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Kitsap County District Court
Fee Schedule (RCW 36.18.080)

All costs, fees, fines, forfeitures, penalties, and assessments are set by state law, local law, and/or the judicial branch.

Kitsap County District Court accepts cash, check, money order, certified check, credit cards, and debit cards for payment.

All such monies collected by a district court shall be remitted by the clerk of the district court to the county treasurer pursuant to RCW 3.62.020.

GR = General Rule
IRLJ = Infraction Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
KCC = Kitsap County Code
LFO = Criminal Legal Financial Obligations
LGR = District Court Local General Rule
RALJ = Rules for Appeal of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
RCW = Revised Code of Washington

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Links to fee sections: Civil Filing Fees  Administrative Fees  Infraction Fees  Criminal Mandatory Fees  Criminal Discretionary Fees

Civil Filing Fees Authority Amount
Animal
– Appeal of Dangerous Dog Determination
– Appeal of Potentially Dangerous Animal Decision
– Petition for Return of Impounded Dangerous Animal or
   Potentially Dangerous Animal
– Petition for Return of Seized Animal

RCW 3.62.060(1)(a)
RCW 3.62.060(2)(a)
RCW 7.75.035
KCC 2.122.010


$ 83.00

Appeal to Superior Court – Civil, Infractions
RCW 36.18.020(2)(b)
RCW 36.18.020(5)(b)
RALJ 2.4(b)

$ 230.00


Appeal to Superior Court – Small Claims
RCW 36.18.020(2)(b)
RCW 36.18.020(5)(b)
KCC 4.135.010
Superior Court Local Mandatory Arbitration Rule 2.1(a)
RALJ 2.4(b)


$ 480.00

Civil Complaint
RCW 3.62.060(1)(a)
RCW 3.62.060(2)(a)
RCW 7.75.035
KCC 2.122.010

$ 83.00
Civil Contempt Sanction RCW 7.21.040 Variable

Civil Counterclaim, Cross-Claim, Third Party
RCW 3.62.060(1)(a)
RCW 3.62.060(2)(a)
RCW 7.75.035
KCC 2.122.010

$ 83.00
Ex Parte Order Processing RCW 3.62.060(1)(i) $ 20.00
Extension of Judgment RCW 6.17.020(3)
RCW 3.62.060(1)(a)
$ 43.00

Foreign Judgment
RCW 3.62.060(1)(a)
RCW 3.62.060(2)(a)
RCW 7.75.035
KCC 2.122.010

$ 83.00

Forfeiture – Drug Assets/Firearms
RCW 3.62.060(1)(a)
RCW 3.62.060(2)(a)
RCW 7.75.035
KCC 2.122.010

$ 83.00
Municipal Court Judgment (Abstract/Transcript) RCW 3.62.060(1)(k) $ 43.00


Name Change
RCW 3.62.060(1)(a)
RCW 3.62.060(2)(a)
RCW 7.75.035
KCC 2.122.010
RCW 4.24.130(4)
RCW 36.18.010.


$ 287.50
Protection Order – Antiharassment (Waived By Court) RCW 7.105.105(9)(b) No Fee
Protection Order – Domestic Violence RCW 7.105.105(9)(a) No Fee
Protection Order – Sexual Assault RCW 7.105.105(9)(a) No Fee
Protection Order – Stalking RCW 7.105.105(9)(a) No Fee

Small Claims – Notice of Claim
RCW 12.40.020
RCW 7.75.035
KCC 2.122.020

$ 50.00

Small Claims – Counterclaim, Cross-Claim, Third Party
RCW 12.40.020
RCW 7.75.035
KCC 2.122.020

$ 50.00
Supplemental Proceedings RCW 3.62.060(1)(c) $ 20.00

Vehicle Impound Hearing Request
– RCW 46.55.120(2)(b) (filing fee required)
RCW 3.62.060(1)(a)
RCW 3.62.060(2)(a)
RCW 7.75.035
KCC 2.122.010

