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Beware: Phishing Text Messages and Robocalls Related to Seattle Tickets and Hearings

Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) Public Services has received numerous reports from constituents who have received phishing texts and/or robocalls relating to outstanding Seattle tickets and hearings. SMC does not use robocalls and does not use text messaging to provide notice of outstanding tickets. To verify if you have a ticket… [ Keep reading ]

SMC’s Community Support Specialist Helps People Get Back on Their Feet 

For many people, the notion of coming to court or being involved in the judicial system is anxiety-inducing—especially for defendants. Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) has a resource available to help individuals who are going or have been through the court—its Community Resource Center, a service hub located in the courthouse… [ 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 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 Relief – Day, December 1, 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 Releases Analysis of Disproportionality in Assessed Fines and Fees

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 EquityTagged With: , , ,