The Customer Service Counters at District Court (Room 239) are currently closed for in-person matters, except by appointment only.  Please call (253) 798-7487 or contact us through Live Chat below for assistance.

The Court will implement the following measures to minimize the number of people who need to come to the County-City Building.  Beginning Nov. 30, 2020 and until at least Jan.11, 2021,

• All court customer service counters will be closed for walk-up transactions, except by appointment only.
• All criminal and civil jury trials will be suspended.
• All traffic and other civil infractions will continue to be scheduled for virtual hearings. The Court will continue to accept Hearings by Mail. 
• Hearings for permanent anti-harassment orders will continue to be heard virtually. 
• The manner in which a hearing will be held (in person, telephonically, video/virtual, etc.) will be determined by the Court with full consideration of all recommended public health guidelines.
• District Court Probation services are modified such that all in-person probation appointments will be conducted telephonically and/or through an audio/video platform.
• The Court Resource Center (CRC) will be closed for walk-ins. Any of the CRC partners that continue to provide services at the CRC will be by appointment only.
• It is anticipated that staff in the Clerk’s Office will be available by telephone, mail will be received, and Live Chat will remain available.

**If you have an in-person hearing or appointment at the courthouse and are you are feeling sick or experiencing flu-like symptoms (such as a cough, fever or other respiratory problems) please contact customer service to reschedule.