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1. How do I quash my warrant?

If the Judge authorized the quashing of your warrant by paying a $100 warrant fee you will need to come to Yakima County District Court, second floor of the County Courthouse, room 225 with your ID and $100 in cash. If the Judge did not authorize the quashing of your warrant with a fee, you may turn yourself into the Yakima County Jail.

2. Where is District Court located?

District Court is located in the Yakima County Courthouse in room 225 at 128 N. 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901.

3. When is the Yakima County Courthouse open?

Hours are Monday-Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. We are closed weekends and all federally recognized holidays.

4. What sort of items am I prohibited from bringing into the courthouse?

You will be screened by security and required to pass through a metal detector. Be prepared to have your purse/bags searched. Visitors are prohibited from bringing in knives, firearms and any other weapons. Visitors are prohibited from bringing in drugs or alcohol and any other items prohibited by law. There are lockers available to store any items you do not wish to bring into the courthouse with you.

5. What happens if I missed my mitigation or contested infraction hearing?

If you failed to appear for a mitigation or contested hearing, the Judge in likely found the offense committed and imposed the penalty. Because you failed to appear for the hearing, a $52.00 penalty will be added to the amount you owe. If you were cited for a traffic infraction, DOL has been notified that the court found the offense committed. At this time you should contact District Court to make payment arrangements or pay your fine in full.

6. How do I make payment arrangements?

You can establish a payment plan with the court for cases that are not in collection. You will need to sign a time payment agreement. We can send you the form for your signature or you can come to either the Yakima or Grandview location of the Court to complete the agreement. At the time of signing the time payment agreement you must make a minimum payment of $50.00. Also, be advised that a $10.00 time payment fee will be added to the balance you owe.

7. What happens if I fail to appear for my criminal case?

If you have an attorney representing you, please contact them directly. If you are not represented, please contact District Court to determine the status of the case and options that are available.

8. What do I do if I have a case that is in collections?

If you fail to pay your fine and are sent to collections you will need to contact YCCS at 509-248-1610.