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
2023 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.
Links:
Washington Law Help: washingtonlawhelp.org
