Below is information on using the Snohomish County Judicial System and it's resources.
District Court resolves and adjudicates infractions, criminal traffic, and criminal non-traffic violations. It also processes small claims, civil actions, name changes, anti-harassment orders, and domestic violence protection orders.(From the website.)
Superior Courts are called “general jurisdiction courts.” Superior Courts also have authority to hear cases appealed from courts of limited jurisdiction. From (Washington Courts Media Guide)
The Office of County Clerk was established to provide the public with access to a fair, accurate, and independently established record of the opinions, decisions, and judgements of the judiciary. By fulfilling this mission, the County Clerk helps to ensure the separation of powers among the three branches of government. (From the Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk website.)
The Prosecuting Attorney's Office is responsible for prosecuting all adult and juvenile felony cases referred by county law enforcement agencies, and all misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases referred by the county sheriff, the State Patrol, all state agencies, and some cities who have contracted with the county for misdemeanor prosecution services. (From the website)
The Snohomish County Office of Public Defense (OPD) is responsible for the administration of the assigned counsel program that provides legal defense services for indigent persons in those criminal and civil cases in which a jail sentence is a potential sanction. (From the website)
The law library is open to the public, the legal community, and local government agencies to provide access to legal information and assistance with legal research. (From the website)