District Court serves the community of Thurston County as a court of limited jurisdiction. This court hears misdemeanors, infractions, civil and small claims, protection orders, and name changes. SW Olympia, WA In-person, phone, and LiveChat services are available Monday through Friday, am β pm, with services closed during break and lunch periods. Want to get text message reminders about your upcoming court dates? Fill out this text reminder request form and you will get a reminder a week, three days, and one day before each court date.
If you are paying a traffic ticket, requesting a deferral or mitigation of a traffic ticket, contesting a traffic ticket, or requesting public records, you don't have to come court. Use the links to Respond to my Ticket or Records Requests available on this page. You can complete these transactions without coming to the courthouse. Then click on "How do I petition to change my name? The court provides many service options available through this website.
If you would like additional help or information, we are available to you through the LiveChat option below, email at: TCDC co. If you have a court hearing scheduled, you may appear via Zoom instead of coming to the courthouse. If you did not get information in your summons about how to appear remotely, call the Court at or use the chat button at the bottom of this page to find out how.
If you are appearing for a criminal matter, you must talk with your attorney first. To attend your hearing via Zoom, click the meeting code for your assigned courtroom. For more information or if you cannot attend by Zoom, use the chat feature below or call the court at If you would like to observe a court hearing, please view the virtual calendar for court times and YouTube channel information. Prior to filing you must either email the Civil Department or call them at to schedule your hearing date and receive instructions on filing your motion.
Please provide your case number when contacting us to schedule. We cannot schedule a hearing without the case number. The site visit report can be found here.
