County Clerk Services offered at Pend Orielle District Court

County Clerk Services offered at Pend Orielle District Court

The Pend Oreille County Clerk is one of the elected officials provided by the Washington State Constitution with specific duties assigned by statute and court rules. The Clerk is, by virtue of the Constitution, ex-officio of Superior Court and serves as the official record keeper and financial officer of Superior Court.

Pend Oreille District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction serving the citizens of Pend Oreille County and the municipalities of Newport, Cusick, Ione, Metaline, and Metaline Falls. The District Court hears the following cases :

• Felony first appearances
• Criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors
• Traffic and non-traffic infractions
• Civil lawsuits for money damages up to $100,000
• Small claims up to $10,000
• Protection orders
• Name changes

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