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Snohomish County District Court - South Division
20520 68th Avenue W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Phone: 425-744-6800
Fax: 425-744-6820
Fax: 425-744-6820
The South Division of Snohomish County District Court also handles municipal court functions for Brier, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, and Woodway, except for traffic violations handled by Violations Bureaus in those municipalities.
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Snohomish County District Court Weekly Calendars
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Snohomish County District Court Forms
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Snohomish County District Court Records Request Form
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Pay Snohomish County District Court Fines and Fees
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Snohomish County Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Snohomish County Criminal Procedure
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Snohomish County District Court Mental Health Court
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Snohomish County District Court Name Changes
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Snohomish County District Court Small Claims
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Snohomish County District Court Traffic Infractions
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Snohomish County Domestic Violence Help
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Snohomish County Domestic Violence Resources
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Snohomish County Law Library
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Small Claims Court Information
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Court Rules
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Crime Victims' Compensation
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Criminal Record Sealing and Destruction
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Dispute Resolution Resources
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Domestic Violence Information
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Domestic Violence Resources
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Self-Help Information
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Therapeutic Courts
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Consumer Resources
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Court and Legal Answers
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Court Resources, Publications, and Reports
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Self-Help Resources and Links
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Senior Resources
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State Court Guide
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Snohomish County Lawyer Referral
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Snohomish County Public Defender
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Civil Legal Aid Information and Resources
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Public Defender Offices
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