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Spokane County Court Information

The first Spokane County Courthouse was built in 1895. In 1946, the courthouse was renovated, and a 4-story annex was added. The courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

There are multiple court locations in Spokane County, but the most commonly used locations are the locations of Superior Court and District Court.

Locations

Superior Court
Spokane County Courthouse
1116 W Broadway Avenue, 3rd Floor Annex
Spokane, WA 99260
509-477-5790

District Court
Public Safety Building
1100 W Mallon
Spokane, WA 99260
509-477-4770

Juvenile Court
902 N Adams St
Spokane, WA 99260
509-477-4742

Airway Heights Municipal Court
13120 W 13th Ave, 2nd Fl
Airway Heights, WA 99001
509-244-2773

Cheney Municipal Court
611 2nd St
Cheney, WA 99004
509-498-9231

Spokane Municipal Court
1100 W Mallon Ave
Spokane, WA 99260
509-625-4400

United States District Court
Eastern District of Washington
Thomas S. Foley United States Courthouse
920 West Riverside Ave, Room 840
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 458-3400

Clerk of Courts

The Spokane County Clerk has the responsibility of maintaining all records from the Superior Court. These cases involve criminal felonies, civil suits, and domestic relations cases. In addition, the Clerk is the Administrator of Court Records and the Financial Officer for the Courts. The Clerk also collects all fees and fines ordered through the court.

Timothy W. Fitzgerald
Clerk of the Superior Court
1116 W Broadway Avenue
Room 300
Spokane, WA 99260
509-477-2211

There is also a Clerk of District Court, who has similar responsibilities to the County Clerk of Superior Court.

Sherri Hansen
Clerk of District Court
Public Safety Building
1100 W Mallon
Spokane, WA 99260
509-477-2947

United States District Court

Spokane County is part of the Eastern District of Washington for the United States District Court. The Spokane division includes Adams, Chelan, Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Douglas, Garfield, Lincoln, Grant, Okanogan, Oreille, Spokane, Pend Oreille, Whitman, and Stevens Counties.

Stanley A. Bastian is the Chief United States District Judge. Sean F. McAvoy is the Clerk of Court/District Court Executive.

Superior Court

The Superior Court is the court of general jurisdiction in Washington. All felony cases are heard here, as are civil cases involving more than $75,000. The Superior Court also has jurisdiction for domestic relations, juveniles, probate, and appeals from District Court.. There are a total of 39 Superior Court Districts in Washington, and Spokane County is the 13th Judicial Department. Superior Court judges are elected to 4-year terms.

The Presiding Judge is elected to a 2-year term by the Superior Court judges. Eight Court Commissioners are also appointed by Superior Court judges.

District Court

The Spokane County District Court has limited jurisdiction. This Court handles traffic violations, criminal traffic citations, misdemeanor crimes, civil cases that involve less than $100,000, Small Claims cases, and name changes. Civil protection orders, such as domestic violence protection orders, are issued through District Court. District Court judges are elected to 4-year terms.

Municipal Court

Municipal Courts have limited jurisdiction over misdemeanors and infractions. These courts do not hear civil or small claims cases, but they can issue no-contact and domestic violence protective orders. Judges are either elected or appointed to 4-year terms.

Court Commissioners

Court Commissioners can be appointed by Superior Court judges to hear certain types of cases and hearings. Court Commissioners must be members of the Washington State Bar for at least 8 years prior to their appointment. They must also have at least 5 years of recent experience in a relevant field of law.

Civil Court

Civil cases are those that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two people.

District Judges hear cases that involve a financial amount of $100,000 or less. Civil cases involving higher amounts are heard in Superior Court.

Small Claims Court is part of District Court and hears cases involving $10,000 or less for a person. The legalities are more relaxed in Small Claims Court. Attorneys are not allowed, and there are no jury trials.

Criminal Court

Criminal court judges hear cases involving criminal offenses. District Court hears cases involving traffic violations and misdemeanors. The Superior Court hears felony criminal cases.

Family Court

Family court judges hear cases involving domestic relations, including divorce, custody, and separation. This court also hears cases involving paternity, child support, and guardianships of minors.

Juvenile Court

Juvenile Court is for court matters that involve children under the age of 18. This includes juvenile criminal offenses and truancy. Juvenile Court also hears dependency cases, such as child neglect or abuse.

Veterans Court

Veterans Court is an alternative program for veterans who suffer from substance abuse and/or mental illness and are facing criminal charges. Only those charged with misdemeanors or gross misdemeanors are eligible. Offenders charged with violent or sexual crimes are not eligible.The program relies on judicial supervision of a treatment plan, mentors, treatment professionals, and professionals with veteran resources.

Drug Court

Drug Court may be an option for persons charged with non-violent/non-sexual offenses and who struggle with substance abuse. The program is a minimum of 12 months. Participants are required to report to court regularly, submit to drug testing, abide by a curfew, and follow their treatment program.