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Example: 2005 Listing received in August (4 months late)2006 Tax Amount Due: $1,000.00Late File Penalty: 20%2006 Total Amount Due: $1,200.00
Remember, you / your juvenile must appear in court on the next scheduled court date whether or not there has been contact with an assigned attorney. Failure to appear may result in a bench warrant being issued for you or your juvenile’s arrest. Legal Information Network Exchange (LINX)
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Please note that from this point forward this method of voting will be referred to as 'Ranked Choice Voting'. The first Ranked Choice Voting election was held on November 4, 2008.
Executive - Partisan Auditor - Nonpartisan Sheriff - Nonpartisan Assessor-Treasurer - Nonpartisan Council Districts (All Positions) - Partisan
Ranked Choice Voting does not apply to the election of state and federal officials or the adoption of ballot measures. RCV does not apply to federal and state elections or the elections for Port of Tacoma, cities and towns, school districts, fire districts, park districts, water districts, sewer districts, or drainage districts.
One traditional ballot (Federal, State and local issues) One or more RCV ballots (Pierce County RCV races)Your RCV ballot(s) will look different from the traditional ballot.
Each race is listed three times across the ballot.
You may rank up to three choices.
Mark your first choice in the first column by completing the arrow pointing to your choice. Mark your second choice, selecting a different candidate in the second column. Mark your third choice, selecting a different candidate in the third column.
The candidate who receives the fewest number of first-choice votes is eliminated from the race after each round. Voters who selected an eliminated candidate as their first choice, will have their second and third choices distributed appropriately.-Your second choice will only be counted if your first-choice candidate has been eliminated. Your third choice will only be counted if both your first-choice and second-choice candidates have been eliminated. These rounds will continue until one candidate has a majority. At certification of the election, if a candidate has a majority, that candidate is elected and the algorithm will not be applied. Additional procedures are necessary for conducting RCV elections in Pierce County.
County Charter Amendment No. 7 standardized the filing requirements for all RCV candidates, including Partisan, Non-Partisan and Minor/Independent candidates. The deadline for becoming a certified RCV Write-in Candidate is Friday, October 2, 2009. Click here for more information.
Pierce County Annex 2401 S 35th St Room 142 Tacoma, WA 98409 Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Mail to: Pierce County Budget & Finance PO Box 11621 Tacoma, WA 98411-6621
1. Letter of instruction to the Clerk of the Court for Pierce County Superior Court2. Submit certified copies of the Application/ Order for Subpoena from the foreign court along with a copy of the signed subpoena AND subpoenas for the Pierce County Clerk to issue.
A subpoena must: (a) Incorporate the terms used in the foreign subpoena; and (b) Contain or be accompanied by the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all counsel of record in the proceeding to which the subpoena relates and of any party not represented by counsel. 3. Pierce County issuance fee of $20.00 per subpoena issued.
4. Preaddressed, stamped envelope for return of issued Subpoenas.
5. Submit all documentation to Pierce County Clerk’s Office, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 110,Tacoma, WA 98402
and provide as much information as possible. Don't forget the date, time, location and any useful information about the event and the sponsoring organization.
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View RFPs and RFQs for all Pierce County departments on the Budget and Finance Purchasing Division page.
Tax foreclosure questions must be directed to the Assessor-Treasurers office, Foreclosure Department: (253) 798-7133 or (253) 798-3704
In most cases Pierce County must attempt to sell tax title property at auction before it is available for direct negotiation. Any tax title parcels not sold at auction are retained by Pierce County and are available for private sale for one year following the date of the auction.
To be added to the 2013 mailing list, send an email to Michael Gonzales mgonzal@co.pierce.wa.us including name, address and phone number or call (253) 798-6364.
Potential buyers should understand that some properties may also have assessments and fees that need to be paid in addition to the tax foreclosure cost.
There are no homes on tax title properties.
View current tax title property inventory.
Important: the profile does not update an application already in process. Data entered into the applicant profile while an application is in process will not appear in the application in process and must be re-entered.
Enter your username in the User name field of the Online Jobs Login screen.
Click "Reset password here" near the bottom of the screen
A screen should appear showing "Password Reset" for your user name. Note that a temporary password was just sent to your email account.
