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 05A
Chapter 05A.01
Section 05A.01.010
 

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