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(Legal Financial Obligations - Superior Court Ordered Costs & Fines, Restitution, and Crime Victim Penalty)


State vs. Blake

On February 25, 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court issued an opinion in State v. Blake, Cause No. 96873-0, declaring RCW 69.50.4013 regarding simple drug possessions unconstitutional.  Convictions that fall under this RCW (and its predecessors) may be eligible for vacation, and any legal financial obligations assessed and paid on these cases may be eligible for refund.  Beginning in July 2023, refunds will be facilitated by the Administrative Office of the Courts.  Please visit them at www.courts.wa.gov for more information.


INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAYMENT

NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED
DO NOT SEND CASH!

MONEY ORDERS may be purchased from a bank, post office, grocery store or many convenience stores in amounts up to $500.

CASHIER'S CHECKS for amounts over $500 are only available through a bank.

Money orders and cashier's checks payable to
"KITSAP COUNTY CLERK"

PAYMENT may be made the following ways:

IN PERSON with cash, money order or cashier's check.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm in Room 202 (2nd Floor) of the County Courthouse. The office closes for lunch between 12:15 - 1:15.

BY MAIL:  Put YOUR NAME (as it appears on the court order) and CASE or ACCOUNT NUMBER on your money order or cashier's check to ensure proper credit.

If you want a receipt returned to you, include a Self-Addressed, Stamped Envelope.

Payments must be received by the end of the month to be considered timely.  Postmarks are not proof of timely payment.

Mail payment to:
Kitsap County Clerk
614 Division St. MS-34
Port Orchard, WA  98366

ONLINE BY DEBIT/CREDIT CARD:  Make a one time payment, or sign up for automatic payment options!  Click on the Point & Pay icon below.

Fines and fees only.  Deposits into the court registry must be made with cash, money order or cashier’s check.  Registry payments by credit card will be refunded.

 

BY PHONE WITH DEBIT/CREDIT CARD:  During business hours only, call the Clerk's office at 1-360-337-4536. 

A minimum fee of $2, up to 2.4% of the transaction amount, will be charged for online payments and payments made over the phone.

 

For further information, please call 360-337-4536 for adult fines, or 360-337-7164 x3266 for juvenile fines and parent obligations. 

You may also email: accntinfo@kitsap.gov