Click the "Return to Login" button.
Go to your email account and retrieve the temporary password that was sent there. It may take several minutes for the email to arrive. We recommend you copy/paste the password, instead of trying to retype it (passwords are "case-sensitive").
Paste the temporary password into the Password field of the login screen.
Click the Login button.
Now on the Password change screen, enter a new password that you choose into the second field, then re-enter it in the Confirm field. Click Submit.
You will be back at the main login screen. Login again using the new password you just created.
Cookies are used by Online Jobs and throughout the Pierce County website. You should make sure that cookies are enabled on your browser.
Online Jobs also employs pop-up screens for some of its functions. You should make sure that pop-ups are allowed when applying for a job at Pierce County.
Online Jobs uses JavaScript. Your browser must have java scripting enabled.
Not all jobs allow for online application. Read the job announcement thoroughly and follow the instructions for applying.
Additionally, the initial screen you see after logging on, "Applicant Profile", lists each job you have applied for. Clicking on "Show Application" will pop-up a new window displaying the application you submitted. If the button next to the job says "Incomplete", you may click it to finish up your application and submit it on or before the closing date/time listed in the job announcement.
- Criminal- Dependency/Termination (You may be asked to leave the courtroom if there is an objection by a party on the case)
The following hearings are closed to the public:
- At-Risk Youth- Child in Need of Services- Emancipation- Juvenile Harassment- Truancy
You may view directions to Juvenile Court (Remann Hall) or view a map.
A newborn or relative adoption usually takes several months to complete. That process is more extensive and requires more paperwork, a home visit and longer interviews.
If an adoption involves a birth parent whose whereabouts are unknown or is uncooperative, an adoption attorney is strongly recommended. While these cases are not impossible, they are more complicated legally and require very specific legal notices to be served or published in the newspaper. Pierce County Adoptions staff is not able to give legal advice.
If you are representing yourself, you will pay for your legal paperwork either through a paralegal office, or copies from the Law Library. JAG does legal paperwork for military families, for uncontested step parent adoptions, at no charge.
If you hire an adoption attorney, those fees will vary slightly depending on the attorney. The same fees outlined above will still apply in addition to attorney fees.
You may view our directions to Juvenile Court (Remann Hall), view a map or use the address, which is:Remann Hall5501 6th Ave.Tacoma, WA 98406
If the court makes a finding of contempt at a contempt hearing, the court may impose coercive sanctions, such as research papers or community service hours, alternatives to secure detention such as work crew or electronic home monitoring, confinement for up to seven days in juvenile detention or a fine, or any combination of these sanctions.
If a youth is in CDDA on a suspended commitment to Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA), inpatient treatment is funded and location for inpatient treatment is determined by JRA.
2. Enter through A Building and proceed to the left until you pass the courtrooms. The Clerk’s Office is the last door on the left.
If you missed the Shelter Care Hearing, fill out the paperwork to request an attorney and bring it to the Juvenile Court Clerk’s office as soon as possible. See Request An Attorney
Duties of the CASA/GAL are defined by RCW 13.34.105.
CASA/GALs are appointed by judges to represent the best interest of children involved in the dependency court system. The CASA/GAL researches the child's situation by talking with the child as well as others who play a significant role in the child's life. The CASA/GAL writes a report to the court for review hearings with information about the parents’ progress in services and an update about the child, the child’s expressed wishes, as well as what the CASA/GAL believes is in the child’s best interest.
See RCW 13.34.105
Staff advocates are called GALs (Guardians ad litem). Duties of the CASA and GAL are the same and are defined by RCW 13.34.105.
The priority is to assign children a CASA if one is available. Approximately half of the children in dependency court have a CASA, and the other half have a staff GAL.
Dependency 101 is offered twice per month. On the second Thursday of each month, the class is 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. On the fourth Thursday, the class is from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. You may attend the same class as the other parent of your child as long as there is no restraining order in effect.
Note: Parents are encouraged to find childcare for the youth’s siblings, however if this is not possible, a youth’s sibling(s) that are age 6 and under are allowed to visit. Special arrangements may be made for counselors or therapists to visit youth for the purpose of doing therapy.
