts Self Help Resources
Lacey Violations Bureau Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Lacey Violations Bureau, including how to respond to a ticket, payments, hearings, and community service.
Olympia Municipal Court Criminal and Traffic Procedures
View information about criminal and infraction procedures in Olympia Municipal Court, including infraction mitigation and contested hearings, traffic deferrals, and failure to respond.
Thurston County District Court Anti-Harassment Information
View information about anti-harassment orders in Thurston County District Court, with definitions and instructions for obtaining an order.
Thurston County District Court Mental Health and Veterans Court
View information about Thurston County Mental Health and Veterans Court, a program of District Court that can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with mental health problems.
Thurston County District Court Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Thurston County District Court, including who can sue and be sued, how to start a case, settlement, mediation, trial procedure, and collecting a judgment. A sample claim form is provided.
Thurston County District Court Traffic Infractions and Deferrals
View information on traffic infractions in Thurston County District Court, including how to respond, contested and mitigation hearings, driving records, insurance tickets, payments, failure to appear, and deferrals including how to request a deferral and a link to the request form.
Thurston County Family & Juvenile Court Local Rules
View the local rules of Thurston County Family & Juvenile Court.
Thurston County Family & Juvenile Court Self-Representation
View information for parties representing themselves in Thurston County Family & Juvenile Court, including forms, procedural information, and scheduling guidance.
Thurston County Family Court Facilitator
The Thurston County Family Court Facilitator provides assistance to self-represented parties in family law cases, including information about court procedures, identifying and completing forms, scheduling hearings, child support computation, and referrals to community resources.
Thurston County Family Law Programs and Services
View information about Thurston County Family Law programs and services including dissolution, orientation, parenting seminar, mediation with a link to the mediator panel, settlement conference, parenting plans, child support resources, non-parental custody, the Family Court Investigator, and guardians ad litem.
Thurston County Family Law Self Help
View instructions and checklists of required forms for filing family law matters in Thurston County.
Thurston County Family Recovery Court
View information about Thurston County Family Recovery Court, an alternative to the dependency court system for parents with substance abuse problems.
Thurston County Juvenile Court Information
View information about Thurston County Juvenile Court, including a chart of the court process; rights and responsibilities; answers to frequently asked questions; civil programs including At-Risk Youth, Child in Need of Services, emancipation, and truancy; detention services; probation services including counseling programs, destruction and sealing of records, and restoration of driving privileges; and the Parent Pay program.
Thurston County Juvenile Diversion
View information about the Thurston County juvenile diversion program, an alternative to the formal court system for some juvenile offenders.
Thurston County Mediation
The Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County provides mediation services that can help parties resolve disputes without going to court.
Thurston County Superior Court Arbitration
View information about mandatory arbitration in Thurston County Superior Court civil cases, including monetary limits, forms, and a link to a roster of arbitrators.
Thurston County Superior Court DUI/Drug Court
View information about Thurston County Superior Court DUI/Drug Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some non-violent felony offenders with substance abuse problems.
Thurston County Superior Court Protection Orders
View information about domestic violence, sexual assault, anti-harassment, stalking, and vulnerable adult/elder protection orders in Thurston County, including explanations of the types of orders and how to get them.
Tumwater Violations Division Infraction Procedures
View information about infraction procedures in Tumwater Violations Division, including how to respond, payments, mitigation and contested hearings, and deferred findings.
Yelm Municipal Court Criminal Procedures
View information about criminal procedures in Yelm Municipal Court, including arraignment, trials, Public Defender, failure to appear, and appeals.
Yelm Municipal Court Traffic Infraction Procedures
View information about traffic infraction procedures in Yelm Municipal Court, including how to respond, mitigation and contested hearings, deferred findings, reduced violations, failure to respond, and appeals.
Wahkiakum County - Courts Self Help Resources
Wahkiakum County Superior Court Divorce by Mail
View instructions for filing a divorce by mail in Wahkiakum County Superior Court, including required local forms.
