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Bruce Knutson, Juvenile Court Services Director
About Us
The King County Juvenile Court has exclusive jurisdiction over those juveniles within King County who violate the criminal laws of the state of Washington, or who have petitions filed against them due to chronic truancy or at-risk behavior, or who need protection and advocacy as a result of abuse, neglect or abandonment. The Juvenile Court Probation Department is responsible for the provision of assessment and probation services. Other departments of the Juvenile court are responsible for non-offender matters, such as dependency, truancy, at-risk youth or children in need of services matters. The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention is responsible for detained youth.
Information for Parents/Guardians and Youth
Obtaining information and assistance about Juvenile Court, its procedures and resources, may seem like an impossible and frustrating task, especially when your family is in crisis. The following information is designed to help answer some of the basic questions that you may have and get you started so you can get the assistance you and your child needs.
If you are the parent of a youth that is charged with an offense, it is important that you know that you, as well as your child, are required by law to appear at various court hearings.
Interpreters
The court provides interpreters for youth and families in court. Call (206) 296-9358.
Important Addresses and Telephone Numbers
King County Juvenile Court and Juvenile Detention Center
1211 East Alder
Seattle, WA 98122-5598
(206) 205-9500 (general recorded information)
(206) 205-9590 (main receptionist 8:15 am- 4:30 pm Monday through Friday)
Regional Justice Center
401 4th Avenue North
Kent, WA 98032
(206) 205-2527
Note:
Several agencies other than the Juvenile Court and Juvenile Detention are located in the King County Youth Service Center and the Regional Justice Center in Kent. If you want to contact one of the other agencies (such as Prosecuting Attorney’s Office or Department of Children and Family Services court unit) by mail, fax or telephone, please try to contact the tenant directly or call the general information recording at (206) 205-9500.
No weapons or contraband may be brought into the buildings
How to get to the Juvenile Courthouse & Detention Center.
How to get to the Regional Justice Center.
How to find out when your child’s hearing is scheduled.
Who to call for other information.
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