The Diversion office will only release police reports to attorneys who submit a Request for Discovery. Attorneys are bound by the rules of discovery as to what juvenile, witness, and victim information in the police report they may share with their clients.
Some police agencies will release police reports. If you want a copy of your police report, you must contact the arresting police agency or retain an attorney.
If you do not sign a Diversion Agreement, your case will be sent back to the Prosecutor's Office for charging.
If a youth signs a Diversion Agreement for one of the following offenses, a notice will be sent to the school principal: Inhaling toxic fumes, a controlled substance violation, a liquor violation, assault, harassment, reckless burning, malicious mischief, reckless endangerment, and/or a weapons offense. This notice will only include the juvenile’s name and the offense that was committed; it will not include the details of the offense.
If a youth signs a Diversion Agreement for a drug or alcohol offense, notice will be sent to the Department of Licensing in Olympia.
Our financial screener will review these documents and determine your ability to pay based on the federal poverty guidelines. The financial screener will assess a fee and bill you the assessed amount. You can make up to four monthly payments on your assessed fee. If your fee is waived, you will not receive a bill.
However, early reinstatement of driving privileges is possible if you successfully complete your diversion requirements. For a first offense, early reinstatement is possible 90 days after your 16th birthday or 90 days after the Diversion Agreement was signed. On a second offense, early reinstatement is possible one year after the Diversion Agreement was signed, or at age 17, whichever is longer. You also cannot apply for a learner's permit until your driving privilege has been reinstated.
When the revocation time is up, DOL will notify you. You will be required to take the written and driving test again and pay a reinstatement fee in addition to the licensing fees.
See Early Reinstatement of Driving Privileges
(This notification, and a detailed listing of the actual offenses, is included along with the appointment letter when you are scheduled for your Diversion appointment.)
Any information received by a principal or school personnel under this section is confidential and may not be further disseminated except as provided by law.
Youth in the program for a pre-trial offense are generally ordered into the program until ajudge releases them from the program at a future hearing.
- Full participation in adolescent sex offender treatment- No further law violations- Periodic polygraph tests to measure compliance with probation- No possession of pornographic material- Regular attendance and acceptable behavior at school- Follow the supervision plan devised by your probation officer and therapist- Complete HIV testing and registration requirements
- Reside only at the address designated by the court- Must be supervised at all times by supervisors approved by the court (i.e., parents or other adults authorized by the court and probation)- Travel is restricted to Pierce, King, Kitsap, and Thurston Counties- Remain at home in the company of an approved adult (exceptions will be made for school and line-of-sight supervision by a court approved adult)- Obey rules of parent/supervising adult- Maintain contact with the assigned probation officer. The probation officer will provide youth with a specific day to call and check in.- Attend school or place of employment without absences and maintain best effort.- No violations of any criminal laws- No contact with the alleged victim(s), witness(es), co-defendant(s). This includes contact through electronic means or third parties. - Will not be allowed to reside with any victim.- Cannot possess guns, firearms, ammunition, or other weapons.- No unsupervised contact with children who are more than 24 months younger than the youth. The youth will not be allowed to share a bedroom with younger siblings. Placement of an alarm on a youth's bedroom door will also be required.- No unsupervised internet activity. If internet access is needed, a parent must be view the screen with the youth.- Cannot possess electronics that access the internet.
In the meantime, the use of the Neighborhood Speed Watch Program (radar trailer) and Neighborhood Entry signs continue to be available.
In fact, 'Children at Play' signs can increase the potential for accidents by giving a false sense of protection to children and parents which cannot be guaranteed.
For these reasons, national traffic standards, such as the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), don't recognize such warning signs and discourage their use. Our department doesn't want to encourage children to play within the roadway, which is intended exclusively for the use of vehicles.
Additionally, to maintain consistency we would have to post the signs in so many locations throughout the county that they would cease to command the attention or respect of drivers.
In the months following their installation, the overall effectiveness as well as the public's receptiveness was evaluated by way of before and after speed/volume studies and neighborhood surveys. These results were provided to the County Council for further direction. Subsequently, permanent speed humps replaced the temporary humps in these two neighborhoods in 2007. In 2008, two more neighborhoods were selected for the Traffic Calming Pilot Program and were fitted with several speed humps.
