Ferndale Municipal Court

Ferndale Municipal Court cases in Whatcom County, Ferndale, WA

Ferndale Municipal Court is a municipal, limited-jurisdiction court serving the City of Ferndale, Washington. It handles violations of city ordinances and certain adopted state laws, including criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors (such as DUI, assault in the fourth degree, theft in the third degree, and domestic-violence-related misdemeanors), noncriminal traffic and parking infractions, and other civil infractions like code-enforcement violations. The court conducts arraignments, pretrial hearings, trials, sentencing, probation/compliance reviews, and issues warrants within these matters. It does not hear felony cases, family-law matters, or general civil lawsuits, which are handled by Whatcom County District or Superior Court.

Ferndale Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Ferndale Municipal Court

Ferndale Municipal Court provides limited-jurisdiction justice services for violations of city and state law within Ferndale. It handles misdemeanor and gross‑misdemeanor criminal cases (e.g., DUI, domestic violence, theft), civil traffic and parking infractions, and city code violations. Core services include:
- Case filings and records: intake of citations/complaints, motions, public records, warrants, and payment processing.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, review hearings, probation/compliance reviews, bench and jury trials, and sentencings.
- Protective orders: issuance of criminal no‑contact orders and processing of applicable civil protection orders as authorized by law.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, orientation, and trial administration.
- Compliance and support: probation supervision, treatment monitoring, interpreters, calendars, payment plans, and collections.
The court provides accessible processes for resolving cases, safeguarding rights, and enforcing local laws.