Below is information on using the King County Judicial System and it's resources.
"King County District Court's 25 elected judges hear a range of civil and criminal cases at 10 locations throughout the County." (From the website.)
"King County Superior Court is a general jurisdiction trial court. That means we can hear any kind of civil or criminal case, including family law, and juvenile cases." (From the website.)
"The county clerk is an official who maintains the official records of superior court cases, oversees all record-keeping pertaining to those court cases, and administers justice system programs." (From the website.)
The Prosecuting Attorney's Office represents the state and county in both criminal and civil legal matters. We are responsible for prosecuting all felonies in King County and all misdemeanors in unincorporated areas of King County. (From the website.)
The Department of Public Defense provides legal representation to adults and youth who have been charged with a crime and cannot afford an attorney. (From the website.)
King County Law Library aids all persons with their need for legal information by providing legal materials, training, education, and services in a welcoming and positive environment. (From the website.)
Provides e law enforcement services for over half a million people in unincorporated areas and our twelve contract cities, including the police departments for the Muckleshoot Tribe, Metro Transit, and the King County International Airport. (From the website.)
Managed by the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) which also oversees operations at the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent and the Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center (for youth under 18) in Seattle. (From the website.)