Walla Walla County - Courts Self Help Resources
Walla Walla County District Court Civil Cases
View information about civil cases in Walla Walla County District Court, including name changes, anti-harassment orders, and small claims.
Walla Walla County District Court Traffic Infractions
View information about traffic infraction cases in Walla Walla County District Court, including mitigation and contested hearings, payments, and deferred findings.
Walla Walla County Superior Court Self-Representation
View information for self-represented parties in civil cases in Walla Walla County Superior Court, including how to start and defend an action, a glossary of terms, and links to online research resources.
Whatcom County - Courts Self Help Resources
Bellingham Municipal Court Criminal Cases
View information about misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases in Bellingham Municipal Court, including types of offenses, court procedure, warrants, diversion, deferred prosecution, no-contact and anti-harassment orders, and help for victims.
Bellingham Municipal Court Infractions
View information about infractions in Bellingham Municipal Court, including payments, deferred findings, mitigation and contested hearings, and failure to appear. A link to an online mitigation request is included.
Bellingham Municipal Court Programs
View information about Bellingham Municipal Court programs, including domestic violence court, jail alternatives, deferred findings, and mental health court.
Blaine Municipal Court Infractions
View information about infractions in Blaine Municipal Court, including payments, mitigation and contested hearings, use of attorneys, appeals, driving records, and failure to respond.
Ferndale Municipal Court Criminal Tickets
Information on criminal tickets in Ferndale Municipal Court is provided.
Ferndale Municipal Court Traffic Tickets
Traffic ticket information, including payments, deferred findings, and insurance tickets, is available.
Whatcom County Court Facilitators
Whatcom County Court Facilitators provide assistance to self-represented parties in family law cases, including identifying and completing forms, explanation of court procedures, scheduling of hearings, and referrals to other agencies.
Whatcom County District Court Civil and Small Claims Procedures
View procedural information for civil and small claims cases in Whatcom County District Court.
Whatcom County District Court Criminal Rules
View local rules for use in Whatcom County District Court criminal proceedings.
Whatcom County District Court Name Changes
View information about adult and minor name changes in Whatcom County District Court, including filing instructions and a link to the petition form.
Whatcom County Drug Court
View information about Whatcom County Drug Court, a program of Superior Court that can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems.
Whatcom County Juvenile Court Probation
View information about probation programs and services in Whatcom County Juvenile Court, including community supervision and deferred disposition.
Whatcom County Juvenile Court Record Sealing and Destruction
View information about sealing and destruction of juvenile court records in Whatcom County.
Whatcom County Juvenile Court Services and Programs
View information about Whatcom County Juvenile Court services and programs, including diversion, classes, workshops, truancy, restitution, and victim assistance.
Whatcom County Law Library
View information about the Whatcom County Law Library, including location, available materials and services, an online catalog, and links to legal research resources.
Whatcom County Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Support
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County provides a 24-hour hotline, support groups, shelter, crisis intervention, and advocacy including legal, medical, and social services.
Whatcom County Superior Court Arbitration
View information about mandatory arbitration in Whatcom County Superior Court civil cases, including a roster of arbitrators.
Whatcom County Superior Court Family Law Mediation
View information about mandatory mediation in Whatcom County Superior Court family law cases, including a link to the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center and a roster of mediators.
Whatcom County Superior Court Guardian ad Litem Information
View information about guardians ad litem in Whatcom County Superior Court, including types of cases, policies, guidelines, and forms.
Whatcom County Superior Court Local Rules
View the local rules of Whatcom County Superior Court.
Whatcom County Superior Court Parenting Coordinator
View information about the Whatcom County Superior Court Parenting Coordinator Program, which can help parties resolve parenting plan and other child-related disputes without court intervention. Policies, forms, and a roster of coordinators are included.
Whatcom County Superior Court Protection Orders
View information about the types of protection orders available in Whatcom County Superior Court and steps for obtaining an order.
Whatcom County Teen Court
View information about Whatcom County Teen Court, a diversion program for young offenders staffed by teen volunteers.