$ 83.00
Writ – Garnishment, Execution, Attachment RCW 3.62.060(1)(b) $ 12.00



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Administrative Fees Authority Amount
Abstract of Driving Record RCW 46.52.130(2) No Fee
Administrative Record GR 31.1 Search Fee
– First hour no charge
– $ 30.00 per hour after first hour
GR 31.1(h)(4)
Variable
Appeal Preparation of Record RCW 3.62.060(1)(h) $ 40.00
Authenticate/Exemplify Instrument – With Seal RCW 3.62.060(1)(g)(i) $ 8.00
Certifying Instrument on File or of Record
– $ 5.00 plus $ 1.00 per page
RCW 3.62.060(1)(g)(i) Variable
Clerk Services – Historical Search, Report
– $ 20.00 per hour
RCW 3.62.060(1)(i) Variable
Copy of Instrument for Filing – No Seal
– $ 0.50 per page
RCW 3.62.060(1)(g)(iii) Variable
Copy of Document – Paper Copy
– $ 0.25 per page
RCW 3.62.060(1)(g)(iv) Variable
Copy of Document – Thumb Drive RCW 3.62.060(1)(g)(v) $ 12.00
Copy of Court Hearing – Audio Recording RCW 3.62.060(1)(j) $ 10.00
eFiling Paper Filing – By Attorney LGR 30.1(d)(3) $ 50.00
eFiling Special Handling LGR 30.1(d)(2) $ 20.00
Judgment Transcript Preparation RCW 3.62.060(1)(e) $ 20.00
Jury Demand – Civil Case RCW 3.62.060(1)(d) $ 125.00
NSF Check GR 29 $ 40.00
Postage GR 29 Variable



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Infractions Authority Amount
Base Penalty – Generally
– Base penalty + PSEA below = total amount assessed
– IRLJ 6.2(d)(1) (traffic)
– IRLJ 6.2(d)(2) (commercial vehicle)
– IRLJ 6.2(d)(3) (parks and recreation)
– IRLJ 6.2(d)(4) (boating)
– IRLJ 6.2(d)(5) (fish and wildlife)
– Does not include parking, standing, stopping or
   pedestrian infractions. IRLJ 6.2(c).




IRLJ 6.2(d)




Variable
Base Penalty – Civil Infractions
– Base penalty + PSEA below = total amount assessed
– Class 1 base penalty ($ 250.00). RCW 7.80.120(1)(a).
– Class 2 base penalty ($ 125.00). RCW 7.80.120(1)(b).
– Class 3 base penalty ($ 50.00). RCW 7.80.120(1)(c).
– Class 4 base penalty ($ 25.00). RCW 7.80.120(1)(d).


RCW 7.80.120


Variable
Base Penalty – Kitsap County Code Infractions
– Base penalty + PSEA below = total amount assessed
– Most are class 1 infractions ($ 250.00 base penalty)

KCC 2.116.041

Variable
Base Penalty – Kitsap Health District Infractions
– Base penalty + PSEA below = total amount assessed
– Most are class 1 infractions ($ 250.00 base penalty)
– Environ'l Health Enfor't Regs (EHER 3(B)(4)(a)(1))
– Food Service Regulations (FSR 7(E)(4)(a)(i))
– On Site Sewage Regulations (OSSR 19(B)(4)(a)(1))
– Rodent Control Regulations (RCR 3(B)(4)(a)(1))
– Solid Waste Regulations (SWR 950(8)(a)(1))



See Regulation



Variable
Base Penalty – Unscheduled Infractions
– Base penalty + PSEA below = total amount assessed
IRLJ 6.2(b) $48.00
Catalytic Converter Fine
– Base penalty + PSEA below = total amount assessed
Base penalty –
– Not more than $ 1,000.00 (first offense)
– Not more than $ 2,000.00 (2nd + offense w/in 2 years)


RCW 19.290.080


Variable
Deferred Finding Administrative Fee
– PSEA does not apply to "fees". RCW 3.62.090.
RCW 46.63.070(5)(a) $ 210.00
HOV – Additional Penalty
– $ 50.00 (first offense)
– $ 150.00 (second or subsequent offense w/in 2 years)
– PSEA does not apply. RCW 3.62.090(3).

RCW 46.61.165

Variable
HOV – Dummy, Doll, Human Facsimile Add'l Penalty
– PSEA does not apply. RCW 3.62.090(3).
RCW 46.61.165 $ 200.00
Judicial Information System (non-traffic infractions)
– PSEA does not apply to "orders". RCW 3.62.090.
RCW 2.68.040(1)
Supreme Court Order No. 25700-A-1103
$ 47.00
Public Safety And Education Assessment (PSEA)
– 105% of base penalty added to base penalty
– Does not apply to parking infractions
– Does not apply to several exceptions
– PSEA may not be suspended or waived by a court
– Base penalty + PSEA = total amount assessed
– Base penalty + PSEA rounded up. IRLJ 6.2(a).


