City of Spokane

Spokane Municipal Code

***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 03
Chapter 03.01B
Section 03.01B.110
 

Title 03 Administration and Personnel

Chapter 03.01B Executive and Administration

Article XI. Stand-alone Administrative Departments

Section 03.01B.110 Office of the City Attorney

 

  1. The Office of the City Attorney is an administrative department that renders legal advice, counsel, and services to the Mayor, City Council, all City divisions, departments, City employees, and certain intergovernmental agencies.
  1. The Office of the City Prosecutor is the criminal branch of the Office of the City Attorney. It is responsible for the prosecution of all misdemeanor crimes and civil infractions that occur within the city of Spokane. The City Attorney designates the City Prosecutor.
  1. Pursuant to Section 32 of the City of Spokane Charter, the City Attorney appoints and removes all Assistant City Attorneys and Assistant City Prosecutors.

 

Date Passed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Effective Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026

ORD C36795 Section 3