In addition to the speed humps, the County also installed 12 driver feedback signs on arterial roads as a part of the Pilot Program. The effectiveness of these electronic signs in slowing arterial traffic has been mixed, primarily due to equipment reliability issues.
Neighborhoods and law enforcement can also make difference by working in groups to combat the problem. The most effective way of reducing a speeding problem is through selective enforcement, which is working with the Sheriff's Office on traffic infractions in your area. You can reach the neighborhood patrol deputy by phone at (253) 798-4840.
You can also report incidents at (253) 798-4840. When reporting, prepare to give Sherrif's Department deputies as much information as possible, such as:
'Neighborhood Entry' signs must be approved by the county engineer. Neighborhood groups or individuals are responsible for all costs associated with manufacturing, installing and maintaining the signs. To have the county engineer consider your neighborhood, request the 'Neighborhood Entry' Sign request form.
When scheduling online you first search for the permit and when you are looking at the details of the permit select the Scheduled Inspections tab. In that tab, if the permit is in an Issued status, select the Schedule Inspection button on the right-hand side of the screen.
If you did not catch your inspector before he or she has left for the field, you will not normally get a call back until the next working day. We do, however, make every effort to return all calls within one working day.
No, a building permit is not required if it is not supporting a surcharge and is less than 4-feet in height and meets the offset of 1:1 ratio. IRC Section 105, Reference Bulletin #8.
Other regulations may apply; Ask a Permit Technician.
Pierce County has not mapped all critical areas on all property within Pierce County. Customers or property owners may Ask a Permit Technician or the Biologist of the Day (BOD) at (253) 798-7005 to discuss the process of finding out whether a property contains wetlands or fish and wildlife critical areas. Please have the Tax Parcel Number available.
If your divorce was granted in Pierce County, you may contact the Clerk of the Superior Court, (253) 798-7455, for instructions on how to request a copy of the divorce.
If a road fulfills one of the categories, a recommendation is forwarded to the Pierce County Council in the form of a proposed ordinance, which if adopted, officially designates the classification of the road as an arterial or as primitive. The process includes public hearings and can take up to four months to complete.
When a road is designated as an arterial, it receives a center line paint stripe and all intersecting local road approaches are controlled by Stop signs. When a road is designated as primitive, it is posted with a primitive road sign that notifies drivers that no warning signs are present.
Roads are most effectively classified by their function. The primary functions of roads are:
The degree to which these functions are provided is considered an integral part of classifying roads. The main considerations for classifying roads into functional groups are the travel desires of the public, land service needs based on existing and expected land use, and the overall continuity of the system.
The Pierce County functional classification system directly addresses all public roads in unincorporated Pierce County (except state highways).
Additionally, to comply with state law, 'consideration' must be given by the owner for any deferral request. For deferred Traffic and Park Impact Fees, the owner must choose to either pay annual interest charges of 3%, OR waive their statutory right to a refund of Impact Fees not spent within ten years. For deferred Sewer Connection Charges, the owner is required to pay annual interest charges of 3%.
All entities that provide utility service for a fee to customers must have a franchise agreement (with the exception of AT&T and Qwest who have rights that pre-date the state law on franchises).
Pierce County does not enforce complaints against utility companies except for complaints about the condition of a roadway where a utility company was working.
In addition, it will be a financially constrained plan that will focus on the transportation projects and services that the County can realistically afford to implement over the next 20 years.
All properties contribute to the problem of surface water runoff, and they benefit from the county drainage system through flood control and improvements in water quality. All residents contribute to water pollution through daily activities such as vehicle driving, car washing, pet waste, and lawn fertilizing.
