District Court
614 Division Street, Port Orchard, WA,  MS-25
Phone:(360)337-7144 * Fax:(360)337-4865
 
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Judges

James M. Riehl
Department #1
2007-2010

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Jeffrey J. Jahns
Department #2
2009-2010

Marilyn G. Paja
Department #3
2007-2010

Stephen J. Holman
Department #4
2007-2010

District Courts have long been called the "peoples court" and are well named for the wide variety of matters over which they have jurisdiction. The collection of fines and assessments generates considerable revenue, which funds both local and state programs. This revenue contributes to public safety and education programs, information systems, crime-victims compensation, public defense, drivers education programs in schools, law enforcement training and local probation supervision programs.

In addition to the law enforcement agencies (Kitsap County Sheriff's Office and Washington State Patrol) and the Kitsap County Prosecutor's Office, this Court also files and hears cases brought by the:

  • Washington State Department of Wildlife 
  • Washington State Liquor Control Board 
  • Kitsap County Humane Society 
  • Washington State Department of Natural Resources 
  • Washington State and Kitsap County Parks 
  • Washington State Department of Labor and Industries 
  • Kitsap County Department of Community Development/ Zoning Enforcement 
  • Kitsap County Board of Health

The Kitsap County District Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanors and gross misdemeanor crimes. These crimes carry a maximum penalty of one (1) year in jail and/ or a $5,000 fine. The most common criminal charges include Domestic Violence (DV), Assault, and Theft. Criminal Traffic charges like Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUI) and Driving While License Suspended (DWLS) are filed into this Court. Traffic infractions including speeding, license tabs charges and equipment violations are also heard in this Court.

Probation Services of the District Court supervises offenders sentenced by the Court. Probation is a sentencing alternative to incarceration in jail. Referrals for treatment are made from this office. Probation Services monitors the offender's compliance with sentencing conditions set by the Court. These conditions might include No Contact Orders granted in cases of Domestic Violence or treatment for alcohol/ drug abuse ordered for DUI offenders.

The Civil Division processes Small Claims in amounts not exceeding $5,000 and civil actions not exceeding $75,000. It has jurisdiction over Unlawful Harassment petitions (neighbor disputes) and Protection Orders (family/ intimate partner matters). Petitions for name changes are also heard in District Court.

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NO CONTACT ORDERS

No Contact Orders are password protected and can be viewed by those who have been given a log in name and password.  Click here to sign in and view No Contact Orders.

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WHAT'S NEW?

Interstate Compact Agreement for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS). Many misdemeanor offenders must now receive permission from the court before leaving the state.  Information and forms here.

Interactive Online Forms.  You can fill them out online and print to your local printer. Click on the link above and you will be taken directly to their site.  Registration for access to the forms is quick and easy.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Internet Access to Court and other legal information.

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Official payments

Payment for all fines and traffic citations can be made by calling the "Official Payments Corporation" at 1-888-320-7067.  Enjoy the convenience, flexibility and rewards of credit card payments.

  • You must know your ticket number and the name of the citing agency (ie. Washington State Patrol, Kitsap County Sheriff).
  • A small service fee will be charged.
  • After authorization of your payment, you will be given a confirmation number that you should keep in your records.

NEED MORE TIME TO PAY?

Signal Credit Management Services

If you need more than 60 days to pay your Court fine, you can apply to Signal Credit Management Services for time payment assistance.

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Last Updated:  February 08, 2010

District Court office is open 8:00 am - 12:15 pm, and  1:15 pm - 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday

For more information contact the office at (360) 337-7144 or emailEmail the District Court Office

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