2022 Public Safety Voter Guide
SEATTLE MUNICIPAL COURT
Seattle Municipal Court Judge Candidates
While the Seattle Municipal Court has seven judges, only Positions 3 and 7 are competitive races this election cycle.
What’s On the Ballot
The Seattle Municipal Court has seven (7) judges elected to four-year terms.
As outlined by state law in RCW 39.34.180:
Each county, city, and town is responsible for the prosecution, adjudication, sentencing, and incarceration of misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses committed by adults in their respective jurisdictions, and referred from their respective law enforcement agencies, whether filed under state law or city ordinance, and must carry out these responsibilities through the use of their own courts, staff, and facilities, or by entering into contracts or interlocal agreements under this chapter to provide these services.
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The Methodology
Candidate Questionnaire
A candidate questionnaire covering court-related issues was sent out to all judicial candidates in September. We provide the candidates’ full responses to better inform voters on where they stand.
Candidate Ordering
Candidates are listed in the order that they will appear on the ballot.