Washington Court System

THE SUPREME COURT
Six-year terms, staggered


  • Appeals from the Court of Appeals
  • Administers state court system

COURT OF APPEALS
Six-year terms, staggered
Division I, Seattle; Division II, Tacoma
Division III, Spokane


  • Appeals from lower courts except those in jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

SUPERIOR COURT
Four-year terms


  • Civil matters
  • Domestic relations
  • Felony criminal cases
  • Juvenile matters
  • Appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction

COURTS OF LIMITED JURISDICTION
Four-year terms
District and Municipal courts


  • Misdemeanor criminal cases
  • Traffic, non-traffic, and parking infractions
  • Domestic violence protection orders
  • Civil actions of $100,000 or less
  • Small claims up to $10,000

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