Recent Major Projects:- Soldier’s Home setback levee- Replaced a portion of an asphalt parking lot at Sprinker Recreation Center and 139th St. E. with porous pavement to reduce flooding and protect water quality - Repaired 1,100 feet of levee on the Nisqually River at Mt. Rainier Park entrance - Constructed more than 1,200 feet of new setback levee and installed engineered log jams on the Puyallup River near Neadham Road - Removed a damaged levee that had been undermined by the Puyallup River, reducing the pressure of the main channel on properties near Orville Road East- Added a stormwater pond to reduce flooding in the Fir Ridge and Cedar Ridge neighborhoods- Finalized the Pierce County Rivers Flood Hazard Management plan
Future Major Projects:- Construct a setback levee along the Puyallup River to reduce flooding along Orville Road and surrounding properties- Construct a large wetland reserve in the Midland area that will be used for a pilot in-lieu fee program for developments impacting wetlands- Install green insfrastructure in Spanaway Lake Park to reduce polluted runoff entering the lake and Spanaway Creek- Construct a setback levee along the south fork of the Puyallup River to reduce flooding just north of Orting and provide salmon habitat
The cost of providing SWM services is also covered by other revenue sources, including real-estate excise tax (REET) and federal and state grants.
Agricultural property owners may submit an approved farm management plan prepared by the Pierce Conservation District (PCD) for a 25% reduction in their SWM Utility service charge. Contact PCD at (253) 845-9770 for assistance.
In addition, SWM Utility service charges fund the county’s requirement to comply with the Federal Clean Water Act. The requirements for compliance are outlined in the municipal stormwater permit, which requires specific steps by the county to reduce pollution from stormwater runoff.
Beginning in 2007, Pierce County requirements and the cost of complying with the Federal Clean Water Act increased significantly. More requirements will take effect in August 2013. Some of these requirements include:
- Inspections and maintenance of the entire County drainage system - Inspections and maintenance of county roadways and property- Business-inspection program- Technical assistance to home and business owners to reduce pollution - Water quality monitoring in local streams
As it does for all Pierce County utility rates, the Pierce County Council reviews, holds public hearings, and adopts SWM Utility service charges by ordinance. Pierce County Code (PCC) 11.02 authorizes the creation, method of calculating service charges, and other requirements related to the SWM Utility. PCC 11.02 can be found on-line at www.piercecountywa.org/council.
The more impervious surface area a property has, the more stormwater runoff it will generate. This increased stormwater runoff has a greater impact on the public drainage system. Therefore, higher SWM Utility service charges are appropriate so the County can manage the quantity and quality of that excess runoff.
For information or to request the Automatic Payment Plan, download the Automatic Bank Payment form or contact our Customer Service Department at (253) 798-4020.
It is worth noting that vehicle manufacturing techniques have evolved in recent years. Many of the newer vehicles have components made of plastic, fiberglass, stainless steel and other materials that are less prone to corrosion than steel. In any case, it is advisable to wash your car periodically throughout the winter months to remove any chemical residue.
The Washington State Transportation Center and Washington State University conducted a thorough scientific study of the effects of chloride anti-icing products on the environment. This study was conducted on a stretch of SR 97 near Leavenworth where high volumes of chloride products were used near a fish bearing stream. The results indicated that deicing activities along SR 97 had no measurable negative impact on Peshastin Creek. The full report can be viewed at: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/research/reports/fullreports/500.1.pdf
Sand gets picked up by tires and blown to the side of the road, instead of staying on the driving area of the roadway. In heavy traffic conditions, it is only effective for the first few vehicles.
Sand can clog roadway drains and ditches. Sand in streams may have an adverse impact on aquatic life.
Maintenance costs for sand are higher at the end of the season than salt or anti-icer chemicals due to the cleanup required.
Did you know? Pouring water in unused drains also keeps harmful gases emitted from the sewer system from entering your home? It is good practice to regularly pour water in unused drains.
2. Print and Complete BOTH the Pierce County Deferred Compensation application for an Emergency Hardship Withdrawal and either the ICMA-RC or ING (whichever plan you participate in) form.
3. Send the complete forms to Risk Management with a copy of your paystub and any supporting documents.
4. The forms will be reviewed by the deferred compensation hearing officer to determine if the request falls within IRS guidelines for an emergency hardship withdrawal. Either an approval or denial will be issued by the hearing officer.
5. If the request is approved, Risk Management will sign the appropriate forms and forward them to the correct contact at ICMA-RC or ING for processing. Processing typically takes 7 – 10 business days. The most efficient method is to request a direct deposit into your bank account.
6. If the request is denied, you will have an option to appeal the decision within 10 days of the receipt of the decision. To appeal a decision, contact Risk Management, 798-7462, to have an appeal scheduled.
