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About DAJD

The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) operates safe, secure, and humane detention facilities.

About DCHS

Providing equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.

About DNRP

Our talented workforce protects and restores the natural environment for the people, fish, and wildlife of King County, promoting more resilient, sustainable, equitable communities.

About King County Elections

KCE's mission is to conduct accurate, secure, and accessible elections. Our vision is to be a leader in providing inclusive elections.

About Local Services

If you live or do business in King County and outside city limits, King County is your local government.

About Metro

Our mission is to provide the best possible public transportation services and improve regional mobility and quality of life in King County.

About PAO

The mission of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is to do justice.

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2025 Judicial Assignments

Superior Court judicial assignments effective January 16, 2024

About the King County Sheriff's Office

Ensuring the safety of people in King County is our top priority. We aim to do this in a respectful manner based on our core values of leadership, integrity, service, and teamwork. Every employee is expected to provide the best customer service by working with you to address your concerns.

Before contacting Superior Court

Learn more about options and resources that may help you schedule and prepare for your civil motions and trials.

Buildings and locations

Information about King County office locations and the public services available.

Careers - Sheriff

Learn about the different types of careers the Sheriff's Office offers.

Christmas holiday closures and service impacts

Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on Christmas, a state and federal holiday.

Commissioners - Superior Court

Find contact info and department info for King County Superior Court Commissioners.

Contact Superior Court

Find phone numbers for the different areas of King County Superior Court.

General Administrative Orders

King County District Court General Administrative Orders (GAOs) are organized into the following categories on this webpage:

Grant timeline

This detailed timeline is for the competitive track.

Holiday closures and service impacts

Learn which holidays are observed by King County government. Follow links to each holiday to learn about site closures and services impacts.

IIU news, data and reports

Learn more about King County Sheriff's Office Internal Investigations data and reports.  Use this page to contact us, make a complaint or commendation, or see IIU complaint dashboard or completed investigations reports.

Independence Day holiday closures and service impacts

Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on Independence Day, a state and federal holiday.

Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday closures and service impacts

Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Job opportunities - Superior Court

Learn more about working at King County Superior Court.

Judge page TEMPLATE

How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.

Judges and staff - Superior Court

Learn more about the backgrounds, services, and contact information for Superior Court judges and other staff.

Juneteenth holiday closures and service impacts

Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on Juneteenth, a state and federal holiday.

King County TV

KCTV is your link to regional government. Participate in meetings of the King County Council, learn about relevant local issues, and watch programming that celebrates our diverse communities.

Labor Day holiday closures and service impacts

Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on Labor Day, a state and federal holiday.

Leadership Team

The King County Sheriff's Office team  brings a wealth of knowledge and a tremendous amount of combined experience to their assignments.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday closures and service impacts

Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a state and federal holiday.

Memorial Day holiday closures and service impacts

Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on Memorial Day, a state and federal holiday.

New Year's Day holiday closures and service impacts

Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on New Year's Day, a state and federal holiday.

Presidents' Day holiday closures and service impacts

Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on Presidents' Day, a state and federal holiday.

Pro Tempore Superior Court Judges

Find the judicial officers, courtrooms, and departments of our current temporary Superior Court Judges.

Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – 2023 incidents

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviews investigations of officer involved shootings, police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths. Find the status of incidents sent to our office that occurred in 2023 below.

Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – 2024 incidents

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviews investigations of officer involved shootings, police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths. Find the status of incidents sent to our office that occurred in 2024 below.

Superior Court judges

Learn more about Superior Court judges located at Clark Children and Family Justice Center, King County Courthouse, and Maleng Regional Justice Center.

Superior Court jurisdiction

Learn more about King County Superior Court's purpose and approach as a general jurisdiction court. Please note that Emergency Order 33 is in effect.

Thanksgiving holiday closures and service impacts

Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on Thanksgiving, and the Friday after.

Translation page

This page is a demonstration of Smartling translation management.

Updates

Stay informed on the latest WaterWorks Grant Program news and updates.

Veterans Day holiday closures and service impacts

Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on Veterans Day, a state and federal holiday.

WaterWorks Grant Program

The WaterWorks Grant Program provides approximately $5 million in funding every two years to organizations carrying out a variety of water quality improvement projects in the service area for King County's regional wastewater system.

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