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***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.18
Section 05A.18.020
 

Title 05A Municipal Court

Chapter 05A.18 Spokane Municipal Therapeutic Courts

Section 05A.18.020 Therapeutic Courts Established
  1. Pursuant to, and as authorized by, RCW 2.30.030, the Court’s previous establishment of a Community Court as a program within the Municipal Court is hereby codified as presently constituted, including a docket separate from other criminal matters, operating in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the community court core team as defined by associated Court’s Polices and Procedure Manual and endorsed by the Center for Court Innovation.
  1. Pursuant to, and as authorized by, RCW 2.30.030, the Court’s previous establishment of a Veterans Court as a program within the Municipal Court is hereby codified as presently constituted, including a docket separate from other criminal matters, operating in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Veterans Court Core Team as defined by associated Court’s Polices and Procedure Manual and endorsed by the Center for Court Innovation.
  1. Pursuant to, and as authorized by, RCW 2.30.030, the Court’s previous establishment of a DUI Court as a program within the Municipal Court is hereby codified as presently constituted, including a docket separate from other criminal matters, operating in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the DUI Court core team as defined by associated Court’s Polices and Procedure Manual and endorsed by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.
  1. Pursuant to, and as authorized by, RCW 2.30.030, the Court’s previous establishment of a Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment Court is hereby codified as presently constituted, including a docket separate from other criminal matters, operating in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the DVIT Team as defined by associated Court’s Polices and Procedure Manual and endorsed by the Center for Court Innovation.
  1. Pursuant to, and as authorized by, RCW 2.30.030, the Municipal Court is authorized to administer a Misdemeanor Drug Court, including a docket separate from other criminal matters, operating in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Misdemeanor Drug Court Core Team as defined by associated Court’s Polices and Procedure Manual and endorsed by industry best practices.

Date Passed: Monday, June 12, 2023

Effective Date: Monday, June 12, 2023

ORD C36395 Section 2