Poulsbo Municipal Court
The Poulsbo Municipal Court is a court of limited jurisdiction. The Municipal Court Judge is authorized by Washington State Statute to preside over the following types of cases: non-traffic infractions, traffic infractions, parking infractions, criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors occurring within the city limits of Poulsbo, and orders for protection for victims of domestic violence. Court sessions are open to the public. We welcome all to view our judicial system at work.
To look up your court date online, find my court date.
Having to appear in court for an infraction or citation can be an upsetting experience. It is our hope that we can provide some information here that will be of help in guiding you through the process and take some of the mystery out of the procedures.
If you received a ticket from the State Patrol or the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department please contact Kitsap County District Court 360.337.7109
Poulsbo Municipal Court
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00am – 4:30pm
We are closed for lunch from 12:15pm – 1:15pm
Address:
200 NE Moe St
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Phone: 360.779.9846
Fax: 360.779.1584
Payment Information
Parking Tickets:
When submitting payment or inquiries regarding parking tickets:
- We can access parking ticket information by either the parking ticket number or the vehicle license number, not by owner name.
- Always include your parking ticket number – if you don’t have that include the vehicle license number, including state where registered.
Cash:
Do not send cash through the mail or leave cash in the drop box.
Checks or Money Orders:
Make checks/money orders payable to: PMC or Poulsbo Municipal Court
- Include case or ticket number. If you don’t have the case or ticket number include the name of the person listed on the ticket or court charging document if different from your name.
- Include your phone number with payment.
Drop Boxes:
You can use the drop box located near the front doors at Poulsbo City Hall or the drive up box located on 3rd Ave behind Poulsbo City Hall.
- Mark the outside of your envelope “Poulsbo Municipal Court.”
- Include case or ticket number. If you don’t have the case or ticket number include the name of the person listed on the ticket or court charging document if different from your name.
- Include your phone number with payment.
Credit Card Payments:
Credit card payments can be made through Official Payments Corporation.
- To pay by credit card call 1-888-877-3571, or by internet www.officialpayments.com.
- A $3.95 fee will be charged per transaction for infraction and criminal charges, $1.95 for parking charges, subject to change.
- You must know your ticket number, the name of the court (ie. Poulsbo Municipal Court), citing agency may be requested (ie. Poulsbo Police Department), and the courthouse zip code – 98370.
- After authorization of your payment, you will be given a confirmation number that you should keep in your records. If you do not receive this number, your payment has not been processed.