General Order from Judge Rochon
CLOSURE OF CITY FACILITIES
Currently, there are no in-person court sessions scheduled. City buildings will not reopen until King County has reached Phase 3 of the Governor’s re-opening plan.
https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/SafeStartWA_4May20_1pm.pdf
If you are scheduled for a hearing in our Court, please be sure to check with your attorney or court staff the week of your hearing to see what options are available.
Please find the court’s remote hearing options form here. Please submit completed forms to the Court by fax at 253-929-1195, by email to court@ci.pacific.wa.us or drop off at City Hall in the City’s utility payment drop box or by mailing it to 100 3rd Ave SE; Pacific WA 98047.
Online sober support meetings:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a71ccw7ihaWelksKwOp4AzAkYlVqSoKiN6Gsm38bKMU/mobilebasic
In an abundance of caution and following the recommendations and restrictions from the state and county, the City of Pacific is closing the facilities listed below to the public beginning on March 13, 2020 at 5:00 pm and continuing until further notice. City staff will still be working and available by phone or email. Please refer to our city website for a staff directory.
- City Hall
- Police Department Lobby
- Senior Center
- Community Center & Gym
There are 36 known cases of COVID-19 in the city of Pacific as of May 27, 2020, and your city leaders are committed to ensuring the health and safety of residents, visitors, and employees. We believe these steps are necessary to help fight the spread of this virus and regret any inconvenience to the public.
https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/data/daily-summary.aspx
Court payments can be made by credit or debit card online or by phone:
https://www.govpaynow.com/gps/user/cyg/plc/a002a2
1-888-604-7888
PLC (Pay Location Code) a002a2
Municipal Court of Pacific and Algona
The Municipal Court is a court of limited jurisdiction serving the cities of Pacific and Algona. The Municipal Court Judge is authorized by Washington State statute to preside over the following types of cases: civil and traffic infractions, criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors. The Municipal Court for Pacific and Algona is a part time court. The Judge is appointed by the mayors of Pacific and Algona. Full time Municipal or District Court Judges are elected. Hearings are normally scheduled one day each week.
Courtroom proceedings are open to the public.
Anyone interested in observing at Pacific or Algona Municipal Court should call 253.929.1140 option 1 to determine if Court is in session on the day you want to observe.
The Court maintains certification with the state Administrative Office of the Courts, through continuing education and training of the judge and administrative staff. The Court maintains high standards, striving to hold violators accountable while respecting the constitutional rights of all parties.
Pacific and Algona Municipal Court's current Language Assistance Plan is filed with the AOC and is located here for viewing.
Pacific Prosecutor:
Cordi-Bejarano
PO Box
2137
Auburn, WA 98071-2137
Phone: 253-735-3997
Fax: 253-833-7011
Algona Prosecutor:
The Walls Law Firm
16300 Christensen Rd Suite 306
Tukwila, WA 98188
(206) 453-3572
COURT RECORDINGS: Click here to access the Municipal Court recordings page.
Would you like more information about the Washington State Courts System? See the links below:
Myths & Misperceptions About the Washington Courts System
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBy43azhWHk
Washington Courts Videos
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx4B3hu7aZGPnYGKwph2M0w
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