This page provides links to court-related statutes, and federal, state, county, municipal, and specialized courts relevant to Washington State, including professional associations and other resources. For further information on court services provided by cities and counties, see City and County court services.

Statutes

• Title 2 RCW - Courts of record
• Ch. 2.08 RCW - Superior courts
• Title 3 RCW - District courts - Courts of limited jurisdiction
• Ch. 3.46 RCW - Municipal department in district court - Repealed, see RCW 3.46.015 - Operation of municipal department in existence prior to July 1, 2008.
• Ch. 3.50 RCW - Municipal courts - Altenate provisions
• RCW 3.30.090 - Violations bureau
• RCW 2.30 - Therapeutic courts
• Ch 26.12 RCW - Family court
• Ch. 13.04 RCW - Basic Juvenile Court Act
• RCW 13.40.580 - .640 - Youth court diversion programs
• Ch. 3.72 RCW - Youth  court - Alternative method of handling traffic infactions, transit infractions, or civil infractions
• Ch 7.75 RCW - Dispute resolution centers
• RCW 39.34.180 - Criminal justice responsibilities - Interlocal agreements - Termination

Federal Courts

• United States Supreme Court
• United States Courts
• Federal Court Finder
• 9th Circuit Court
  • Washington Eastern District Bankruptcy Court
  • Washington Eastern District Court
  • Washington Western District Bankruptcy Court
  • Washington Western District Court

Washington State Courts

• Washington State Courts
  • Court Directories
  • Court Opinions
• A Guide to Washington State Courts
• MRSC: Recent Court Decisions of Interest to Local Government Officials

Washington County Courts

• Judicial Districts Reference List 
• Court Directory: Superior, Juvenile, District & Municipal Courts by County

Washington Municipal Courts

• Court Directory: Superior, Juvenile, District & Municipal Courts by City

Washington Specialized Courts

• Directory of Problem Solving Courts

Drug Courts

• Drug Courts and Other Therapeutic Courts Overview
• Directory of Adult Drug Courts
• Directory of Juvenile Drug Courts

Mental Health Courts

• Directory of Mental Health Courts

Veterans Courts

• Directory of Veterans Treatment Courts

Youth Courts

• WA State Association of Youth Courts: Directory of Youth Courts

Recommended Resources

Washington

• Boards, Commissions, Programs, and Organizations
• Washington Courts: Washington State Court Rules
• Washington Office of Public Defense
• Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
• Washington Courts: Court Funding Task Force
• Washington Defender Association
• Washington District Court and Municipal Court Judges' Association
• Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys
• Washington CASA Association – program for court-appointed special advocates (CASA) for children
• Washington State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice (WA-PCJJ)

Other

• American Judicature Society
• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
• Center for Court Innovation
• National Center for State Courts
• National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
• National Association of Youth Courts
• National Criminal Justice Reference Service
• U.S. Department of Jusitice: Office of Justice Programs