RCW 3.62.090(1)
RCW 3.62.090(2)



Variable
Proof of Discover Pass RCW 79A.80.080 No Fee
Proof of Handicapped Parking Permit/Placard RCW 46.19.050(4) No Fee
Proof of Insurance – Administrative Cost
– PSEA does not apply to "costs". RCW 3.62.090.
RCW 46.30.020(2) $ 25.00
Traffic Infraction – Failure to Respond/Appear Fee
– PSEA does not apply to "fees". RCW 3.62.090.
RCW 46.63.110(4) $ 52.00
Traffic Infraction – Legislative Penalty
– PSEA does not apply. RCW 3.62.090(3).
RCW 46.63.110(8)(a) $ 24.00
Traffic Infraction – Payment Plan Administrative Fee
– PSEA does not apply to "fees". RCW 3.62.090.
RCW 46.63.190(5) $ 10.00
Traffic Infraction – Trauma Care Account
– Auto Theft Prevention ($ 10.00)
– DOL Tech Support ($ 2.00)
– EMS & Trauma Care System ($ 5.00)
– Judicial Information System ($ 47.00)
– Traumatic Brain Injury ($ 5.00)
– PSEA does not apply. RCW 3.62.090(3).


RCW 2.68.040(1)
RCW 46.63.110
Supreme Court Order No. 25700-A-1103



$ 69.00
Vulnerable Roadway User – Additional Penalty
– PSEA does not apply. RCW 3.62.090(3).
RCW 46.61.110
RCW 46.61.145
RCW 46.61.180, .185, .190, .205

$ 48.00



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Criminal LFOs – Mandatory Authority Amount
Animal Cruelty – Civil Penalty RCW 16.52.200(7) $ 1,000.00
Animal Cruelty – Probation Violation Civil Penalty
– $ 1,000.00 (first violation)
– $ 5,000.00 (second violation)
– Gross misdemeanor (third + violation)
RCW 16.52.200(8)
Variable
Animal Cruelty – Reasonable Animal Care Costs RCW 16.52.200(6) Variable
DUI/Physical Control – Emergency Response Costs
– Expense of public agency emergency response
– $ 2,500.00 maximum per incident
RCW 38.52.430
Variable
DUI/Physical Control – Passenger Under Age 16 Minimum Fine (per each passenger)
– $ 1,700 ($ 0 if indigent) (0 priors w/in 7 years)
– $ 3,400 ($ 1,700 if indigent) (1 prior w/in 7 years)
– $ 5.100 ($ 1,700 if indigent) (2 priors w/in 7 years)
– Amount includes base amount + PSEA (70%)
RCW 46.61.5055(6)(b)
RCW 46.61.5055(6)(c)
RCW 46.61.5055(6)(d)
RCW 3.62.090(1)


Variable
DV – Penalty Assessment (per count)
State v. Smith, 9 Wn.App.2d 122, ¶10 (2019)
   (may be imposed against indigent defendant)
RCW 10.99.080(1)
$ 115.00
DV – Protection Order Violation Fine (per count)
– $ 15.00 (base amount)
– $ 15.75 (PSEA – 105%)
RCW 7.105.450(1)(b)(ii)
RCW 3.62.090(1)
RCW 3.62.090(2)

$ 30.75
Indecent Exposure Assessment
– $ 50.00 ($ 16.50 if indigent)
RCW 9A.88.120(1)(a)
RCW 9A.88.120(2)
Variable
Public Safety And Education Assessment (PSEA)
– 105% of base penalty added to base penalty
– 70% of base penalty added to base penalty for
   DUI and physical control convictions
– PSEA may not be suspended or waived by a court
– Base penalty + PSEA = total amount assessed
RCW 3.62.090(1)
RCW 3.62.090(2)


