Find My Court Date
Current Court dates can be found on the Washington Courts website. In-custody arraignments are normally held on: Bonney Lake Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Sumner Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Please contact the court for more information.
Local Court Rules
Bonney Lake Municipal Court Local Court Rules.
Sumner Municipal Court Local Court Rules.
Administrative Orders
Bonney Lake Municipal Court Administrative Order 2022-01.
Sumner Municipal Court Administrative Order 22-01.
Language Access Plan for Bonney Lake & Sumner Municipal Court (LAP)
Click the link to review the Language Access Plan.
Information to Modify or Rescind a Domestic Violence No-Contact Order
If you are protected by a Bonney Lake Municipal Court or a Sumner Municipal Court No-Contact Order and would like to request a modification, you may file a Motion to Modify / Rescind No-Contact Order form.
Restraining/Protection Orders
The City of Bonney Lake Municipal Court is home to a kiosk which allows a victim of Domestic Violence to file for a temporary two-week protection order without having to go to Tacoma to file. You may also file for a temporary order online from your phone or computer at the following Link. https://linxonline.co.pierce.wa.us/linxweb/civilProtection.cfm
To learn more about the process, please contact the Pierce County Superior Court.
Anti-Harassment or Stalking Protection Orders
Pierce County District Court has services to file anti-harassment and stalking protection orders. Please visit the anti-harassment or stalking protection website or call them at 253-798-7487.
Small Claims
This service is provided by the Pierce County District Court in Tacoma, Washington. For more information please visit the Small Claims page on the District Court website (see Services > File a Small Claims Case) or call 253-798-7487. A small claim is a case filed only for the recovery of money owed to you and must be filed in person at the Court's Operations Division in Tacoma. The Bonney Lake Municipal Court does not handle Small Claims cases.
Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses are provided by the Pierce County Auditor's Office. Please visit their marriage license web page for additional details or fill out the marriage license application online.
Legal Services
The following is a list of free and low-cost legal services in Pierce County and Washington State. For more information on any of these services, please contact the organization directly.