Lynnwood Municipal Court

Lynnwood Municipal Court cases in Snohomish County, Lynnwood, WA

Lynnwood Municipal Court is a municipal court of limited jurisdiction serving the City of Lynnwood, Washington. It handles violations of city ordinances and applicable state laws within city limits, including criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, traffic and non-traffic infractions, and parking citations. The court conducts arraignments, pretrial hearings, bench and jury trials for eligible cases, sentencing, probation/compliance reviews, and issues warrants and criminal no‑contact orders. It does not hear civil lawsuits, small claims, family law matters, or felony trials. Felony prosecutions are handled in Snohomish County Superior Court, and most civil matters (including small claims) are heard in Snohomish County District Court.

Lynnwood Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Lynnwood Municipal Court

Lynnwood Municipal Court serves the public by adjudicating:
- City-ordinance misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors (e.g., DUI, reckless driving, theft, assault/domestic violence)
- Criminal traffic misdemeanors
- Civil infractions (traffic and parking)

Key services:
- Case filings and citation processing; contested/mitigation hearings for infractions; records requests and forms
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, motions, review/compliance hearings, probation reviews, bench and jury trials, sentencing, and warrant quash/recall
- Jury services: juror qualification, summons, orientation, and management for criminal trials
- Protective orders: criminal no-contact orders and related conditions of release/sentences; modification and enforcement
- Probation/compliance monitoring, treatment referrals, community service, and fines/fees collection with payment options

These functions provide accessible case processing, fair hearings, accountability, and public safety within Lynnwood's municipal jurisdiction.