Magistrates hear minor traffic offenses, parking violations, other ordinance violations.
Hearing requests must be made in writing following the instructions on the citation. This center accepts first time applications, renewals, and applications for expedited processing. Allow six weeks for regular processing or two weeks for expedited processing. There is an additional fee for expedited processing. Community crime prevention programs Seattle Police Department staff are available at this location to answer questions about securing your home and to provide protective window stickers, current crime statistics, and contacts for your local Block Watch group.