Whitman County - Courts Self Help Resources
Whitman County District Court Criminal Case Procedures
View information about arraignments and other criminal case procedures in Whitman County District Court, including defendant rights, use of attorneys, pleas, probation, jail alternatives, and suspended sentences.
Whitman County District Court Infractions
View information on infraction procedures in Whitman County District Court, how to respond, mitigation and contested hearing schedules, hearings by mail, deferrals with a link to the request form, use of attorneys, driving records, payments, insurance tickets, and appeals.
Whitman County Superior Court Local Rules
View the local rules for use in Whitman County Superior Court.
Whitman County Superior Court Self-Representation
View information for parties representing themselves in Whitman County Superior Court, including how to start and defend an action, a glossary of terms, and links to additional online resources.
Yakima County - Courts Self Help Resources
Yakima County Court Facilitator
The Yakima County Court Facilitator provides assistance to self-represented parties in family law cases, including explanation of court procedures, help with forms, and scheduling of hearings. See links in the left column for detailed information about child support and custody modification, dissolution, divorce orientation classes and schedules, legal separation, paternity, relocation, and mediation.
Yakima County DUI Court
View information about Yakima County DUI Court, a program of District Court that can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some DUI offenders, and may result in a reduction in charges.
Yakima County District Court Anti-Harassment Orders
View instructions for obtaining an anti-harassment order in Yakima County District Court, with links to required forms.
Yakima County District Court Missed Court Dates
View information for parties who have missed their court date in Yakima County District Court, including payments and bench warrants.
Yakima County District Court Name Changes
View instructions for filing adult and minor name changes in Yakima County District Court, with links to required forms.
Yakima County District Court Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Yakima County District Court, including who can sue and be sued, how to start a case, settlement, mediation, trial procedure, appeals, and collecting a judgment
Yakima County District Court Traffic Tickets
View information about traffic infractions in Yakima County District Court, including online requests for a mitigation hearing, contested hearing, or deferral.
Yakima County District Court Vacate a Conviction Record
View information about how to vacate misdemeanor convictions in Yakima County District Court, with a link to a packet including eligibility criteria, required steps, and forms.
Yakima County Drug Court
View information about Yakima County Drug Court, a program of Superior Court that can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some nonviolent felony offenders with substance abuse problems.
Yakima County Family Law Information
View information about family law matters in Yakima County Superior Court, including divorce, child custody, paternity support, parenting plans, contempt, and relocation. Links to general family law information, the Court Facilitator, and additional online resources are provided.
Yakima County Juvenile Court Truancy Information
View information about truancy cases in Yakima County Juvenile Court, with links to a truancy manual and applicable forms.
Yakima County Superior Court Minor Emancipation
View information about emancipation of minors in Yakima County Superior Court, including links to forms and rules.
Yakima County Superior Court Adoption Information
View information about adoption procedures in Yakima County Superior Court, including a list of confidential intermediaries, links to additional online resources, and a petition for non-identifying information.
Yakima County Superior Court Child Custody Modification
View Yakima County Superior Court information about child custody modification.
Yakima County Superior Court Child Support Information
View Yakima County Superior Court information about child support, including temporary and final orders, modification, visitation, and payments.
Yakima County Superior Court Children of Divorce Guidelines
View Yakima County Superior Court guidelines for children of divorcing parents suited to the minors' ages and needs.
Yakima County Superior Court Evictions
View information about eviction actions in Yakima County Superior Court, including filing instructions and links to additional online resources.
Yakima County Superior Court Guardianship Information
View an informational pamphlet for court-appointed guardians of incapacitated persons and their assets in Yakima County Superior Court.
Yakima County Superior Court Local Rules
View the local rules of Yakima County Superior Court.
Yakima County Superior Court Protection Orders
View information about protection orders in Yakima County Superior Court, including domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, anti-harassment, and vulnerable adult. Lists of required forms, links to the forms, and links to additional resources are provided.
Yakima County Superior Court Wills, Estates, Probate, and Guardianship
View information about wills, estates, probate, and guardianship of incapacitated persons in Yakima County Superior Court, including filing instructions and links to additional online resources.
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