Andrea K. Russell, Judge
Adams County District Court hears proceedings involving criminal misdemeanors/gross misdemeanors, traffic infractions, anti-harassment and domestic violence protection petitions, petition for name change, small claims not to exceed $10,000, and civil claims not to exceed $100,000.
Excluding parking infractions, 7 out of every 8 cases are filed at the District Court level. This is due primarily to the broad jurisdiction District Court has over traffic violations and misdemeanors.
Have Court?
- Upon arrival check in with the District Court Clerks (Third Floor)
- Once in Court when your name is called, come forward behind the counsel table
- Shoes and shirts are necessary
- No halter tops/tank tops or shorts allowed
- No smoking
- No food/drink
- No Weapons
- No backpacks or large bags
- No cell phones and please turn off electronic devices
Court Forms
Protection Orders
Court Costs Filing Fees
Probation Fee Schedule
Court Calendar
Ticket Guide
Deferring an Infraction Ticket
Making a Payment
Public Records Request
Jury Duty
Small Claims
Small Claims Brochure
Small Claims Proof of Service
Name Changes
Language Assistance Plan (LAP)
Adams County District Court Jurisdiction:
- Misdemeanor/Gross Misdemeanor
- Traffic Infractions
- Domestic Violence/Anti Harassment Protection Orders
- Small Claims ($10,000); Civil Claims ($100,000)
- Petition for Name Change
- Fine/Credit Card/Time Payments
- Restitution Collection/Disbursement
- Bail/Bond Refunds
- Arrest/Search Warrants
- Jury Management
Contact Information
Address: 210 W Broadway Ave
Ritzville, WA 99169
Telephone: 509-659-1002
Email: districtcourtritzville@co.adams.wa.us
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Closed for Lunch 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Covid-19
Adams County District Court Ritzville is open. To enter the courthouse please use the south side entrance.
Masks are recommended in the courthouse.
Blake Refund Resources
In 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court found the law criminalizing drug possession unconstitutional. As a result of this decision, known as State v. Blake, any Blake-related convictions qualify to be removed (vacated) from one's criminal record, and any legal financial obligations (LFOs) paid as a result qualify for financial reimbursement.
For more information, please check out www.courts.wa.gov/blakerefund
Washington Courts Homepage: http://www.courts.wa.gov/
Washington Law Help: washingtonlawhelp.org