Pasco Municipal Court recognizes the importance of treating individuals appearing before the court in a fair and impartial manner. This ensures that everyone, to the extent possible, feels as though they have truly had their day in court, whether the matter to be heard is civil or criminal in nature.

Pasco Municipal is a court of limited jurisdiction created by statute. It has jurisdiction to hear:

• Certain criminal misdemeanor cases
• Non-traffic infractions 
• Parking tickets
• Traffic infractions 

Other Types of Cases
Pasco Municipal Court does not hear small claim cases, civil actions, name changes, anti-harassment orders, or petitions for protection orders requesting removal of a party from the family home or involving custody and visitation of children.

Please contact the Franklin County Superior Court  at (509) 545-3525 or the Franklin County District Court  at (509) 545-3593 regarding information on these types of cases.