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SERIES: Who’s Who at SMC

Today, Seattle Municipal Court wraps up its series “Who’s Who at SMC” that has been introducing you to the people behind the scenes who make the day-to-day interactions at the court function. Our final person for you to meet is Margaret McCurdy, a therapeutic courts coordinator for the court. In this… [ Keep reading ]

SERIES: Who’s Who at SMC

Late last year, Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) introduced a new blog series—essentially a “Who’s Who at SMC” —that lets you get to know the people behind the scenes who make the day-to-day interactions at the court function. Our eighth person for you to meet is Marshal Nathan Conder. So far, we’ve… [ Keep reading ]

SERIES: Who’s Who at SMC

Late last year, Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) introduced a new blog series—essentially a “Who’s Who at SMC”—that lets you get to know the people behind the scenes who make the day-to-day interactions at the court function. Our sixth person for you to meet is Jasmine Williams, a court clerk at… [ Keep reading ]

SERIES: Who’s Who at SMC

Late last year, Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) introduced a new blog series—essentially a “Who’s Who at SMC” —that lets you get to know the people behind the scenes who make the day-to-day interactions at the court function. Our sixth person for you to meet is Anthony Apsay, a bailiff at the… [ Keep reading ]

SERIES: Who’s Who at SMC

Late last year, Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) introduced a new blog series—essentially a “Who’s Who at SMC” —that lets you get to know the people behind the scenes who make the day-to-day interactions at the court function. Our fifth person for you to meet is Ahran Jang, a cashier at the… [ Keep reading ]

SERIES: Who’s Who at SMC

In November, Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) introduced a new blog series—essentially a “Who’s Who at SMC” —that lets you get to know the people behind the scenes who make the day-to-day interactions at the court function. Our fourth person for you to meet is Kristen Aparicio, a jury coordinator at… [ Keep reading ]

SERIES: Who’s Who at SMC

In November, Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) introduced a new blog series—essentially a “Who’s Who at SMC”—that lets you get to know the people behind the scenes who make the day-to-day interactions at the court function. Our third person for you to meet is Makayla Garrett, a probation counselor at the court…. [ Keep reading ]

Seattle parking fines are increasing Jan. 1, 2025 

Next year, the fine for most Seattle parking violations will increase.  Currently, most parking fines range from $29 to $53, depending on the type of violation. The new fines will range from $43 to $78. The full list of parking violations with a new fine amount is located here: https://www.seattle.gov/courts/for-attorneys/local-court-rules#smclir6.2monetarypenaltyscheduleforinfractions… [ Keep reading ]

SMC’s Community Resource Center

Coming to court or being involved in the judicial system can cause anxiety or nervousness. The high stakes in a court case or participating as a witness or juror can be stressful. Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) has a positive resource available to help people —whether it’s individuals who have… [ Keep reading ]

NEW SERIES: Who’s Who at SMC 

A court is a place (such as a chamber) for the administration of justice. And while most people think of judges (of which Seattle Municipal Court [SMC] has seven elected judges), there is more to making a court an official assembly for the transaction of judicial business. Today, SMC is… [ Keep reading ]