There are 222 Courts in Washington, serving a population of 7,169,967 people in an area of 66,439 square miles. There is 1 Court per 32,297 people, and 1 Court per 299 square miles.
The state of Washington is ranked 33rd in Courts per capita, and 27th in Courts per square mile.
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Washington Appellate Courts
Court Name: Washington Court of Appeals, Division I
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Seattle
Number of Judges: 10
Court Name: Washington Court of Appeals, Division II
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Tacoma
Number of Judges: 7
Court Name: Washington Court of Appeals, Division III
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Spokane
Number of Judges: 5
Court Name: Washington Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Olympia
Number of Judges: 9
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington District Court | State Legislation | County | 118 |
| Washington Municipal Court | State Legislation | City, Town, Municipality | 93 |
| Washington Superior Court | Constitution | Statewide | 192 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Community Courts | Local |
| Drug Courts | Local |
| Domestic Violence Courts | Local |
| Mental Health Courts | Local |
| Veterans Courts | Local |
| DUI Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | Yes |
| English Required | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 30 Days |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 1 year |