Sewer M&O staff do emergency repairs, line cleaning, smoke testing, and other types of ongoing maintenance on sewer pipes and pump stations.
Traffic M&O staff keep traffic signals and street lights operating properly, maintain street signs, and ensure lane striping and other pavement markings are visible and helpful to drivers.
Traffic M&O staff and equipment are currently housed in aging, inefficient buildings that cannot support the modern needs and activities associated with the maintenance and operation of traffic equipment. Based on these needs, it has become necessary to seek new quarters for the traffic M&O staff.
The Sewer and Traffic Operations Facility will shift most of the sewer M&O staff and equipment currently located in University Place to the new facility. The timing of this shift coincides with the major expansion project being completed at the WWTP, allowing the number of new buildings needed at the WWTP site to be reduced, and some existing buildings to be cost-effectively reused. Construction of the Sewer and Traffic Operations Facility is scheduled to be complete by 2014 providing time for the sewer M&O staff to relocate prior to WWTP expansion construction overtaking their current workspace.
The Sewer and Traffic Operations Facility gives Pierce County the opportunity to effectively solve three operational issues with one project.
Additionally, because the site is already owned by Pierce County, locating the facility at the 9th Street Pit provides a significant cost savings for the project.
Participation requires a commitment of one evening per week for 13 weeks. Each class lasts an average of 2-1/2 hours.
After receiving claim paperwork, the Property Room will place an ad in the Tacoma News Tribune. If no owner appears within the sixty day time period, the finder has thirty (30) days to claim the item for a $10.00 fee.
Slow-release prevents initial growth spurts in plants. It also ensures that the fertilizer works over a longer period of time, reducing the number of fertilizer applications required in a year. SoundGRO does not need to be watered in.
Metals like lead and arsenic may pose a risk to human health if concentration levels are too high. The EPA and WSDA have adopted strict content standards for these metals in biosolids fertilizer. SoundGro meets these standards.
The Ex Parte Department Form appearing at the end of this document must be filled out and placed in the box in front of the Court Clerk before matters can presented to the Commissioner. This Ex Parte Department Form is available on line at: http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/supct/Forms.htm or can be picked up in the Commissioner Services Department, Room 140.
Ex Parte Restraining Family Law emergency orders with contested issues that would cause irreparable damage if the order is not signed immediately. (The Declaration must detail the notice provided to the other party—if no notice is given, the court may reschedule the ex parte hearing to allow notice to the other party/attorney, or may waive notice if court rules and statutory requirements are met). If the hearing will last ten (10) minutes or more, the Ex Parte Department may assign the matter to another courtroom as follows: a) Contested Family Law matters may be assigned to one of the Commissioners sitting in Civil Division A, B or C; b) Non Family Law matters that do not request injunctive relief maybe assigned to the Commissioner in Civil Division A.
Admitting Wills to Probate (must have verified petition with evidence of estate solvency and the birth date of proposed personal representative).
Orders of default which do not require notice to the opposing party.
Default Judgments
Finalization of Dissolutions of Marriage, Invalidity of Marriage and Legal Separations presented by attorneys (self-represented parties must schedule finalization of these matters on the Self-Represented/ Pro Se Friday morning dockets).
Appointment of Guardian ad Litem in RCW 26.09 and 26.10 matters after the full retainer has been paid and proof of payment is provided to the court.
Appointment of Guardian ad Litem in guardianship matters (public and private pay cases).
Orders to shorten time/exceed cap for a hearing before a Superior Court Commissioner.
Emergency orders restraining relocation pursuant to RCW 26.09.510.
Motions to stay issuance of writs of restitution Orders to show cause for any matters heard by Commissioners.
Filing fee waivers.
Finalization of Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation or Invalidity for parties not represented by attorneys. These matters must be scheduled on the self-represented/pro se dissolution docket. (Friday mornings).
Finalization of Non-Parental Custody matters.
Requests for civil injunctive relief. These matters shall go to the Presiding Judge pursuant to PCLR 65.
For Tacoma Municipal Court go to the City Attorney's office located on the 4th floor of the CCB. Defendants and spectators' parking will not be validated.
