The mission of Pierce County District Court, as an independent and impartial branch of government, is to promote respect for law, society and individual rights; provide open, accessible and effective forums for dispute resolution; resolve legal matters in a just, efficient and timely manner and assure the dignified and fair treatment of all parties.
Pierce County District Court's Criminal Division , located at the County City Building, administers criminal and certain civil matters. The Civil & Infraction Division, located at 96th and Hosmer, processes pre-trial actions, small claims, impounds, traffic and non-traffic infractions.
