At the Seattle courthouse, initial appearances for newly arrested individuals are generally held before the criminal magistrate judge Monday through Friday at 2:00 PM on the 12th floor in Courtroom B. For additional information, call (206) 370-8428.

At the Tacoma courthouse, initial appearances for newly arrested individuals are generally held before the criminal magistrate judge Monday through Friday at 2:00 PM in Courtroom D or F on the 3rd floor.  For more information, call (253) 882-3826.