DAC WITNESSES ARE NOT VALIDATED FOR THEIR PARKING, they receive a witness fee and mileage only.
Animal Licenses: Auditor’s Office at the Pierce County Annex (253) 798-7427, Option 3
Against an Attorney: Direct any complaint against an attorney to:Washington State Bar Association2101 Fourth Avenue, Suite 400Seattle, WA 98121-2330(206) 727-8208(800) 945-9722
Against a Pro-Tem Commissioner: Direct any complaint about a Pro-Tem Commissioner to the Presiding Judge
Against a Superior Court Judge: Direct any complaint about a Superior Court Judge to the Judicial Conduct Commission:PO Box 1817Olympia, WA 98507(360) 753-4585
Against a Superior Court Commissioner: Direct any complaint to the judge assigned to hear that case.
Court Commissioners/Pro-tem Commissioners: Originals are filed with the Clerk’s Office, Room 110
The document must be received in Commissioner Services Department at least three court days prior the hearing date. Document may be mailed or faxed to:
Mailing Address:Pierce County Superior CourtCommissioner Services Dept, Room 140930 Tacoma Avenue SouthTacoma, WA 98402
Fax Document:Attn: Commissioner Services Dept, Room 140253-798-7057
The Victim-Witness UnitUpholding the rights of victims is a top priority for the Prosecutor's Office. Victims and witnesses of crimes committed in Pierce County can contact the Victim Witness Assistance program for help. Victim-Witness staff provides the following services to thousands of victims every year: • Written notification of charges, scheduled court dates and victims rights. • Assistance in completing a Victim Impact Statement. • Referrals to local social service agencies and programs. • Accompaniment to court hearings and/or interviews related to the case. • Assistance in applying for Crime Victims Compensation. • Requests for restitution for financial loss incurred as a result of the crime. • Release of property that has been held as evidence, at conclusion of case.
If the Sheriff's Department does not receive an e-mail from the Prosecutors Office, the funds will not be released. Or, if the person who posted the bail does not come to the Sheriff's Department, the check will be sent to the person by mail.
Once the case has been charged and assigned a cause number, the bail money is automatically sent to the Clerk's Office. Once the case is closed and the Judgment and Sentence has been filed; the person seeking refund of the bail should go to the Judgments section of the Clerk's Office room 110.
For further information on interpreter's issues please contact Interpreter Services at (253) 798-6091.
To serve as a juror you must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a resident of Pierce County and able to communicate in English. If you have ever been convicted of a felony, you must have had your rights restored.
After reading, please send your Summons back. Please mark the reason for an excusal. For postponements, please give us a new date within the next 4 months. To confirm your report date, return the Summons with your personal information filled out.
You can only be excused from jury duty for undue hardship, extreme inconvenience, public necessity or any reason deemed sufficient by the court. If you are asking to be excused for Medical Reasons, you need to submit a letter from your healthcare provider stating due to a medical condition you are unable to serve at this time. Without a doctor's letter your request to be excused for a medical condition will not be considered. Please note, the Court does not keep past medical certificates or letters on file.
If you are asking to be excused due to Employment conflict or a Financial hardship, you need to submit a letter from your employer on their letterhead, stating they can not release you from your duties at this time or they do not compensate you for jury duty and it would be a financial hardship for you. The letter should be signed by you and your employer.
Service on jury duty within the past year, you are currently a full time student, lack of child or dependant care and military duty may also be valid reasons to ask to be excused from jury duty. YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO SERVE IF:You are NOT a United States citizenYou no longer live in Pierce CountyConvicted of a FelonyDo not speak English
Since there can be extended periods of time when you will not be required in the courtroom, you may want to bring a book or magazine. You may bring your laptop computer. There is free Wi-Fi internet access in the jury room. The jury room is equipped with games, puzzles, books, and magazines.
DO NOT bring any metal silverware, items with a sharp edge, or heavy metal belts/buckles.
Give yourself 30 minutes after arrival to find a parking space and to come through the County-City Building security check point.
Please be on time whenever you are told to report. This is especially important when serving on a case since the entire proceeding can be delayed because of the tardiness of one juror.
If you are interested whether an improvement project is proposed for a particular road, you can look at the County Transportation Improvement Program.