Fife Municipal Court

Fife Municipal Court cases in Pierce County, Fife, WA

Fife Municipal Court is a municipal court of limited jurisdiction serving the City of Fife, Washington. It functions as the city's trial court for violations of municipal ordinances and for state misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors occurring within city limits. The court handles criminal misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases, traffic and parking infractions, and other non-criminal civil infractions under the municipal code. It conducts arraignments, pretrial hearings, bench and jury trials, and imposes sentences and probation in qualifying cases. Felony, juvenile, family law, and general civil lawsuits are outside its jurisdiction and are heard in Pierce County courts.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Fife Municipal Court

Fife Municipal Court provides limited‑jurisdiction judicial services for matters arising within Fife. It handles case filings for misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors (e.g., DUI, theft, domestic‑violence-related offenses), traffic and parking infractions, and city code violations. The court manages hearings such as arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, review/compliance calendars, sentencings, and bench or jury trials. Jury services include summons, qualification, orientation, and juror management. Protective orders include criminal no‑contact orders and other protection orders as authorized by law. Administrative functions include warrant issuance/recall, fine and fee processing, payment plans, collections, and records requests. The court provides interpreter services, accessibility accommodations, and probation/compliance monitoring when ordered. Public information on calendars, forms, filing, and payment options supports access and timely case resolution.