Seattle Municipal Court Hosts Judges and Journalists from The Republic of North Macedonia
April 24, 2024
Seattle Municipal Court visited by delegation of judges and journalists from the Republic of North Macedonia as part of study visit.
Community Relief – Day, December 1, 2023
November 21, 2023
Seattle Municipal Court and social service providers are coming together to provide a Community Relief Day: Seattle Tickets & Social Services Event on Friday, December 1, 2023, 10 am – 4 pm at the Public Health/Chinook Building, 401 5th Avenue, Seattle. Community members can address unpaid Seattle tickets, Seattle Municipal Court warrants, and access a range of supportive services from partnering organizations.
Seattle Municipal Court Probation Receives Innovating Justice Award
October 26, 2023
On Friday, October 20th, Seattle Municipal Court Probation was honored with one of four Innovating Justice Awards by the Washington State Court’s Board For Judicial Administration. The award is given to individuals or groups who have provided exceptional leadership in helping courts deliver innovative and responsive justice by promoting race equity… [ Keep reading ]
New Videos Released to Help Individuals Navigate Seattle Municipal Court Processes
September 22, 2023
Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) has developed three explainer videos as additional tools for guiding court-involved individuals through court processes and procedures. At SMC, we understand that receiving a ticket or being summoned to court can be a stressful time, and that court processes may be difficult to navigate. We are… [ Keep reading ]
Register Now for Seattle Municipal Court’s Probation Webinar: “We’ve Evolved!”
August 4, 2023
Please join Seattle Municipal Court on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 12 p.m. for a Probation Evolution webinar. Presiding Judge Faye R. Chess and Probation Manager Jason Grant will discuss successes and insights from the Court’s three-year Probation Evolution Project, which focused on improving client outcomes and addressing disproportionate impacts… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Municipal Court Transforms Probation Program to Provide More Equitable Client Experience
July 1, 2023
Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) is pleased to announce the completion of the Probation Evolution Project, an effort focused on improving client outcomes and minimizing disproportionate impacts probation has on women and people of color. SMC thanks everyone who participated in focus groups, webinars, and surveys to share their concerns and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Municipal Court Releases Analysis of Disproportionality in Assessed Fines and Fees
April 28, 2023
In March 2023, the Seattle Municipal Court (SMC or Court) completed a research report entitled, “Analysis of Seattle Municipal Court Imposed Criminal Fines and Fees.” The report is in response to a Seattle City Council Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) SMC-001-A-002 and a recommendation in a Seattle City Auditor 2021… Filed Under: Equity and Accessibility, Fines and Fees, Racial Equity
Join Us for One Seattle Day of Service
April 18, 2023
City of Seattle invites you to participate in a citywide day of volunteerism You are invited to participate in the One Seattle Day of Service on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Mayor Harrell, together with local leaders, City employees, and residents of Seattle will be rolling up their sleeves, coming together, and… [ Keep reading ]
Community Resource Center Updates – April 17, 2023
April 17, 2023
In this week’s Community Corner newsletter: And more! Read the April 17, 2023 newsletter.
Community Resource Center Updates – March 27, 2023
March 27, 2023
In this week’s Community Corner newsletter: And more! Read the March 27, 2023 newsletter.