Title 05A Municipal Court
Chapter 05A.01 Creation of Court
Section 05A.01.010 Court Established Pursuant to Chapter 3.50 RCW
The municipal court of the City of Spokane (“municipal court”) is hereby created, and shall have jurisdiction and exercise all powers vested in the municipal court by chapter 3.50 RCW, together with such other powers and jurisdiction generally conferred on such courts in Washington, either by common law or statute. One purpose of the municipal court is to protect community members from criminal recidivism from those charged with crimes by providing accountability and services to defendants informed by their criminogenic needs, responsivity and threats consistent with due process and overall goals of rehabilitation and crime reduction. The municipal court shall commence operation on January 1, 2009.
Date Passed: Monday, June 12, 2023
Effective Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
ORD C36395 Section 1
