Mission Statement

The Bonney Lake Municipal Court is an independent and impartial branch of government. Our objectives include promoting respect for the law, society and individual rights. We strive to provide this community and its visitors with timely access to the Court system and treat all appearing before the Court with dignity and respect in the resolution of their matter (s).

Post COVID we have implemented new ways to provide greater access to the Court system by adding video courts services and emailing of court documents for individuals who may face challenges in appearing in Court, in person.

The court is proud to serve the citizens of Bonney Lake, South Prairie, Eatonville and Sumner.

The following procedures have been implemented to support public safety. 

Please DO NOT appear at the courthouse if you are experiencing signs of illness.  Any person exhibiting signs of illness contact your attorney if represented for further direction; if not represented, contact the court.  Social distancing measures are still being implemented.  

Local Court Rules and Administrative Orders for Bonney Lake and Sumner Municipal Courts

Can be found on the Information and Services page.

Trial Information can be accessed on the  Jury Service page. 

 

The Court is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Municipal Court staff is available via phone or email Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM

Phone: (253) 862-6606
Fax: (253) 862-3053
Email: [email protected]

Welcome Judge Daniels!

Municipal Court Judge Ron Heslop has retired and the City of Bonney Lake welcomes our new Municipal Court Judge Joanna Daniels.
Judge Joanna Daniels will be a great asset to our city and community. To learn more about Judge Daniels please click on this link: Meet the Judge.

The Bonney Lake Municipal Court provides court services for Bonney Lake, Eatonville, South Prairie and Sumner. The municipal court is dedicated to serving the community by being accessible to all individuals, for the fair, impartial and efficient administration of justice.

The municipal court is a court of limited jurisdiction hearing the following cases:

• Criminal and criminal non-traffic misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors.
• Traffic and non- traffic infractions.

The municipal court does not hear small claims cases, civil cases, name changes or issue marriage licenses. For these case types please call 253-798-7487 or visit

Pierce County District Court

Organization

Department Organizational Chart