| Municipal Court
Hours: Monday — Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Closed on all federal holidays
Court Sessions:
Court is in session every Tuesday at 8:30 AM
Passports:
Passports are available Monday and Thursday between the hours of 9am and 3pm only; forms may picked up at any time during regular business hours. You will need to provide an original birth certificate, a photocopy of identification, and two passport photos (available at Costco, Sears, or Walgreen). You may visit the following website for more information regarding requirements and the cost involved to obtain a passport:
www.travel.state.gov
or you can call toll-free at
1-877-487-2778.
Types of Tickets Issued:
Infractions/Green Ticket —
- You must respond within 15 days from date of issuance either in person or by mail.
- Read the back of your ticket, check the appropriate box, sign your name and update address if necessary: mail or bring green copy to court window.
- If you do not respond within 15 days, a Failure to Appear will be issued, a late fee assessed, and the Department of Licensing notified, which could result in the suspension of your license.
- Your ticket will be turned over to collections and additional fees and interest will be assessed.
Criminal Tickets/Gold Ticket —
- You must respond in person on the date and time that is written on the bottom left hand corner of your citation by the officer.
- If you are booked into jail and bail out, please call the court immediately to set a hearing date.
- If you wish to apply for a Public Defender you will have the opportunity to do so at your first appearance in court. If you qualify, one will be appointed at no cost to you.
- Requests for continuances, with the reason clearly stated, must be made prior to your scheduled hearing date.
- We will NOT reschedule Arraignments on the day of court unless it is an emergency.
Payment of Tickets/Infractions:
You may use our on-line system to make a one time payment or to set up monthly ACH payments, using your checking or savings accounts, credit or debit cards. There is a fee to use this service. To use the system, click the link below:
When mailing payments, please include the green copy of your ticket or include your full name, date of birth and the ticket number on your check or money order. Please make checks/money orders to: EWMC and mail to the address below.
Municipal Court uses Armada for accounts turned over to collection. Please call 509-884-8000 or 1-800-949-2372 for more information.
Court Dates:
You can look up your court date and time at: www.courts.wa.gov
Request for Deferred Finding FAQ:
Can I keep my traffic ticket "off my record"?
If you have received a traffic infraction, you may be eligible for a deferral. By successfully completing a deferral, the Court will not report your ticket to the Department of Licensing (DOL). You may defer only one moving infraction and only one non-moving infraction each seven years . The length of deferral is up to two years . To complete your deferral, you will be required to pay an administrative fee. If you commit a new traffic infraction at any location during your deferral or fail to pay the administrative fee , the Court will report your deferred ticket as a conviction to DOL. Two infractions listed below do not qualify for this Court's deferral program . Additionally, the infraction of Operating a Motor Vehicle without Liability Insurance may be deferred only if you show proof that you are now insured at the time you request a deferral.
How do I ask the court to defer my infraction?
You must file a Request to Defer Traffic Infraction within 15 days of receipt of the violation you wish to have deferred. When the Court receives your Request to Defer, it will be reviewed by a judge and, if appropriate, an Order will be signed setting conditions and costs. A copy of the signed Order will be mailed to you.
What does it cost to defer my infraction?
You must pay an Administrative Fee ranging from $150 to $250.
What if I don't pay the administrative fee as scheduled, or commit a new traffic infraction?
The Court will end your deferral and will report to DOL that you committed your traffic infraction. There are no exceptions to this policy.
What infractions do not qualify for deferral?
The Court does not allow deferral for the following infractions:
- Passing a School Bus
- Any infraction where a fatality occurred
- Any infraction issued to a defendant who has a Commercial Driver's License.
Court Contacts:
Judge:
Chancey C. Crowell
509-884-0680
Court Administrator:
Joan Sims
509-884-0680
Assistant Court Administrator:
Mary Beth Holzerland
509-884-0680
City Attorney:
Devin Poulson
509-884-9515
Fax:
509-886-4501
Physical and mailing address:
East Wenatchee Municipal Court
271 — 9th Street
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
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