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Klickitat County West District Court
The objective of West District Court in Klickitat County is to provide the best possible public service. We are a fair and efficient branch of the justice system. Striving to serve the public in a professional and timely manner the administrative staff assists the public and the district court judge with traffic and non-traffic infractions, misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal offenses, civil matters for damages, antiharassment or protection orders, disputes and or recovery of monies. In addition to the public, West District Court works with other department and agencies such as Klickitat County Adult Probation, Klickitat County Prosecuting Attorney's office, City of White Salmon and Bingen prosecutor's office and local law enforcement agencies. West District Court provides judicial services for Washington State and also serves as a dual court for the City of White Salmon and City of Bingen.
Upcoming Dockets
To attend a West District Court Docket by phone please call the number and enter the PIN number provided here.
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PHONE - 1-617-675-4444
PIN - 463-744-512-6457 #
If you are represented, please maintain contact with your attorney.
Please contact West District Court at (509) 493-1190 to update your address and telephone number.
The court is open and available by telephone, in person, mail, email and a drop box that is located on the building near the court entrance.
PAYMENTS
If you are wanting to make a court payment please be sure you are paying the correct court. Klickitat County has a West District Court and an East District Court.
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JURY TRIAL STATUS
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West District Court Payments
West District Court Payments
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West District Court Forms
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Civil Cases
District Court has jurisdiction to hear civil cases if the amount in controversy does not exceed $75,000.
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Criminal Cases
District Courts have jurisdiction to hear violations of all misdemeanors or gross misdemeanors and violations of city ordinances.
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Infractions
Minor traffic or motor vehicle offenses are decriminalized into a system of civil infractions.
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Name Change
Any person desiring to change his or her name may file the action in the District Court of his or her residence.
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Protection Order
Learn about the two different types of protection orders available from the District Court.
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Small Claims
Small Claims limits the jurisdictional amount to cases less than $5,000.
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Weekly Dockets
View court calendar information for traffic and criminal court.
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District Court Fee Schedule
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COVID-19
Mitigation and Contested Hearings by Mail Form
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Jeff Baker
Judge
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District Court West
Physical Address
501 NE Washington Street
White Salmon, WA 98672
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 435
White Salmon, WA 98672
Phone: 509-493-1190Fax: 509-493-4469
Hours
Monday- Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(Closed Noon - 1 p.m. for Lunch)