Seattle Municipal Court

Seattle Municipal Court
King County Courthouse, Seattle
Established1891
JurisdictionSeattle, Washington
LocationSeattle, Washington
Composition methodSeven elected judges; five appointed magistrates
Authorised byConstitution of Washington
City of Seattle Charter
Appeals toKing County Superior Court
Websitehttps://www.seattle.gov/courts
Presiding Judge
CurrentlyFaye R. Chess
Assistant Presiding Judge
CurrentlyAndrea Chin

The Seattle Municipal Court is a city court of limited jurisdiction in King County, Washington. It was created in 1891 by the Washington State Legislature. The court handles misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, civil offenses, and infractions.

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