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1. I got a ticket for speeding but now I can't find it. How much do I owe and where should I send my payment?

This can be a difficult question to answer. Fines are paid to different district and municipal courts - depending on which police agency issued the ticket (citation) and where it was issued.

First, if you can locate the citation, you will find the name, address, and telephone number of the court to which you pay the fine. If you cannot locate the citation and it was issued by the Washington State Patrol, contact the district court in the county where you received the citation. For instance, King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties have several district courts. When you contact the court, be prepared to give them your full name and driver's license number. If you received a citation from any other police agency or sheriff's office, contact them for more information.

2. Where can I get information on the laws dealing with firearms?

To get information on the laws dealing with firearms contact the Department of Licensing, Firearms Desk.

3. Where can I run criminal history checks?

To run criminal history checks, contact the

Washington State Patrol, Identification and Crimin

4. If I my home is broken into, what should I do?

Of course the 1st thing you should do is call your local law enforcement agency. Do a walk through of your home, making note of all the items that are missing. Try not to touch anything that would appear to be evidence or used in the crime. Look for shoe prints (if they kicked the door. Contrary to the popular TV shows, it is unlikely that finger prints are going to be of much help. But if you do find a set on some glass or in some dust that don't belong there, let the officer know. The officer will also want to know the time of your departure and arrive home.

5. If I need protection from someone, where should I go?

If protection is needed from a relationship, go to:
Superior Court
128 N 2nd Street, 3rd Floor
Yakima, WA 98901

If protection is needed from someone other than a relative, go to:
District Court
128 N 2nd Street, 2nd Floor
Yakima, WA 98901

You must provide information on all the persons involved, including birthdays.

6. There are some people who constantly race up and down our road, what can I do?

Contact our office at 509-574-2500. An officer will need 3 pieces of information: a description of the vehicle; a license plate number; and a description of the driver. You can then co-sign the ticket with the officer and you may be required to testify in court.

7. Where does the Sheriff have jurisdiction?

The Sheriff is the highest law enforcement officer in Yakima County. However, most effort is concentrated in the unincorporated areas of the county and those incorporated areas with no law enforcement agency (Naches, Harrah, etc.) The Sheriff's Office respects the boundaries of the areas with a law enforcement agency.

8. I am interested in becoming a deputy, what do I need to do?

To become a deputy, read our Deputy Tips page.