Court Services King County Superior Court's Juvenile Court Services

Juvenile Court Services provides opportunities for youth and families to receive supportive interventions and programming with the goal of eliminating future involvement in the legal system.

• Youth and Family Centered: We provide early assessment and interventions that are culturally responsive and trauma-informed to address each youth and family’s unique circumstances. We collaborate with youth, families, and the community to promote positive youth development.
• Community Partnerships: We connect youth to community-based opportunities and resources to develop their skills and meet their needs. We are transparent and seek community feedback to improve our services. Our goal is to promote a safe community and challenge racial and ethnic disparities in the legal system.
• Balanced and Restorative Justice: We partner with the community to offer restorative and timely interventions that can limit or replace formal court processes, detention, and criminal charges. We engage youth in taking responsibility and address the needs of victims, fostering pathways for intervention, restoration, and behavioral change.

1211 East Alder Street, Seattle, WA 98122

Referred by the Prosecuting Attorney's office.

All youth under age 18 are entitled to a free attorney. Parents are responsible for court and attorney costs, which vary depending on the case.

Applicable to all cases involving youth under 18 suspected of committing an offense.

King, WA

King County Superior Court - Juvenile Court handles cases when youth under 18 are accused of offenses.