Burlington Municipal Court

Burlington court room interior

The court clerk can be contacted by Email or by calling 360-755-0492. 

INTERPRETER REQUEST FORM:
You may have the right to a court-appointed interpreter.  ¿Necesita un intérprete de español que le asista en el tribunal? Do you need an interpreter?

Payments Options

Credit/Debit cards, Cash, and Checks made payable to Burlington Municipal Court are accepted.

  • Make Credit/Debit card payments via phone: 1-877-793-8935 (toll free) or online at www.burlingtonwatix.com
  • Mail or deliver payments to: 311 Cedar Street Suite A, Burlington WA 98233
  • Checks and Cash can be deposited in the Drop Box located in the front of the Public Safety Building.

Responsibilities

The Burlington Municipal Court is responsible for processing citations issued by Burlington Police Department for violations of City ordinances and some State statutes.  The court sets cases for arraignments, hearings, trials, and probation revocation. 

Case variety includes, but is not limited to:

  • Criminal traffic cases such as driving while under the influence (DUI); negligent driving first degree; driving while license suspended; first, second or third, and other criminal traffic violations.
  • Criminal, non-traffic cases such as domestic violence assault, theft third, disorderly conduct, criminal trespass.
  • Traffic infractions such as speeding, failure to stop at stop sign, no valid operator’s license, or no insurance.
  • Other hearings held are charges such as vehicle impound, seizure hearings, or dogs at large.

Court Calendar

  • Court is held on the first, second and third Wednesday of each month.
  • Scheduled jury trials are usually on the fourth Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each month.
  • Court dates may be affected by holidays.
  • You can find your court date by logging onto the JIS site for Washington Courts or by calling the Burlington Municipal Court at 360-755-0492.