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You’ve Been Served 2024

The District & Municipal Court Judges’ Association (DMCJA) convenes an annual You’ve Been Served event to foster connections between state legislators and courts. This year’s event was held on Oct. 23 and had the theme Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (CLJs). Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) participated as a host site for… [ Keep reading ]

A Decade Plus of Seattle Youth Traffic Court 

In an era with civics education on the decline, one important annual program at Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) is introducing Garfield High School (GHS) students to the judicial process through Seattle Youth Traffic Court (SYTC). Youth courts take place nationwide and are primarily made up of volunteer middle and high… [ Keep reading ]

Hon. Anita Crawford-Willis Elected Seattle Municipal Court Presiding Judge Effective Jan. 1, 2025

Last Friday, Oct. 4, a majority of the Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) judges elected Honorable Anita Crawford-Williams to serve as Presiding Judge and Honorable Damon Shadid to serve as Assistant Presiding Judge for a two-year term, effective Jan. 1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2026. Honorable Willie Gregory will remain the… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Municipal Court Judges Issue a Final Order on En Banc Expired Blood Vials

In May 2024, the Seattle Municipal Court determined the issue of expired blood vials was of citywide significance per Seattle Municipal Court Local Rule, SMCLR 8.2.4. An en banc panel comprised of SMC Judge Catherine McDowall, Judge Damon Shadid, and Judge Willie Gregory. Hearings were held on September 9-10, 2024, and… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Municipal Court’s Community Relief Day Helps Hundreds in Need

Last Friday, about 250 people in need of Seattle or King County services stopped by Seattle Municipal Court (SMC)’s Community Relief Day at the Jefferson Community Center in Beacon Hill. SMC staff were on hand to help attendees set up payment plans for Seattle traffic tickets, as well as address… [ Keep reading ]

Four Seattle Municipal Court Judges Meet U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson During Her Book Tour Stop in Seattle

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was at Benaroya Hall in Seattle earlier this week, on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, as part of her nationwide book tour to promote her book, Lovely One: A Memoir, that was released on Sept. 3. The book traces Justice Jackson’s extraordinary path of… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Municipal Court and Numerous Service Providers to Host Community Relief Day on Friday, September 27, 2024

Seattle Municipal Court (SMC), along with numerous social service providers, are hosting a Community Relief Day from 10 AM to 3 PM on Friday, September 27, at the Jefferson Community Center (3801 Beacon Ave S.) in Beacon Hill. Community members will get help with addressing SMC warrants and setting up… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Municipal Court Presiding Judge Issues Order Establishing En Banc Panel Related to Expired Blood Vials

On May 20, 2024, Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) Presiding Judge Faye R. Chess issued an order on criminal motion regarding expired blood vials, having determined this issue to be of citywide significance per Seattle Municipal Court Local Rule, SMCLR 8.2.4. Per the order, an en banc panel of SMC Judges Catherine… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Municipal Court Hosts Judges and Journalists from The Republic of North Macedonia  

Seattle Municipal Court visited by delegation of judges and journalists from the Republic of North Macedonia as part of study visit.

Community Resource Center Updates – April 15, 2024

In this week’s Community Corner newsletter: …and more! Learn more in the April 15th, 2024 newsletter!