Variable
Probation Assessment
– $ 10.00 per month assessed
– Maximum $ 100.00 per month authorized
RCW 10.64.120(1)
Variable
Probation Assessment – Behavioral Health Court
– Maximum $ 100.00 per month authorized
RCW 10.64.120(1)
RCW 2.30.030
$ 150.00
Probation Assessment – Deferred Prosecution
– $ 10.00 per month assessed
– Maximum $ 100.00 per month authorized
RCW 10.64.120(1)
Variable
Probation Assessment – Felony Diversion
– Maximum $ 100.00 per month authorized
RCW 10.64.120(1) $ 850.00
Probation Assessment – Pretrial Diversion Agree't
– $ 10.00 per month assessed
– Maximum $ 100.00 per month authorized
RCW 10.64.120(1)
Variable
Probation Assessment – THRIVE Court
– Maximum $ 100.00 per month authorized
RCW 10.64.120(1)
RCW 2.30.030
$ 150.00
Prostitution Assessment
– $ 50.00 ($ 16.50 if indigent)
RCW 9A.88.120(1)(a)
RCW 9A.88.120(2)
Variable
Prostitution – Patronizing or Permitting Assessment
– $ 1,500.00 ($ 500.00 if indigent) (no priors)
– $ 2,500.00 ($ 834.00 if indigent) (1 prior)
– $ 5,000.00 ($ 1,667.00 if indigent) (2 + priors)
RCW 9A.88.120(1)(b)
RCW 9A.88.120(1)(c)
RCW 9A.88.120(2)

Variable
Restitution RCW 3.66.115
RCW 3.66.120
RCW 3.66.130

Variable
Wildlife – Big Game Penalty Assessment
– Amount is dependent on type of animal killed
– Amount assessed for each animal killed
– Amount doubles per animal killed in certain
   circumstances. RCW 77.15.420(7).
RCW 77.15.410
RCW 77.15.420(1)
RCW 77.15.420(2)
RCW 77.15.420(7)


Variable
Wildlife – Wild Birds Penalty Assessment RCW 77.15.400(5)(a) $ 1,000.00



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Criminal LFOs – Discretionary Authority Amount
Conviction Fee – Non-Traffic (per case) RCW 3.62.085 $ 43.00
Conviction Fee – Traffic (per case) RCW 3.62.085 $ 43.00
Crime Laboratory Analysis Fee RCW 43.43.690(1) $ 100.00
DUI/Physical Control – Conviction Fee (per case) RCW 3.62.085 $ 43.00
DUI/Physical Control – Fine (Minimum)
– $ 595.00 (0 priors w/in 7 yrs) (BAC < 0.15 or no)
– $ 850.00 (0 priors w/in 7 yrs) (BAC 0.15+, refuse)
– $ 850.00 (1 prior w/in 7 yrs) (BAC < 0.15 or no)
– $ 1,275.00 (1 prior w/in 7 yrs) (BAC 0.15+, refuse)
– $ 1,700.00 (2 priors w/in 7 yrs) (BAC < 0.15 or no)
– $ 2,550.00 (2 priors w/in 7 yrs) (BAC 0.15+, refuse)
– Amount includes base amount + PSEA (70%)


RCW 46.61.5055(1)
RCW 46.61.5055(2)
RCW 46.61.5055(3)
RCW 3.62.090(1)



Variable
DUI/Physical Control – Fine (Maximum)
– $ 5,000 (base amount)
– $ 3,500.00 (PSEA – 70%)
– Base penalty + PSEA = $ 8,500.00
RCW 46.61.502(5)
RCW 46.61.504(5)
RCW 3.62.090(1)

$ 8,500.00
DUI/Physical Control – Title 46 Penalty (per count)
– $ 50.00 (base amount)
– $ 52.50 (PSEA – 70%)
RCW 46.64.055(1)
RCW 3.62.090(1)

$ 102.50
DUI/Physical Control – Toxicology Laboratory Fee RCW 46.61.5054(1)(a) $ 250.00
Fine – Maximum
– $ 5,000.00 (base amount – gross misdemeanor)
   $ 5,250.00 (PSEA 105%)
   Base amount + PSEA = $ 10,250.00
– $ 1,000.00 (base amount – misdemeanor)
   $ 1,050.00 (PSEA 105%)
   Base amount + PSEA = $ 2,050.00


Statute or Ordinance
RCW 3.62.090(1)
RCW 3.62.090(2)



Variable
Public Safety And Education Assessment (PSEA)
– 105% of base penalty added to base penalty
– 70% of base penalty added to base penalty for
   DUI and physical control convictions
– PSEA may not be suspended or waived by a court
– Base penalty + PSEA = total amount assessed


RCW 3.62.090(1)
RCW 3.62.090(2)


Variable
Traffic Title 46 Penalty (per count)
– $ 50.00 (base amount)
– $ 52.50 (PSEA – 105%)
RCW 46.64.055(1)
RCW 3.62.090(1)
RCW 3.62.090(2)

$ 102.50