Service Advisory - Limited Service Notification

*** SERVICE ADVISORY ***

Due to a statewide data system outage, Des Moines Municipal Court is currently operating with limited services until further notice.

Key Information:

Limited Services at Front Counter: The Court Clerk’s Office will remain open to the public during the outage with limited services. We encourage court customers to call or email before visiting in person (Phone: 206-878-4597, Email: [email protected]) to confirm we can assist you. If you would like to make a payment on a case, please note that the Court Clerk’s office can accept payment by check or money order only; neither cash nor credit card payments (whether in person or online) will be accepted during the outage.

Hearings on Traffic Tickets (including camera tickets): These hearings will proceed as usual via Zoom or in person.

Proceedings in Criminal Cases: If you are scheduled for a hearing on a criminal case, you should attend Court on your scheduled date and time. If you have further questions, please contact your attorney.

Scheduled Support Services/Probation Appointments: If you have an upcoming appointment scheduled, your assigned Support Services Specialist will contact you directly as some appointments may be affected by the outage.

Random Drug Testing: Operations not affected.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please check back for updates as we work to restore full services.