Spokane Municipal Court
Spokane Municipal Court handles civil traffic citations issued within Spokane city limits, including the I-90 and US-2 stretches inside the city.
IRLJ 3.1(b)(1) lets Washington drivers contest an infraction by mail. Mail a written Hearing-by-Mail request along with your signed statement of defense, photos, and any exhibits within 15 days of the infraction. No bond is required — the judge rules on the papers:
Spokane Municipal Court
1100 W Mallon Ave
Spokane, WA 99260
Spokane Municipal Court accepts a Hearing by Mail under IRLJ 3.1(b)(1). File a written request within 15 days of the citation along with your written statement.
Washington does NOT require a bond to request a Hearing by Mail under IRLJ 3.1(b)(1). Only pay now if you are admitting the infraction without contesting: Spokane Municipal Court’s online pay portal.
Every extra week between the citation and your filing is another week the officer can forget. Washington courts routinely grant first-time extension requests as a matter of course — you generally do not need a hardship reason.
- Typical grant
- 30 additional days
- Method
- Online form
- Bail deadline
- Extended with the response deadline.
- Traffic clerk phone
- (509) 625-4400
“I’d like to request a 30-day extension on my response deadline so I can prepare and file a Trial by Written Declaration. My casenumber is ____.”
Common Washington violations eligible by mail
Other courthouses in Spokane County
Not legal advice. Courthouse addresses, hours, and filing procedures change. Verify with the official Washington court website before mailing or appearing.