Buckley Municipal Court

 

A Message from Administration:

 

Buckley Municipal Court uses OCourts for all forms and orders.  It is the responsibility of the parties to communicate with each other prior to their court appearance and upload and complete each of the applicable forms and orders that they anticipate the court will consider prior to their court appearance. If you do not have an OCourts account, please contact the court at bmc@cityofbuckley.com or call 360.829.2118 for login information.

 

 

Vision Statement:

 

The Buckley Municipal Court offers impartial justice for every individual who comes before it.  With innovation, transparency and efficiency, the Buckley Municipal court seeks to provide unfettered access for all to the justice system. 

Mission

The Buckley Municipal Court is an independent and impartial branch of government, committed to providing an accessible, respectful, tolerant, and competent venue for the fair and diligent resolution of all matters brought before it.  In partnership with the City of Buckley, the Buckley Municipal Court is dedicated to preserving the dignity of the individual while enhancing the quality of life of those in our community, and establishing trust, confidence and respect in and for the justice system.

 

Local Court Rules

Local Court Rules (effective September 1, 2022) can be found here

 

Limited Jurisdiction
As a court of limited jurisdiction, the Municipal Court is authorized by the laws of the State of Washington to preside over all criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, as well as traffic, non-traffic and parking infractions occurring within the city limits of Buckley. All cases filed are processed in accordance with court procedure and the laws of the State of Washington, under the direction of the presiding judge. See Buckley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 1.04 Prosecution for Violations