Lynden Municipal Court

Lynden Municipal Court cases in Whatcom County, Lynden, WA

Lynden Municipal Court is a limited-jurisdiction municipal court serving the City of Lynden, Washington. It handles cases arising within city limits involving criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors under city ordinances and applicable state law (such as DUI, third-degree theft, and fourth-degree assault), traffic and parking infractions, and other noncriminal code violations. The court conducts arraignments, pretrial proceedings, jury or bench trials, sentencing, probation compliance reviews, and issues warrants and criminal no-contact orders within its authority. It does not hear felonies, family law, juvenile cases, or general civil lawsuits, which are handled by Whatcom County District Court or Superior Court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Lynden Municipal Court

Lynden Municipal Court adjudicates city ordinance violations: traffic and parking infractions; misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors (e.g., DUI, theft, assault, domestic-violence-related offenses); and code violations. Services include case filings and records, fine and restitution payments, calendars and scheduling, interpreter and accessibility assistance, and public defense eligibility screening. The court conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, bench and jury trials, sentencings, review/compliance hearings, and warrant matters. It issues criminal no-contact orders and conditions of release; civil protection orders are typically handled by district or superior courts. Jury services encompass juror summons, qualification, orientation, and management for misdemeanor trials. The court also oversees compliance monitoring and provides information on rights, forms, and remote or in-person appearance options.